I own a 3m 2line kite and I'm looking to go bigger. I have no need to kitesurf but I'm looking into snowboarding and maybe landboarding. What would be a good size for a little more power. I would like to go to a bar aswell, that's what I have with the 2 line

what is your snow / dirt surface like?

average windrange?

something depower in a 7m or 10m ... possibility of a 12m.

Wind is between 5-20 more or less 5-15. I live in wisconsic, so we have a lot of big open fields and frozen lakes. And I was looking at the 5m tenson kite. It comes with a bar and handles and has a good price, so I'm not spending over 500

Tensor 5m I mean

The Apex II 5m will get close to your price range at $620. The 7.5m is a better fit for your winds at $700.

It is very difficult to get a DePower for $500 unless someone has one used here. But usually they are the higher end kites and still are over $500

I live in Appleton as do several other flyers. Would be happy to let you try a few.

Cool, I have land in waupaca county and go right through appleton to get there

This is the one I'm looking at
http://www.cobrakite.com/tensor.html

I am not familar with Cobra Kite. There are some folks on here from overseas who are happy with them. ( usually beginers who don't have much to compare to )

These kites are pretty much the same price as ones made by reputable companies. I would be tempted to buy a proven quality used ( depower ) kite if I was in your position? You can probably find one in your budget if you shop hard.

These are 4 line fixed bridle foils. You will get much, MUCH better control of these kites with handles.

The people who ride ATB and on snow tend to move in to " depower " kites. They offer a better wind range and gust control.

Try and get together with the locals and get a feel for what works for them. DON'T rush into your purchase !

Go to eBay get yourself a used inflaitable SLE. 9-12 meter will do. Don't spend over 350. Year 2006 or newer. SLE bow kite. Not a c kite

So a bigger depower would be better than the tensor

When you're balancing on a board, a depower makes life easier than a fixed bridle.

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Originally posted by xsv21 So a bigger depower would be better than the tensor

not necessary bigger, you mentioned frozen lakes. you can glide easily on smooth surface, but a 5m would be too small for landboarding.

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Originally posted by Bladerunner I am not familar with Cobra Kite. There are some folks on here from overseas who are happy with them. ( usually beginers who don't have much to compare to ) These kites are pretty much the same price as ones made by reputable companies. I would be tempted to buy a proven quality used ( depower ) kite if I was in your position? You can probably find one in your budget if you shop hard. These are 4 line fixed bridle foils. You will get much, MUCH better control of these kites with handles. The people who ride ATB and on snow tend to move in to " depower " kites. They offer a better wind range and gust control. Try and get together with the locals and get a feel for what works for them. DON'T rush into your purchase !

Thats not a Cobra kite. The Tensor is made by Prism, it comes with a combo Bar/Handles so you can figure out which control option you like.

Couple of reviews for ya;
New Kite .. Prism Tensor
Prism Tensor 4.2

Looks like the consensus is that its a good kite on par with Prism's stunters quality wise.

So should I go with the 5m? I am only about 150 lb and I'm 6'1". I have a pris. 2.5 and I'm looking for a kite to pull a lot around a 5m. I'm thinking the tensor will be great but the apex looks good too, but it's a little expensive. Any final opinions

Got a like that tensor. Never seen one in person but the bar / handle combo is a sweet looking set up.

The kite itself looks awesome. I would also think the quality has to be top notch coming from Prism.

The old P3 I have is one tough kite. Its seen the ground come up fast and held up in nuking winds.

Broke a line in strong winds and Prism sent out a new set, no charge.

I think the company is on the right track and already knows the value of great customer service.

It's would be between that and the apex II, but for the money the tersor will be a lot cheaper, but I just would want it for snowkiting and maybe landboarding. The buggy thing won't work because there are no beaches for it here. Tensor only goes up to the 5m, is that enough power?

Remember that the Apex is a depower kite, and you would need to have a harness with it. Additionally, the 5m Tensor (being fixed bridle) should put out more power than the 5m Apex and quite possibly as much power as the 7.5m Apex.

What's about a 7m ace?

Personally, I really don't recommend Pansh kites unless you truly can't afford anything else. A 7m Ace should provide some very serious pull. I know that the 6m Ace that I had could provide scuds in around 7-8 mph of wind.

id stay away from pansh,since you have limited experience--they are ok, but there are much better options......ive never flown the tensors, but i know that prism has excellent customer service--i wish my synth manufacturer had that kind of tech support.........

+1 for apex... you'll get a lot more joy, and many more years out of it