LadyJayne1600949568

Please excuse any incorrect terms, I am a complete Newbie, this is my 1st proper kite, having only flown a baby Buzz and a couple of stunt deltas... After reading a number of reviews on here about a couple of kites I was lookin at, I decided on this one, as much for the looks as the flight. I did buy Flexi handles and new lines as everyone had commented on the naffness of the ones supplied... and they were not wrong... the handles felt awful (and that was not connected to anything!). I did not unravel the lines, so I am unsure if they are any good or not, but it means I do have a spare set! I ordered the kite direct from the Pansh website, and it arrived 4 days after ordering - great! But I had to wait till today to fly... work When opened it out, I had a moment of confusion as the bridle lines were tied back on themselves, to stop tangling in transport, apparently... Luckily, I had offers of help in setting up (thanks to all at Purley Way! Especially Dan), which was much needed as I ended up loosing approx 8"(more or less) on the brake lines, as the kite was desperate to get in the air from the word go, until the lines were shortened enough for it to sit stable until I was ready to launch. Had I not had help, I would not have had the slightest idea what was wrong or what to do, as there is no manual, although Pansh did send me a basic diagram of what lines attach where. Finally, I was ready to go... wind speeds were quite high today, 26mph clocked at one point... and she (do you call kites 'she'?) went straight up with hardly any persuasion... I did a lovely scud on my bum and back immediately - I was not expecting the power never having flown a kite like this before! I also managed a nice face plant too! Ended the day VERY muddy! The second time I launched, I was much more ready for the power, and had fun getting the feel of her, and how she flies through the window. I can't really comment on the 'liftiness', but the pull was excellent, and I can see this one working well with a board, when I get one. Once I had got the hang of it, I found her quite responsive. Landing was fairly smooth, and reverse launching was not too much hassle. It is a well made kite (also commented on my a couple of the more experienced kiters), so I have NO complaints on that score. I think this is a brilliant kite for the price, despite the naff handles, and I am itching to get out and clock up many more hours of fun on her! And she looks the nuts! I think this is a great starting kite... By : LadyJayne