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posted on 14-9-2013 at 01:48 PM

4 meter pl twister

Has anyone tried one of these for landboarding? I've been flying static for a couple of months and it seems like it would have enough controllable power between 8 - 12 mph. I wasn't sure if the next step should be new kite or get a board and try it.

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posted on 14-9-2013 at 09:12 PM

Depending on what surface you're boarding on and how much you weigh, that kite will be just fine for boarding. Now, if you enjoy junk food as much as I do, and use your board in an deep grass field like I do, then you may need 15-20 mph to get good rides

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posted on 15-9-2013 at 05:57 AM

Thanks, for the info. I'm about 220 and ride in grass also. I will get a board and give it a try.

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posted on 16-9-2013 at 04:02 AM

The 5.6m is a great landboarding kite so I'm sure the 4m will be too. You may need a little more wind to get moving at any speed but its a good thing to be underpowered while learning the basics.

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posted on 16-9-2013 at 11:50 AM

Oh yeah, one other important accessory you should probably pick up, if you don't already have, especially once you start moving on land - a helmet. :alien:

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posted on 17-9-2013 at 03:06 AM

Thanks pongnut, I think I can find an old bicycle helmet laying around the garage. Another thing I might need is a harness. I don't have one now and I think I can get moving without one. Do you normally where a harness when you use your FB kites to board with?

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posted on 17-9-2013 at 06:22 AM

Nah, I just Popeye arm it

Again, it kinda depends on the surface - if you're riding on a dry and low-cut soccer field or hard pack beach with low rolling resistance, then there wont really be a lot of pressure on your arms. But if you're mowing through deep grass or no-so-hard sand on the beach, then your arms are going to get tired pretty quick. I haven't had the guts to strop into my harness with my FB kites yet - too damn gusty around here. You can sort of "buffer" gusts with your arms, but if your stropped in, the effect of a gust is pretty much immediate. My wind here is just waiting for that first time I strop in so it can yank me out of my shoes and drag me on my face! :lol:

One thing on the helmet though, if it's the classic oblong bike helmet like in the first picture - you should pass and get yourself a skate-style helmet instead - way better protection!