Would you rather have 2 kites in different sizes of a lesser quality than only 1 kite of a better quality :?:

I think it's clear by the mess in my closet what choice I'ld make :wink2:

I'd rather have as many higher quality kites as I can get away with owning

So many nice kites so little money

I'd take 1 good kite any day, simply put, it's like expecting 2 econo cars to keep up with one BMW. While for people getting started, it may be nice to have a couple sizes, once you really dial in your flying skills you'll start to see why some kites cost so much more. When beginning you won't know how to max out the kites so it won't matter, but having said that, I fully expect to be able to cut a 30+deg angle into the wind, I expect to be able to jump, drag my 250lb rear and buggy through soft sand and do it all in poor gusty winds. Hopefully passing people while doing it.

There's a number of kites on the market that will do this, there's just as many that wont. That's why my advice is to always buy an entry level kite in the smaller size, something that you'll learn on and probably progress out of, keep it as a high wind kite, then hopefully get good enough on it that when you demo larger kites, you'll know which ones really suit your flying style/needs, buy a good 2nd kite, only move up from there, eventually you'll get around to replacing your first kite when you find a $$$ tree.

One nice kite = one nice kite.
1 sucky kite + 1 sucky kite = 2 sucky kites.

Scott

Define better quality?
I think this is a little subjective.
Paying more money does not translate to getting better (quality) product or vice versa.

Ricky 3510 was tossing up the pros and cons of starting out on a 5m Crossfire. His goal is to jump and he has limited funds. I suggested that he consider 2 pansh kites for the price of one Crossfire.
From my perspective the Crossfire is a good kite but Top of the line jumpers are more typically Blades and Ozones newest. Having a 3m kite + a larger kite to jump with rather than try to learn on an aggresive mid sized kite seemed a much better / safer route. He will be flying at some of his other events and will no doubt get asked to let folks try. Far safer to pass over a 3 to strangers and friends.
From a quality perspective I think the Pansh kites themselves will give plenty of service. They have pretty good flying characteristics. The company seems willing to work with the Customer if there are problems. The lines and handles are usable to get started and a modest cost to upgrade.
It looks like I have him sold on the 2 kites. I feel better knowing he and the folks he brings in to the sport will be learning on a more friendly kite + that he will have a good sized jumper to move up to. We know that he and countless others are going to have a great time.

As far as the 2 cars theory. I hope I've suggested that a small economy car for learning and sharing + a good fast Japanes model to satisfy your need for speed on a budget. Not a race only Corvette right off the bat.

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