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    andy666 reacted to .Joel for an article, Buying Your First Trainer Kite   
    The right trainer kite can teach you flying skills that will help you progress through your Kitesurfing Lessons much quicker and more confidently.  Purchasing a trainer kite before taking lessons can accelerate your natural progression, it also gives you a learning tool to continue to use between your lessons.  Learning to Kitesurf is as much about the kite as it is the board, spending time with a trainer kite will develop your muscle memory in the same way when you drive a car you no longer need to think about turning the steering wheel, your body simply does it.  
    Top Choices for your First Trainer Kite
    2.0M to 3.5M Trainer Kites are an ideal size for learning, here’s some different designs and options below.
    Standard 2 Line Trainer Kite
    Two line trainer kites are the cheapest entry level kites designed to be used on land, in a park or on a beach.  They’re inexpensive, easy to setup and fly however they’re best used in the company of someone else to help you relaunch them when you crash.

    Some Suggestions: HQ Rush V, Peter Lynn Hype TR, Crosskites Boarder,
     
    Standard 3 Line Trainer Kite
    These trainer kites are for use on land, in park or on the beach.  They are generally not much more in cost than a two line standard trainer kite and come with a small 3 line bar setup.  The benefit of the 3 line design is that if you’re learning on your own when you crash the kite you will be able to relaunch the kite yourself.

    Some Suggestions: HQ Rush V Pro, Peter Lynn Impulse TR
     
    Closed Cell 3 Line Trainer Kite
    These trainer kites are for use on Land or Water, so if you’re struggling for open space you can walk out and fly them in the water.  Whilst they are more costly than a Standard 3 Line Trainer Kite they are a lot of fun and can be used to learn more of the basics of kiteboarding such as body dragging through the water.

    Some Suggestions: HQ Hydra II, Peter Lynn Skim
     
    Single Skin 3 Line Trainer Kite
    The newest designed Trainer Kites to the market and designed to be used on land, in a park or on a beach.  Unlike all the other trainer kites a single skin trainer kite has no “cells” so nowhere to hold air.  This makes them ideal for repeatedly crashing again and again when learning, and compared to all the other available trainer kites can take much harder and repeated crashes.

    Some Suggestions: Peter Lynn Uniq TR, Born-Kite Star3
    Second Hand Trainer Kites?
    A second hand trainer kite can be a good option, look for one that hasn’t been used a lot as the consistent crashing of a trainer kite weakens the kite over time.  You can look through our Buy & Sell section of our Community Forum.
    Still Not Sure?
    If you’ve still got questions and unsure, ask in our Community Kiteboarding Forum, our members will be more than happy to assist in answering your questions.
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    andy666 reacted to .Joel for an article, Buying Your First Kite Buggy   
    Buying your first Kite Buggy is a big step, so lets explore the best options together so you get the right equipment to start.  The key to your first Kite Buggy is choosing a buggy that will get you kiting as often as possible, a versatile buggy when starting will give you the most enjoyment as frequently as possible.   Features that are important in a first buggy are the ability to use it in the widest possible conditions, whilst easily transportable and good value.
    Top Choices for your First Kite Buggy
    Peter Lynn Rally
    The Peter Lynn Rally is a fantastic first choice for a Kite Buggy, it’s compact, versatile and offers a really good all-round Kite Buggy.
    The Peter Lynn Rally comes in two available wheel configurations, Standard and Midi/Wide wheels.  The ideal configuration for someone starting with the Peter Lynn Rally as their first buggy is the Midi/Wide wheel configuration.  This will give you the flexibility to comfortably kite buggy in most parks, ovals and grassed areas whilst also providing the ideal introduction to beach kite buggying.  The Midi/Wide wheels option on the beach will allow you to kite with slightly less power required, and also allow you to go through much softer sand more comfortably than attempting with a standard wheel.
     
    Zebra Buggy
    The Zebra Buggy is an excellent first buggy offering the casual and beginner kite buggy pilot a solid platform to start with.  The buggy offers good back support and has upgrade options going forward as your skills develop.
    The Zebra Buggy comes in with the option of a 125cm or 150cm Rear Axle, and the option of a Standard or Midi/Wide Fork, and Standard or Midi/Wide Tyres.  The ideal beginners configuration is a Zebra Kite Buggy with 125cm Rear Axle, Midi/Wide Fork and Midi/Wide Tyres all round.  This will give you the most flexibility to kite parks and ovals, whilst the slightly wider tyres assist on softer beaches.

    Second Hand Options?
    A Second Hand Kite Buggy can save you considerable money when first setting out provided you purchase the right model for a beginner.  Kite Buggies such as the Peter Lynn Competition, Peter Lynn Competition MK2, Flexifoil and Libre vMax kite buggies are all excellent beginner choices and are frequently sold in the Buy & Sell section of our Community Forum.
    Build Your Own?
    If you’ve got the resources why not?  Take a read through our Kite Buggy Forum and start a new discussion.  Best methods and practises are always evolving and changing, so you’ll get the help you need in a New Topic.
    Still Not Sure?
    If you’ve still got questions and unsure ask in our Community Kite Buggy Forum, our members will be more than happy to assist in answering your questions.
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