dgkid78
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Good Kite in Low Wind for ATB
I need a good Fixed bridle not too too crazy and not too lifty for Low wind days. I am still new to the ATB and need something predictable and
practical. my Montana Turns into a sock on low wind days and i know Depowers are not really fun until about 12mph on ATB  . So i am looking for maybe an 8m?? on low wind days 5mph-11mph. any advice??? I
weigh 145lbs
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ACampbell @coastalwindsports has a 7m Beamer 3 demo listed @ $235 for sale. Shoot him a U2U. Also, Zloty has a 9m Riot for sale, a bit more
aggressive than the Beamer but two nice low wind engines for the land board.
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If you want to go this route, my 8m Ace flies in like 4mph. That kite would be too lifty, but maybe the Blaze 1? I know Barnes has one, I'd U2U him
and see what the low wind performance is like.
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dgkid78
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Thanks guys will look into that. Now what about the HQ Scout biggest size is the 5m. is that still too small for the low wind days? would be nice to
still at least work with a bar system. :puzzled:
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5m is pretty small for low wind days, on a board, I would say like 10-15mph wind. Look into somthing in a 7-8m range. And yes any fixed bridle would
work with a crossover bar.
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6m Ozone Access
8m Pansh Ace
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The 9m Riot gets my vote. Nice predictable kite. ( I have only flown the 5m )
I found my 7m Bullet left me short. My 9m Blade works well and has a little bit of range.
Kites: 2.5m Profoil , Quadrifoil XL kitesurfer, NPW 5 Danger.
Flexifoil: 1.7m Sting, 4.9m Blade 3, 9m Blade 2.
Flysurfer : 19m Speed 2 SA, 7m Pulse
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Rides: Flexi / P.L. Frankin'Buggy , Shaped + straight skiis, sand skis, Coyote blades. Core 95 ATB. RKB R2 ATB .
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My favorite low wind is the Peter Lynn Reactor 8.3m. Super stable and low lift like you want.
My used Beamer III 7m is near the wind range you want and a bargain (thanks Tridude)
The new Crossfire II's are out and the 10m size will be out soon- sure to be a low wind beast.
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tridude
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hoping your right on the larger CF2s and Zloty's Riot has my attention as well. That kites surely mint due to the fact he cant fly it with his current
sponsorship................
17m Ozone Zephyr (2012)
15m Flysurfer Silver Arrow 2
12m Ozone Catalyst (2013)
10m Ozone Catalyst (2012)
MTH Colonel Reb customs 160x45 carbon, 141x43 wood
Wainman Joke & Demitri Pro
11'6 Naish Nalu
6' Davo Fish
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Big fixed bridle is definitely the way to go...In low inland wind where there could be "holey" air you'll definitely want handles for the extra
control....I know, I know, bar's are better on ATB's...
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My favorite low wind is the Peter Lynn Reactor 8.3m. Super stable and low lift like you want. |
I second that opinion!!!
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acampbell
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My Beamer III 7.0m sold this afternoon.
I flew the new 5.0m Flexi Blurr and the new 5.0m HQ Crossfire II this aftenoon in 15-20 mph.
My arms are tired and 3" longer. Both were awesome.
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tridude
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how did the CF stack up against the Flexi?
17m Ozone Zephyr (2012)
15m Flysurfer Silver Arrow 2
12m Ozone Catalyst (2013)
10m Ozone Catalyst (2012)
MTH Colonel Reb customs 160x45 carbon, 141x43 wood
Wainman Joke & Demitri Pro
11'6 Naish Nalu
6' Davo Fish
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acampbell
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Just posted on another thread
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tridude
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just read it....thanx! who got your Beamer 3?
17m Ozone Zephyr (2012)
15m Flysurfer Silver Arrow 2
12m Ozone Catalyst (2013)
10m Ozone Catalyst (2012)
MTH Colonel Reb customs 160x45 carbon, 141x43 wood
Wainman Joke & Demitri Pro
11'6 Naish Nalu
6' Davo Fish
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acampbell
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Good customer in Ardmore, OK.
These guys are a couple of machinists building a super slick buggy with solid SS back axle, aluminum split rims, adjustable fork rake. I'm hoping to
smuggle a prototype down here to Jekyll for some PTE (Product Testing and Evaluation- at least that's what ai tell my wife...)
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dgkid78
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| Quote: | Originally posted by lunchbox
Big fixed bridle is definitely the way to go...In low inland wind where there could be "holey" air you'll definitely want handles for the extra
control....I know, I know, bar's are better on ATB's...
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My favorite low wind is the Peter Lynn Reactor 8.3m. Super stable and low lift like you want. |
I second that opinion!!! |
I live near and fly near ocean so gusts and "Holey" wind isn't too much of a problem :P (Sorry Fly over states lol ) ThANKS for all the advice guys I
am def doing my homework......ok another question. I know i said I didn't want too lifty, But does anyone have any pros and cons on the Peter Lynn
Twister 7.7m?
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