blade 6.5 ?

[bond007]

hi ,ive got a blade 4.9, and a blurr3.5

I love jumping and i love the blade but what i was wandering was would a 6.5 blade make my jump better and can u get into trouble if the wind gets up,whats the pro and cons. many thanks bond

 

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[Anne1599968726]

A 6.5 wouldn't necessarily make your jumps better, but it would let you jump in less wind than the 4.9 will.

 

Of course you can get into trouble if the wind gets up, but thats true of any kite.

[tszy]

The Blade IV 6.5m is well worth getting, you may only use it on low wind days if flying static but if you progress to buggying then the 4.9 and the 6.5 would be a really good start.

 

If you intend to continue flying static only then you should be looking at a smaller kite for the higher wind days [ a 2.5 Bullet would be good ].

 

A 6.5 Blade could catch you out in the gusts - I've been hoisted out of my buggy several times so wear a helmet and other body protection if you have it. If you don't have any - get some as a priority before you buy a bigger kite.

[CeeJay]

Much better float than the 4.9m and slower turning so i'd argue that its less likely to catch you out provided you're not daft with the winds you launch it in. The Blades are great to static fly and the 6.5 is the pick of the bunch imo, go for it

[Icatel]

I'd agree with CJ on the characteristics of the 6.5.

 

You'll get a great deal more feedback into the handles from it, so you can feel more where it is in the window as you're in mid air as well; saves you from those horrible misdirecting mistakes!

 

If you're gonna jump seriously then get a crew of 4/5 of you together to pass the kite around, allows for whole evenings of flying!

[bond007]

makes sense, need to find more people around here

[charliesymes]

i have a blade III 6.6 and its very similar to the blade IV 6.5, its fantastic for jumping in low wind and high winds is fantastic!!!

 

and its cheaper!!!

 

go for that!!!

[ian1983]

Hey man,

 

My 6.5 is crazy in strong winds! Some time ago I decided to risk it and fly in strong winds - immediately put it away as being dragged 30ft and not being able to stop despite brakes. The turning is obviously slower but pulls like a train that wont stop. When I next see you, will try and fly it so you can have a butchers

[bond007]

thanks for letting me have ago of the blade ian ,very nice kite ,feels really smooth,, c u up there ,

[ian1983]

No worries mate - funnily enough, you headed off and the wind picked up! got a couple of jumps but then it went completely dead so called it a night.

 

At least you know how good they are...

 

The Blurr was really nice to fly, loved the handles and kite was very smooth.

 

Anyway, lets hope it's good weather and will catch up with ya soon

[Devoted1599968706]

6.5 will be worth the money. Good luck

[evoman76]

Where abouts in Kent you from and were do you fly ?

[bond007]

hello i fly at brands hatch , i can be gusty but its close and very big for the buggy .

thers about four of us that go up there .i'm up there most days if the weather right,,get up there... bond

[evoman76]

Might have to try and get up there some time, only been on my board a few times so need some practise, but not the same flying on your own !! Where abouts at Brands Hatch do you fly ?

[Inch_speller]

To sum it up in one word "Mental"

 

Their great fun, a bit like flying a bus but with the pull of an Ocean Liner

[ian1983]

Hey evoman,

 

As you're from Maidstone, easiest way is going through west kingsdown, then past Brands (located on right) and the field would be on the right hand side just after. You would easily be able to see my blade 6.5 so thats a good reference point!

 

Hope this helps.

 

 

Ian

 

p.s -What kites you got mate?

[evoman76]

Thanks Ian

 

Will try and pop along at some point. As for kites I have got 3 stackers of various sizes and a 3.6 beamer

[bond007]

get up there its good