I have been flying "stunt" kites on and off again for quite a few years now. I have been skydiving for 8 years so I have a good idea of how a
"ram-air" style wing works. I am familiar with the concepts of aspect ratio/wing span/surface area....
I have less than an hour under a Beamer 3.0 but under pretty heavy winds. This was a few years ago and got my butt drug around pretty well. I
currently own a Symphony 1.8 for a "fun" kite but feel I maxed that thing out pretty quickly.
I recently moved to Portland, OR and am looking to get into Kiteboarding but also would like to go back to the snow when I end up back in CO.
My question is what is a good trainer for working towards both disciplines. I have been looking at both the HQ Rush series and HQ Scout.
I really prefer more responsive wing and I am used to independent controls but know that a "control bar" is more universal with the disciplines I am
looking to.
Sorry for the long introduction but I really appreciate the input from the crew here. Thanks for the input!
I forgot to mention. I am 6' and 175lbs. I am interested in the 3m version of both based on the fact that I want to use both mostly as a static wing
for training with the possibility of use in beginning ground/snow use.
Slightly out of left field here, but.... if you've got the basics of control down with the symphony and you're looking to kiteboard and
snowkite....why not something like the 5m Apex II/III depower kite. Would only take you an extra hour or so to come to grips with. A little more
forgiving than a 3m fixed bridle and will be your moderate/high wind kite eventually with landboard and snowkite.
The Apex is not really designed for static flying, nor is it a zippy wing, but it may eventually be of more use. Here's a vid of static flying one
when I first got it....
Thanks for the video John. Looks like a fun wing! I guess I am stuck in one of those situations where I am looking for an "all-in-one" wing. The
apex looks like another great option.
And yes, I have used the search on this forum, which is horrible like any other forum I have been on. Maybe I'm not doing it right but it never seems
to come up with any results to my search query.
Forum member Windzup had a few Ozone Pure "snowkite in a box" set-ups for an incredible deal. This is a 4M Fixed bridle kite, set up 3-line on a
bar, like the Imp trainer, or the HQ Rush Pro series trainers. The Pure also comes with a basic harness, and the bar is fitted with their Megatron
chicken loop. It's 4M size will be better to get you moving in the snow, and like I said, the deal was great! I have also had problems searching
with the forum search function unless I can remember the OP, I often have better luck just google searching! But check for that deal in the for sale
section, or U2U windzup for more info, I think she was selling for $199.00 new in box.
Team MEAN GREEN
Bob Lussier
OUTLAW KITER 1.4M Beamer III, 2M Beamer IV,2M
Toxic HQ , 7.5MApex III, HQ, Quadrifoil XXXL (9.66M), NPW5 2.4,4.8m,
NPW9 3.4M(HQ),NPW9 7M (RASTA\'S FURY),
NPW9 7.6M (BIGSISTAH),NPW9 12MGREENMONSTER(km4), P L Comp ST buggy,PL Bigfoot+
buggy, Atomic Alibi Snowboard, Protec Knee/Elbow Pads & Helmet, Seirus wristguards, Demon crash shorts, LaCross chest/shoulder pads.
(tryin\' to be safe!)
Based on your backround you might as well look at kites that will work on both water and land. A smaller size in any series of kites could be your
"trainer"/storm kite then add larger sizes as you get into the sport. HQ NEO , Flysurfer , misc. LEI's. to name a few that will do both water and
snow. Though you can't go wrong starting with a small trainer , great for muscle memory and some of them are extremely zippy which will force you to
have quick reflexes and they are handy to share with someone wanting to learn , a good quality one you might hang on to for years. Welcome to the
forum , have fun.
2.6 , 3.9 , 5.3 , 6.8 PL Vipers
5 , 7.5 HQ Apex II
14m HQ Montana VII
5m naish element
7m ss turbo diesel
10m pansh blaze
5m beamer dearly departed into a tree
3 "snowspider" homebuilt kite sleds
3 homebuilt buggies
1 skate board with seat on wheels or blades (the c0ckroach)
Cokite... if you are near Colorado springs and would like to try something from my quiver drop me a line. Winds have not been very cooperative
lately, but i could always use an excuse to head to the park
Kites -
Revolution - 1.5 B-Series(2), Shockwave, Supersonic, Blast, PowerBlast 2-4, PowerBlast 4-8
Ozone - IMP III Quattro 1.0, IMP III Trainer 1.5
HQ - Rush III Pro 350, Beamer IV 3.0
Flexifoil - Blade I 3.3, Blade II 9.0, Blade III 4.9(2), Blade III 6.6, Blade III 8.5, Blade III 10.5, Blade IV 4.0, Blade IV 4.9
Peter Lynn - Twister II 5.6
Vehicals-
Ground Industries - Roller Girl
Peter Lynn - Bigfoot+
Purchased Kites on PKF from: HeftyHarness, canuck, PrairieWind and mdpminc
I am in Ptown too! 97229!
I buggy always but am familiar with all aspects of kiting and would be glad to help in any way.
Lets go to Sunset Beach sometime soon!
Chris
C1!
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