Power Kite Forum - New fixed or old de-power?

kroma

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posted on 1-4-2009 at 03:01 PM

New fixed or old de-power?

Hi all,

Im looking to buy my first 'serious' kite. Something i can use for landboarding to get quite a bit of power and possibly use for freestyle a bit too.

I have a fairly limited budget and basically have two options.

I could get a fixed bridle, Blade 4 4.9M, practically new for about £200

Or i could go for a 10 Meter Flysurfer Psycho 2 for about the same price.

I have read some really good reviews about the flysurfer but are they now a bit outdated? It was made 2004.

any comments would be appreciated.

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posted on 1-4-2009 at 05:46 PM

Def take a look at the flysurfer pulse as another option too . From what I hear its a great user freindly kite. Perfect for that learning curve on a board. Always hear great stuff about them

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posted on 1-4-2009 at 07:35 PM

IMHO you would do better with the de-power for landboarding. Better able to balance your body vs quad handles.

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posted on 1-4-2009 at 08:52 PM

agree on the de[pwer for boarding... I got back and fourth between what I like on the buggy but depower is my choice for the board. If nothing else for fixed, having the pull force at my hands is way to high above my center of gravity so I'm always fighting being pulled over.

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posted on 2-4-2009 at 06:45 AM

ok thanks for the response guys, I have gone for the flysurfer, look forward to flying it!