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[*] posted on 27-11-2007 at 07:54 PM
Kite jumping for a boy


Through youtube videos and constant begging, my nephew has convinced me to let him try kite jumping. So i'm looking for a good power kite with enough lift for a 110 lb. boy to make decent jumps. What size? how big? Any and all suggestions are welcome. Thank you!
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[*] posted on 27-11-2007 at 09:37 PM


I'm thinking 4-5m kite off the top of my head,

How old is he, any idea what the average wind speed is?



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[*] posted on 28-11-2007 at 05:24 AM


http://chris.m.whittaker.googlepages.com/pendulumjump



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[*] posted on 28-11-2007 at 07:34 PM


Im thinking steady winds are a BIG help... Am I correct??? No body likes gusts...



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