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[*] posted on 10-2-2006 at 06:55 AM
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Hi there ive just bought a beamer 2 3.6 im 5.5' tall and 9.5stone will this kite be powerful enough to lift me of the ground and towards the stars (im new to kiting) :spin:
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[*] posted on 10-2-2006 at 09:15 AM


depends on what winds you fly in, i have a beamer II 3.6 and i weigh 9 stone and i have had some 5ft jumps and some nice swinging pendulum jumps with it. if you are really new to kiting get to know how the kite handles and make sure you can handle it well before trying to jump.
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[*] posted on 11-2-2006 at 07:37 PM


Thats a pretty small wing to be jumping with. Its been stated over and over, jumping should only be done with a kite that is designed to produce lift. Also, you are much safer with a larger kite in lower winds. Higher winds tend to be gusty, which leads to higher than intended jumps, with harder landings.

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[*] posted on 14-2-2006 at 05:31 AM


Had kite out in 1st bit of strong wind at weekend changed my mind about big jumps after been dragged along the beach for 2hours (but it was still fun)
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