Power Kite Forum - need a 5-8 M foil kite

bestia

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posted on 7-10-2012 at 07:00 PM

need a 5-8 M foil kite

I'm just thinking to start snowkiting, so need something inexpensive, please.
I prefer a de-powerable kite 5-8 m.
Any recommendation or offer will be highly appreciated

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posted on 7-10-2012 at 07:47 PM

Hi...
I understand you have previous experience with power kites ..... If not ... you should be looking for trainer kite before purchasing bigger kites ....

If you pass that point .... I have very nice 2010/11 Gin Yeti 8m kite for sale ... for $550
some info about kite :
http://www.ginkites.com/products/foil-kites/yeti

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posted on 8-10-2012 at 06:50 AM

I started snowkiting on a Pansh Legend 5.5m FB foil.
For $150 RTF (except for kite killers extra $12) it was less than a trainer.
Kite lasted for two winter seasons (~20 sessions, thats $7.50 per session !)
Just small enough to use as a trainer and when winds picks up enough power to be interesting....
Of course start in winds barely enough to fly the kite, nothing over 5knts (6mph) to get a feel for it....

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posted on 8-10-2012 at 05:42 PM

Thanks, mates.
is 2008 Frenzy 5 meter good kite to start? Comparatively to the Pansh Legend 5.5m?

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posted on 8-10-2012 at 06:10 PM

2 very very different kites. Neither is one I would suggest.

The 5m Frenzy is an ultra high wind kite and depower. Requiring a harness and a good amount of wind to fly.
The Legend is a fixed bridle and TOO BIG if you have no flying experience. Limited wind range.

You need to buy a 3m fixed bridle to learn on. If you have done that then stick with the Depower plan but look at 7 - 8m.

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Peter Lynn :18m Phantom, 15m Synergy, 10m Synergy, 1200 Farc, 460 Sarc, 130 Tarc, 5m Peel, 4.2m , 6.4, 8.5 C-Quads, 3.5 LS2 single skin.

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posted on 8-10-2012 at 06:45 PM

I do have experience with 2 m trainer on a beach :-) and actually do plan to wear harness while snowkiting.
Can I start with 7-8 m depowerable? any good kite to recommend ? anything for sale?

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posted on 9-10-2012 at 06:39 AM

Are you all on your own ? Learning depower happens much quicker with somebody with knowledge helping you.

Yes, 7 or 8m will be more useful. A 5m needs a lot of wind to generate power and about the same minimum wind as a 5m.

Watch the for sale section and see what comes up. Pulse, Apex and ccess are all well behaved and a good place to start.

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posted on 9-10-2012 at 02:31 PM

have a 5m Best Waroo depower........flies in 10mph........20 plus is really sweet! Great kite if your skill set can handle it.............

17m Ozone Zephyr (2012)
15m Flysurfer Silver Arrow 2
12m Ozone Catalyst (2013)
10m Ozone Catalyst (2012)
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Wainman Joke & Demitri Pro
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6' Davo Fish

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posted on 10-10-2012 at 04:29 PM

Thanks, tridude, but I'm looking for a foil kite

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posted on 10-10-2012 at 05:37 PM

I have a Montana II 7 meter I would part with if you are interested

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posted on 12-10-2012 at 07:48 AM

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Originally posted by slk-jockey
I have a Montana II 7 meter I would part with if you are interested

yes. I'm interested. Just tell me how to pay, please

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posted on 12-10-2012 at 10:07 AM

I have a 2010 apex3 5m I'm willing to sell nice grunty little kite that behaves well
e-mail pg1985@hotmail.ca

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posted on 12-10-2012 at 02:36 PM

Have a look in Lines ans Accessories for a give away 5m Pansch Ace

Experience is something you get, just after you need it!

Kites I own

PKD Century 1.8
PL ViperS 2.6
PL Reactorl ll 2.2
PL Vapor 2.7m
PL Reactor 4.9m
PL Vibe 1.6
HQ Apex 3m
HQ Apex 5m
Ozone Cult 3.5
Flexifoil Rage 2.5

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