looking for a new kite for the upcoming winter season cant make up my mind between a inflatable or not... this will be my first big kite and just wondering if this kite will be something decent to learn on? any input would be great thanks not sure what year but heres a pic

Looks like an old one :-/ how much is it?

Don't forget Switch kites

275 bar lines pump bag good deal? good to learn on?

Looks like 2004 or 2005 to me. Not good to learn on
Worth less then $100

Thanks still waiting for that one good deal and getting a lot of help from everyone on the forum nice to have a place to get some real help

Look for LEIs 2008 and newer. Most of the safety systems from the various brands were getting in line around 2008.

-joedy

Stay away from older C kites.. They have limited depower and a poor range. That 04 Vegas
was not a beginner kite in 04. High aspect jumping machine

Look for an older Bow type kite 2006+ will work, 2008+ is better..

Do you plan on surfing?

yeah i plan to get into surfing which is why im aiming more towards an inflatable money is tight with our wedding next year theres a couple on ebay right now im watching missed a newer liquid force think a 2010 for 220 ending bid pissed about that one but im on everyday watching a ton of kites hoping to score one cheap to start and build confidence with

Maybe you should look into getting an arc or a flysurfer (or a different water relaunchable foil). They work well on water and land. If you crash a inflatable, bladders may burst. If you crash a foil, it is really unlikely any damage will occur. Foils will also fly in lower winds than inflatables. I've never flown an inflatable, so I can't really comment on the handeling differences.

You might want to look more in the 9 - 10m range unless you typically have low winds.

As long as you have enough basic skills not to be crashing an LEI will serve well on snow and there are some good deals out there.

Like everybody is saying avoid C kites in general as a beginer. Look for 08 and newer. 06, 07 Waroos and Switchblades are the acception and even then ???

Great move checking on here before bidding !

I'll U2U another site to watch.

Switch Element 13 - http://switchkites.com/products/kites/element.html - check out the prices too...

Flysurfers really are quite versatile and give you many flying options without the need for pumps and the headache of burst bladders. You WILL crash a lot when you start to learn on the water.

Since Flysurfers pack down so small, they're easy to travel with as well.

That Pulse 10m currently for sale would be an excellent addition to your growing quiver.

-joedy