Hello, i just bought a Radsail Aztec 5m power kite. It has only been used as a floor model, and was bought for £100.

Good or Bad Buy?:puzzled:

never heard of it... 100# aint bad for a full set up if the kite flies well tho
...odd shaped kite IMO :puzzled:

macboy had a review of the Aztec here.

EDIT: Harumph.... Maven types faster.

There is a review of the Aztec here

Designed by Andy Preston who has been doing kites of all flavors for a very long time.

Eolo just doesn't get a lot of press in the US.

100 GBP is a good price. Generally run close to $400 USD.

The shape of the Aztec vaguely reminds me of the Slingshot B-2/3/4 kites.

ATB,
Sam

Speakers in the backpack!? That's pretty cool idea... but do a lot of people fly while wearing their backpack? I rarely fly with headphones because they tend to get in the way, even with the cord under my shirt, but this is only a major issue when wearing a harness. I couldn't really see flying with the backpack, especially if you get pulled around a bit. Those speakers don't seem like they could survive a few nasty OBE's or wipeouts... That Aztec is a cool looking kite though!

Aztec looked more suited for static flight so the speakers may make for sense in that light.

Some folks seem to be rockin' Giro TuneUps.... and for those with deeper pockets, Wireless TuneUps.

ATB,
Sam

It's in the post. So ill post my thoughts on it, after I have flown it.

But usually when i get a new kite, i cant use it for a week, because of the no wind

A week? That's all? With that kind of luck, you must be surrounded by rabbits with crutches. :o

ATB,
Sam

im a bit confused. Is being surrounded, by rabbits with crutches, a good thing, or bad thing ?

Depends, do you like rabbit :evil:

I have nothing against them.

i get it, lmao
nice!

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Originally posted by indigo_wolf A week? That's all? With that kind of luck, you must be surrounded by rabbits with crutches.

Sorry....

With sub-titles, this

A week? That's all? With that kind of luck, you must be surrounded by rabbits with crutches.

Would have looked like this:

"Only a week without wind, you must have a closet full of rabbit's feet (lucky charm for the non-US/non-superstitious audience members), you lucky guy/sod/etc."

In the wee hours, I just type what my cat signs to me that his imaginary voices are telling him would be a good response. Of course, if he is not wearing his glasses (vanity, thy name is feline) while reading over my shoulder.....it goes downhill.... fast. :o

ATB,
Sam

Well, ive just recieved it. Now to go to work, to pay for it :P

Hello again. Juts managed to try it for a bit.

This is my first quad line kite, but it pulled quite a bit. Was really smooth flying, and was easy to launch on my own (my first time).

And actually the speakers are decant, and sorta robust

The crystal ball says there will be more kites in your future.... friends and relatives will forget what you look like.

You will start watching the trees and get a far away look in your eyes when the branches start moving. People will find that they have to repeat what they were saying to you more often.

Safety gear should probably go on the shopping list.

ATB,
Sam

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Originally posted by indigo_wolfYou will start watching the trees and get a far away look in your eyes when the branches start moving. People will find that they have to repeat what they were saying to you more often. ATB, Sam

I second this... as I do it all the time now. Sometimes the trees fool me, though.

Hello, was out in stronger winds today. Wasn't expecting the pull i got. Took me right off my feet, and dragged along :P

Wanting some advice. Whats the best course of action when my kite gets wet.

If wet, hang out to dry out of direct sunlight.

If wet and muddy, several rinses in cool to luke warm water and same as above.

A spare PVC tube allows me to dry a 4.5-5M kite in the shower. During such times, the bathroom is off-limits to all 4 legged furries as they are convinced bridle line is just the best.

A fan to circulate air not pointed directly at the kite, speeds up the process.

Anything larger require drying outside in the shade. There are pictures somewhere of Angus drying 15-17M kites in his driveway on tarps.

Some folks have huge basements with clear paths that long and have posted pictures of dry kites indoors.

ATB,
Sam