Hey All, Have been into stunt kites the past few years and have the itch to get into power kiting.
Have been lurking around the boards and checking out kite reviews to figure out which first kite to purchase.
I am 6ft, 210lbs. Have an interest in the Beamer 4m. I want to get dragged around the beach and eventually find a place to buggy or board. Would this be a good first kite for me?
Thanks for your help.

Hey guys, wheres the love? Im a newb, well I did go with the Beamer 4m. It should arrive today. Hope to get out and fly by the weekend if the weather cooperates.
Any advice on first flights.
Come on help a brother out.:D

Don't take it personally. I think the forum might just be a little bit overrun with "new kiter" posts right now. Read any of them an you'll get good advice. Congrats on the new kite.

My advice for first flights goes like this.

1. If you have a helmet, wear it. If not, you really should think about getting one.

2. The wind for your first flight should be 5-8 mph and nothing over 10. Smooth steady beach winds would be ideal.

3. Don't fly your kite near people, or powerlines or roads. If you are flying in a place where other kiters fly ask them for a rundown on the flying guidelines for the spot.

4. Wear the kite killers, test them out to make sure you're comfortable letting go, but try NOT to use them. You should always be in control and should land the kite at the edge of the window if it starts to get hairy.

5. This last one is very very important..................HAVE FUN:D!

Some tutorials here....
http://www.coastalwindsports.com/TutorialMenu.Html

Thanks for the info guys....cant wait for virgin flight!

Welcome to the boards man. Have fun flyin'!

Hi Chefmini, welcome to the forum!

New Kite arrived a few days ago, Looks great! However the wind just totally took a dump this week. Its gonna be a long summer.