Power Kite Forum - Any 5m or less kite

Snake

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posted on 28-7-2012 at 12:25 PM

Any 5m or less kite

I'm looking for a good beginner kite for $150 or less. My mom says I can't spend more than that.

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posted on 28-7-2012 at 02:01 PM

here is a 5m flysurfer maniac for 150
http://classified.ikitesurf.com/classifieds.pl?db=kiteboards...

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posted on 28-7-2012 at 02:12 PM

http://reno.craigslist.org/spo/3085416368.html

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posted on 28-7-2012 at 04:01 PM

There are a lot of deals here on the forum for kites in your price range but....before you buy a kite size, ask some questions.
A 5 meter kite is not a beginner kite and you don't need to get hurt while learning this great sport. Good Luck, lots of people on here to help you out.

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posted on 28-7-2012 at 05:07 PM

i shot you an email about a 2.5m You should stay 2m-3m for your first kite.

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posted on 28-7-2012 at 06:19 PM

Snake,
I have a Slingshot T2 $125 shipped conus, Rush pro 3 $175 shipped Pansch Sprint 5 $100 shipped, Cabrihna 4.8 Co2 $200 shipped all in perfect condition ready to fly and rock your world

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posted on 29-7-2012 at 09:20 AM

That Maniac is a VERY old kite. 2003 I think?

Flysurfer and most kites improved greatly around 2006. Anything older is to be avoided.

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posted on 29-7-2012 at 09:54 AM

I have several kites from aound then and have flown others
People still fly all the blades.

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posted on 29-7-2012 at 01:48 PM

I have a NPW9 5.3m I will sell for $75. Will need lines and handles.

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posted on 29-7-2012 at 01:58 PM

add a few more bucks and get a 3.3 buster soulfly. You won't be disappointed! http://www.pkdkitesusa.com/products/Buster-Soulfly.html

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