hey im new to kiteboarding and want to pick it up this summer
and im looking in to the hq neo 2 kite
does any one know if its a good kite for vancouver?
and any info that would be good to know about the kite?
thanks
see u all on the ocean :wee:

talk to acampbell... hes a neo wiz!

I'm sure he'll chime in any moment

Are you new to kiting all together, or just the surfing end of it all?

welcome to da pkf!

Start reading here tho!!

im new to it all

and thanks man

Acampbell is a wealth of information and a first class guy, much like a lot of people here. Welcome to the addiction!

haha sweet sence last year if wanted to get out there and try it this year thats all im gunna be doing

Be warned.... A neo2 isn't really a newbie kite... You sould prolly start with a smaller fixed bridal kite till you get a feel for it all, then move up to the neo, you'll progress faster and safer that way, rather then getting a big nasty and getting hurt right off the start...

Can you get lessons or demos where you fly?

Post up your location, maybe someone here can show you the ropes and save a few bumps and bruises

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Lol, vancouver, duh.... There are some canadians on here, maybe they'll let you demo a few kites

thanks man
ya that would be sweet and a smart idea
im gunna try and make some friends who kiteboard and see how it is

Free lessons are always good!

I had to start small and learn by trial and error here in nebraska.... Errors hurt...

Hey there.
The Neo is an easy kite to fly and fine for first de-power on water, assuming you had a lot experience with larger fixed bridles. Lessons are the best idea, as stated above, as that will get you started faster and safer. Size depends on rider weight, board size and wind. For an average size 170-180 lb rider on a normal size board , the sweet spot in wind range is going to be in the low 20's mph. Anything in the teens unless you are are on a big "door" board and you will have trouble staying upwind.

For winds in the mid teens for most rides, the 11m is a good choice and that can be ridden into the 20's by most riders.

The 14m Neo does not offer a lower wind range but offers more grunt and is better suited for 200+ lb riders.

I hope this helps.

Angus

new to flying, you'll def need lessons which will on be their equipment not yours which will be more than likely use inflatables. You do have one instructor in Belllingham, WA that uses Flysurfers for lessons............welcome, good luck, and dont bypass lessons...........