Hi

Got two kites yesterday, a Cabrinha access and a Winpika 8.9 and a Scrub Silver Reef board with no trucks for £7.

there was one set of lines (i think) they look quite thick, but no bar or handles.

are they any good?

where can they be used?

are they suitable for a first kite?

are they worth anything?

what do i need to use them? (harnes, helmet, bar, lines, handles ect.)

Thanks

Simon

I'd probably seriously consider looking for a 3m foil for a first kite, While the two kites you have will probably work out ok, they'll be difficult/dangerous to learn on. You can pick up a good trainer type of foil for under $200, it'll always be useful for a high wind kite if you stay on land, if you go the surf route then you can usually get a good chunk of your $$$ back if you sell it.

I'd look for a Buster, Beamer, Radsail. They all come complete with decent lines and handles/bar.

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Originally posted by Pablo I'd look for a Buster, Beamer, Radsail. They all come complete with decent lines and handles/bar.

I think that this is great advice. If you haven't flown a power/traction kite before you'll be amazed at how much a 3m kite will pull in decent winds. I'm still very new to the sport and having a manageable kite to get started out with will be a great investment.

Power kiting can be very dangerous and you could really get hurt with the wrong equipment in the wrong conditions. Start small.

Kites seem to have pretty good resale value and there are always new people starting up (like yourself!) looking for starter kites. Although you'll probably fall in love with it and want to keep it forever.

I think the access is from 2004 ? Not everyone was sold on the recon system. You don't say what size. What model and year is the Wipika ? Older Wipika's aren't worth much . Without bars or lines you will be shocked at how little you can get for these kites
I don't know what the deck is worth.

Take the money you saved on this deal and put it into lessons with a PASA certified instructor.

On our beach, even under the care of an instructor, I've seen the wide-eyed "Oh sh#t!" look on a student's face the firs time they hooked into even a smallish training kite.

They can help you get the right bar and other gear too.