Power Kite Forum - Beginner

a1robster

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posted on 23-10-2007 at 02:20 AM

Beginner - Starting kite?

I'm just looking to get into power kiting and landboarding, what would be a good sized starter kite?

What about a Flexifoil Sting 1.7m?

Can anyone recommend a good board to start with as well?

Thanks

6ft 2in
Approx 14 Stone
Starting on Grass/Sand

tridude

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posted on 23-10-2007 at 03:35 AM

Hey Rob,

Welcome and need a few particulars from you like weight, avg winds, surface youll be boarding on (sand, snow or grass), and budget. The usual beginning receipe is a 3 to 4 meter sail depending on the above. HQ Beamer 3 series, Ozone Samurai/Cult, Profoil from Kite Innovations are all sweet kites. More folks will chime in for sure. Good luck and dont forget helmet, knee pads, and kite killers!

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posted on 23-10-2007 at 06:14 PM

Yup- 3 -4 meter minimum for ATB riding. Plus you have to have knee pads, helmet etc. Trust me the knee pads and helmet are more important than the kite!!!! Don't ask how I know!

I"m still hurting after 6 months.

Scott

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