See my quiver for a hole between a 1.7m, and a 3.3.


My wife really enjoys the 1.7 twin line, but sometimes being that small, it's almost too snappy fast...........so I'm tempted to get her a 2.3 twin line foil, as a Peter Lynn 2.3 is only $110 bucks now.


but.....

While she's intimidated by my PKD 3.3 Soulfly, I want to show her control and finess of her first 4 line, instead of just grunt pull

I'm wondering, as a wife kites, what model to get as a first 4 line............so maybe a bigger 2.3 twin line, or a 2.2-2.5 quad line of same size(s).

Slow and stable without a ton of pull. The bulletproof first 4 line kite for her

suggestions from the PKF brain-trust?

I want to keep it under $150-$200ish, and in the 2.3-2.5 range of sail.

It's also possible to convert a twin line to quad line. It's not that hard. Click on the HQ Symphony 2.2.4 link in my signature.

Also have you considered a Prism Snapshot 2.5? It comes as a two line but has bridles ready made for quad line flying. Just add lines/handles.. Kitty Hawk Kites has it for around $159..FWIW, the teal is the older model and might not be four line ready.

A Beamer is a nice kite for static flying.

Good Point and A Wind of Change has a Beamer II 2.0 for $125 ( I'm pretty sure it's the white and purple 1.8M though)

Ozone Imp Quattro 2m. I have the 2.5m - it's the most docile kite I've ever flown. My Beamer III 2m was a little faster and better handling - I actually think it had more power than the 2.5m Imp. If the Beamer II is anything like the III then it should be just the ticket. Zebra checka or Z1 are also cheap, bulletproof and excellent value for $

Here's a thought for a small kite that's too fast - add a tail ?

Flexifoil Sting 2.4.... seeing it for $184

It doesn't make you jump up to the size of a 3M (Beamer, Octane, etc.)

It won't be too close in size to your existing 1.7M which might be a concern for something in the 2.0-2.2M size.

The Sting has a very friendly power ramp that gives you some lead time before things get squirelly or unmanageable and it's pretty tolerant of gusts. Once your wife is comfortable with it, it will still generate some power, if you "work" the kite.

About the only thing that I would do before handing the controls over to your wife (and I would pretty much recommend this with any kite), is make sure that the brakes are dialed in and the winds are mild for the first few outings.

I will admit to being biased as the Sting 1.2 & 2.4 were my first proper quad foils.... heavily influenced by viewing:



The assessment of their characteristics still stand though.

ATB,
Sam

For price, it is really hard to beat the Cross Kites, made and produced by Peter Lynn.

http://www.awindofchange.com/category/cross.html

The Quad 2.5 complete with Lines and Handles, ready to fly $165.00

It is very econo, and not as fancy as the Hornet or more expensive lines, but it flies very well and is priced excellent. This is the perfect 1st kite.

The 2M HQ BEAMER

Good Point on the "dialing the brakes in" to tune the kite.


thanks all for your suggestions.


My 3.3 Buster needed about two and a half inches taken off the brakes, I put in two knots, and did try 4" off, but that was too much.


the 2 - 2.5 inches off made the Soulfly much more responsive but not snappy, and much mo' betta than right from PKD factory.



thanks all for your suggestions, keep 'em coming, and if someone has a lightly used 2-2.5m trainer 4 line with handles for sale, U2U me.

we have a prism snapshot 2.5. It has been a great kite that's a blast to fly once converted to 4 line with handles. I bought the kite for $150 (amazon), handles for $20 (bigmikeskites), and brake lines from prism ($30)

Just to resurrect and bump this post................I figured she'd like to take small steps, so got her a 2.3m Peter Lynn Vibe II twin line foil.

Nice to fill in that gap in my quiver!

Screaming deal on sale for $99 from Dino at Dakitez. thanks dood, heck only 2-3 day shipping time!!!

We're going to Kona Hawaii on the big island, and I'll surprise her with it there.



Maybe next spring a 4 line will show up for her, so I'm still looking for tips, great ideas so far!

Hey Windy, can you play today?

ok fine, go to Hawaii instead. hope it rains.:P have a great time at the airport, it is the best spot on the island to buggy and board. the beaches are not big enough and way to soft for the buggy.

Lows of 75F at night, with Daytime temps of 84-85F

constant ocean wind of 10-11 mph




all


week


long.



http://www.weather.com/weather/tenday/96740


sounds horrible kite flying weather I know, I'll just have to take one for the team. Will post pics from the Old Kona Airport with a Mai Tai in my hand and the Peter Lynn in the other. That's what twin lines are for right?