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Flexifoil Sting
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Nige I too have a Beamer 3.6 which was my first 'big' kite :-) As you did my first session was in winds that were a little too strong for my exp level, size etc: but still great fun. As you comment, it is far better to practice with any new kite in winds that are near the bottom of the range for the particular kite in question. I totally agree with with the point you make about the brake settings being key, far more so than with other kites that I have flown: get these right and you will have a lot of fun, get them wromg and major frustration will set in :-( for the money this is a good beginners kite at a sensible size: especially now that the Beamer II has supplanted it, you should be able to get one at a bargain price. Just bear in mind that at the end of the day this is a budget kite so the build quality, although good for the price, will be exceeded in other kites - 2you gets what you pay for" (in almost all cases). Hope you enjoy the CF 3.2 let us know how you get on with it.
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Bought this kite for use on my recent family holiday to Weymouth. As car space was at a premium I could'nt take my 5.5 Bullet, I also wanted a kite that could be used by the kids ! Anyway, I decided on the Sting went to tradewinds in Reading and made the purchase. First flight was on Chesil Bank next to a group who looked to be taking powerkiting lessons using mainly Bullets. Opened the bag and got out the kite and attached the lines to the handles, very easy to set up, all colour co-ordinated with normal high quality components from flexifoil. Wind was around 8-10 mph so i was able to lay out the kite and walk back to the handles. Although the Sting comes with kite killers (which is good) i did'nt use them on this occasion as the wind was constant. The kite was very responsive, (compared to my Bullet) hehe, especially using the brake lines; the phrase 'turns on a sixpence' springs to mind. Landing the kite was tricky at first but with practice it soon becomes straightforward as does reverse launching especially compared to my other kites. I followed the suggested instructions for packing away the kite leaving the handles attached; being a small kite I found it very quick to put away and the bag you get is big enough for it not to be a squeeze. I have since flown the kite twice back on good old Bulmershe field in Reading in stronger winds: it develops quite a pull but nothing scary. In conclusion I would recommend this kite to anyone who is new to powerkiting as you can learn the basics without worrying about being pulled over etc. It will still have a use after you become experienced and buy bigger and more powerfull kites, as it is great for taking with you when space is at a premium and is fun to fly - also great as a family friendly kite. By : buffmeister
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A non-kite flying friend of mine has just bought a Buzz which he flew while on holiday in Cornwall. He found it easy to set up and fly, including taking off after crashing, indeed it relaunched most times: he also found that he quite often could not get it back off his (pregnant) wife ! As an introduction to 2 line kites it fits the bill perfectly: Flexifoil quality components, easy set up and good wind window. It has whetted my friend's appetite for the sport and he is likely to move on to a Sting as an intro to 4 line kiting. Also it is a geat alternative to the smaller size HQ Symphony kites as a portable family kite for weekends and holidays.
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From the point of view of a beamer flyer this is a v good review giving me the necessary information with which to decide whether to part with my cash (which I now will). As jcisbig said, enjoy the new kite.
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from a newbie's point of view your review was very helpful to me. I want to move from my 3.6 Beamer to something bigger that I can use for jumping and boarding. What size would u recommend for winds up to 10-12 mph? As this will be my first venture into jumping stability is somewhat of a priority :-)
