hi.... I am a beginner n look forward to get a kite for lifting n dragging purpose!!!!
I did some kites review n now the flexifoil blade v 4.9 is in my mind!!!!
anyone able to give any advise on my decision?
yah one more thing !!! in my country the wind speed average to get is about 3-5 mph!!

welcome! read scoops guide to power kiting--others will be by to offer advice.,.....

3-5 mph will require a large kite... before you fly a large kite, you will need to learn to fly a smaller kite... sorry to say there wont be much lifting at 5mph winds... a 5-6m kite in 5 mph winds should be doable, but if it gusts over 12mph or so, it might get a little scary for a new flier

Yes, Jumping will not be possible in the wind you describe. I have tried many ways to do so with little success .

Like mentioned. The right kite for that wind will be a large ( 6.5m or more ) . Unfortunately a smaller kite will be best for learning.

The Blade 4.9 is a pretty advanced kite for learning and then a bit small for the winds you have. A smaller less lifty kite would serve you best for learning. Then possibly larger Blade ? I am pleased with my old 9m Blade II as a low wind engine that will provide a lift in slightly higher winds.

You need a smaller kite to start out with. A Blade 4.9 is guaranteed to get you hurt. Try reading through this...

http://www.coastalwindsports.com/101FirstFlight4LineHandles....

Great guide by Angus.

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Originally posted by dylanj423 3-5 mph will require a large kite... before you fly a large kite, you will need to learn to fly a smaller kite... sorry to say there wont be much lifting at 5mph winds... a 5-6m kite in 5 mph winds should be doable, but if it gusts over 12mph or so, it might get a little scary for a new flier

thanks!!! i brought a used flexifoil blade (3) 8.5M @ a very cheap price of SGD$280 (kite only) my friend borrow his flying kit(30M line) to me n we flew together...wind speed is about 3-5mph...
yet surprisely the pull is so strong than i imagine.....
i'm now looking for handle n line for my kite!!!
any recommention for my need? i did have the prolink or wolkensturmer handle in mind now!!!

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Originally posted by Bladerunner Yes, Jumping will not be possible in the wind you describe. I have tried many ways to do so with little success . Like mentioned. The right kite for that wind will be a large ( 6.5m or more ) . Unfortunately a smaller kite will be best for learning. The Blade 4.9 is a pretty advanced kite for learning and then a bit small for the winds you have. A smaller less lifty kite would serve you best for learning. Then possibly larger Blade ? I am pleased with my old 9m Blade II as a low wind engine that will provide a lift in slightly higher winds.

thanks!!! i brought a used flexifoil blade (3) 8.5M @ a very cheap price of SGD$280 (kite only) my friend borrow his flying kit(30M line) to me n we flew together...wind speed is about 3-5mph...
yet surprisely the pull is so strong than i imagine.....
i'm now looking for handle n line for my kite!!!
any recommention for my need? i did have the prolink or wolkensturmer handle in mind now!!!

i have finally found a good deal n get a lifting kite.....
i love to get drag n injure by the pully n power.. but not wish to get throwing down to the ground hahaha