Are there any kites that'll have me jump or landboard in 2-7 mph wind range? I weigh 155 lbs. Blade IV 8.5?

Thanks.

sorry mate,kites generally need 5-8 just to fly unless you work it hard.

silver arrow 1.5 or 2 is massively lifty from about 3mph and will pull you crazy hard

I've landboarded when i couldnt feelj any wind on my back and there not being the wind to spin my windmeter.... im not hyping... thats the kite

What about a 15.4m Combat or something like that?

YUP, Flysurfer

17m Silver arrow or a 26m psycho II

If the 15.4 comat is like the 13m Century it will create it's own power once you are moving. That power will = HUGE pull but I'm not sure about jumping, it turns slow ?

go on and get ya a paraglider!

JoJo Rm+12m or 14m or 16m
I love the big stuff, so stable and smooth, turns on wingtips with power handles, 34.6 mph in a Hardcore with RM+ 16m in 3 to 7 mph winds on Sunset Beach. Ask Sunset Jim or Eli. I can't tell you how much fun it is to see a kiter struggle getting a single line up as I go pasted with with speed, or to watch a bunch of buggier curse me as I use up the beach while they sit and wait for enough wind for their smaller size foils. Hey I learned a while ago that if I travel any distance to buggy, I want to buggy not sit around and wait on wind. Be aware not all big foils are like the JoJo RM+ that has an amazing wind range and lots of other big foils have a small wind range. At the cost of these big foils all I can say is try BEFORE you buy, and be aware, you get what you pay for in quality, durability, handling, and speed.

absolutely!

JOJO+ or Yakuza

True words!

I feel the same way. Beach is about 40 - 60 mins away (local park is used as a dog literine) and when I get there, I want my kite to stay up. Last season, I faced the utter disappointment of windless days (or decreasing wind) at the beach only to fume over wasted time, gas expense, and toll.

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Originally posted by jellis Hey I learned a while ago that if I travel any distance to buggy, I want to buggy not sit around and wait on wind.

Speed 1 Silverarrow 1.5 17 m. Iwas airborn today with 4+mph,picked up to 10-12mph and thats when the fun starts ,big lofty air.A totally stable machine.Worth every penny

I almost forgot about the 16m RM +

That'll do the job

How do you guys feel about a Flexifoil Rage 6.0m? People rarely sell their Flexifoils.

The rage is a great kite, the blade will do you much better in lighter winds but in really light winds you need a much bigger kite...

the 6m rage will need about 8mph in it to be enjoyable in my opinion, i flew one at wallop a few years back in 15mph (6m) was fun

How about a 19.5m or 32m NPW5 they will cost ya a whole lot less.
Brad

NPW5 would certainly cost less. I'll keep it in mind.

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Originally posted by bbrex How about a 19.5m or 32m NPW5 they will cost ya a whole lot less. Brad

The best I can do on a reasonable budget is 4mph, an extra 1 to 2 mph which I'd acquire with a JoJo RM+ 16m would cost an additional US $1700. This is way out of my budget. Henceforth, I admit defeat and resign myself to a low end wind range of 4-5 mph for my quiver.

Life sure ain't fair.

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Originally posted by bbrex How about a 19.5m or 32m NPW5 they will cost ya a whole lot less. Brad

32m!!! O.O:o:o WHOA! That would be AWESOME! friggin' HUUUUGE!

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Originally posted by f0rgiv3n Quote: Originally posted by bbrex How about a 19.5m or 32m NPW5 they will cost ya a whole lot less. Brad 32m!!! O.O:o:o WHOA! That would be AWESOME! friggin' HUUUUGE!

Hey, no problem, I still have my almost new paraglider for sale at about 30 meters! Anyone interested? Here's a vid of it being kited by my buddy in somewhat windy, gusty, turbulent conditions:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AIwcvIQx6QA

I''ll gladly sell it to ya so my quiver can grow!!

Lobo :singing:

Hey Lobo

That looks like a great place to buggy and fly kites.

Susan (npw goddess)

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Originally posted by kitemaker4 Hey Lobo That looks like a great place to buggy and fly kites. Susan (npw goddess)

Absolutely, Susan! It's a crop field....bermuda hay. The owner just harvested his first cut. He tries to get 4 crops a season, so, I will have to wait till the fall to really run all around on it. We just use a middle "path" to drive into it for now. Besides, I gotta get good enough on the kites I have, and get used to the new harness I should get any day, and then, I reckon, I'll just have to buy me a buggy!!! Yeah!

Lobo :singing: