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[*] posted on 20-9-2013 at 05:11 PM
3 kites which one? Help


I bought a Trainer kite 2 months ago and Love it, its a 2.5m kite, i have a mountain board and i built a kite buggy, I really enjoy kite bugging.

Ive been looking at cheap second hand kites as im still only getting into the sport.

Choose of 3 kites but don't know what to go for

Blade iii(3) 3m kite 100e
Cyclone -spirt of air 3m kite 100e
Radsail savage 5.5m kite 150e

I'd like a traction kite as getting lifted in the air still scares me a bit.

What do people make of the 3 kites. Reviews? Or which should I go for ?
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[*] posted on 20-9-2013 at 06:25 PM


If those are the only three you are looking at it has to be the 5.5 as the others are too close to your 2.5 . I would never get a 3m blade III. That kite is going to be crazy fast and likely pretty aggressive given the nature of the III series.



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[*] posted on 20-9-2013 at 08:08 PM


Can't say that I'd be tempted for any of the ones you listed. I think maybe wait and pick up a 4m Hornet/Beamer/Flow/Rage/Viper/Buster/Zebra Z1. There's sure to be one come up for sale soon. Nasa Star 2 or NPW wing would also make a great traction engine for your buggy and be easy to fly, hard to bust with no lift.



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[*] posted on 20-9-2013 at 09:07 PM


Agreed with all the above. That blade can be evil scary and apparently the savage was designed for maximum air time. Follow John's advice and go with a Hornet/Beamer/Flow/Rage/Viper/Buster/Zebra Z1. A 100-150 Beamer 3 would get way more use than a blade 3 (for instance)
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[*] posted on 21-9-2013 at 01:10 AM


I also came across a kite called "x-trac" 4.5m kite but from google searches it didn't get great reviews, has anyone else tried them?

I'm going to hold off the 3m and go for a 4 or 4.5 m kite. I dont as to spend huge money as I'm still kind of new but I really a loving this sport and I want a fairly decent kite that isn't super aggressive to fly, but ideal for kite bugging. I am also on the look out for a second kite as my brother is mad for this sport too and sharing is over rated lol !!
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[*] posted on 21-9-2013 at 12:55 PM


You might dig a smaller, newer blade. The blade iii was notoriously evil. Where are you? If you're in Europe, did you see these?
The blade IV is pretty lofty, but it's a classic for a reason.
http://forum.kitecrowd.com/sale/flexifoil-blade-iv-4-9-last-...

If you can get some buddies to chip in:
http://forum.kitecrowd.com/sale/flexifoil-blurrs-full-set-li...

This would be great and scales well with increasing skill:
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/331027383747?ssPageName=STRK:MESEL...

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