bennyboy

ceap = cheap when I type too quickly

Granted I would have gone for a 10.5 but the decider was cash so I went for the 9m. It's good enough for the time I use it - did want a 10.5 though.

i don't use a cross-over so relative so my other foils it's quite slow. But, it's around the same speed as the Cabrinhas so I guess I'm just used to it. Don't expect it to whip around the window though.

Got a new (ceap) Blade II 9m and I was amazed how it flew so well and pulled in absolutely no wind. I swear I couldn't even feel it on my face but up it went. Sooooo glad I bought it, no longer have to sit there just watching the summer breezes and I can use it to kitesurf when everybody else is grounded !

I just got my 9m complete from Trick of the Eye for about £350 so thanks to Carl !

Is it worth while keeping or should I sell it? I have grown out of it but should I keep it as a backup, I could do with the money to fund the Blade I just bought.

Looking that I have a 5.5 Firebee would you suggest the 7.8 or 9m Blade? I'm used to big kites (12 & 16m Cabrinha's), I'd just like to get one more land foil to cover the range of really light winds.

Would a 7.8m or 9m Blade II (with cross-over) be suitable ?

What would be the best kite to go for when the wind is really low? I could go for a larger Firebee but I believe the weight at that size becomes a problem. With the summer breezes I'm finding the 5.5m isn't enough. Any ideas / suggestions ? Thanks

What type do you wear? Bump and Jump / Excess / your own. What are the benefits, I know the Bump and Jump are padded but what about others. Also, who sells them?

There are generally a large number of people at Rhosneigr most weekends willing to help launch/land and offer tips.

It was just over £300 for an intensive 5 day course with Alex but he'll tailor it to your needs - less days or more.

I had a course of lessons with Alex and can recommend him. He'll get you going in no time. Mcarthur, where are you based in Cheshire? I can be found in Lymm and wouldn't mind some company to watch me fall off a lot.

Bags are the right idea but I'm looking more for a large holdall type with wet section rather than a rucksack. I think Da Kine make one but I can't find any. Any other ideas?

Looking at those two links now. Thed CO2's are fantastic, very stable with a large wind range. So, with the 12m and 16m I'm pretty much covered as a beginner. The safety system is solid and reliable. I found that although the CO2's may not be as nimble as others (remember they are low aspect-ish) I can't see me growing out of them quickly. Put it this way, I got my first air, completely unintentional but I wasn't worried, the kite just lowered me back down, carried on............and then I fell over. The kite seems to find it's own way back to the top of the window, ready to go again.