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    Epik Pig 5M

    Around three months ago I bought my first traction kite, A 5m Epik Pig, Not a good choice for a beginner. After hours of flying in 5-10mph winds and a few bumps and grazes, thank god for safety gear. I built up the confidence to try it out in 10-17 mph winds. At these wind speeds it has a lot of pull and lift. I am 80kg and have had good floaty 8-10ft jumps and I'm sure some one with more skill could get a lot more. I think this kite is great value for money at £160 new on ebay and the supplier will pre-fly and set up the kite for you.

    The lines and handles needed upgrading, I went for Ozone 330kg 4 line set and the handles with kite killers. Which I think are great. The build quality is good, it's been in a tree and had a few heavy crashes on the leading edge and is fine. My only real problem with the kite is it's lack of water resistance as it is very difficult to launch and fly when wet. To close I think this is a great kite for kiters on a budget.

    By : MAGGOT

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    grazzer

    Posted

    Short, but sweet. Good info though. Sounds like a cheap beginner! Perhap's I'll try one. Thanx 4 introducing me to something new, where did you hear about it?

    Rev 4-8

    Posted

    Tell me more! Is the bridle stitched or knotted? Does it turn OK? These are a bargain, but I have had some very bad experiences with bargain kites!

    Guest scudders u like

    Posted

    hey dude thanks,(maggot) i have just purchased a 5m pig from skibay,first time buyer,and i wasnt sure if just going for it and buying a big ass kite was such a good idea,but you only live once and im prepared for bruises if i can get some good air!......your review has told me what i wanted to hear really....the three meter has been slated and i was hoping it wont be the case with the five (should have done some homework first but couldnt resist buying the first one that was in my budget and looked like a half decent deal) .yeah the handles and lines dont look mint...how much am i looking at to get good 1s? thanks again ill take your word untill i get chance to say other wise.bring out the safety equipment!!!!!!!



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