haydenz Posted August 31, 2007 Report Posted August 31, 2007 I want to get into land boarding but I was given the advice to try stationary kiting first Is this good advice and if so what sort of kite should i get? I'm wanting to get a kite that is reasonable cheap, but one that will last me for awhile atleast. I'm wanting to get a kite before the school holidays Quote
Macca Posted August 31, 2007 Report Posted August 31, 2007 I'm not nearly as experienced as some members here and no doubt others will chime in. I started static kiting as has been suggested to you and think that for me at least it was a good idea. Even if you buy all the kit together you are going to have to learn to fly the kite reasonably proficiently and safely before you can get going on the ATB. The bigger question for me in retrospect is whether to start with a foil (handles, no depower) or a depower such as my Peter Lynn ARCs. Once I changed from foils to ARCs my boarding jumped ahead and I rarely use my foil(s) much any more - only in quite strong winds. Cons against going for depower straight up: many more $$ in both kite itself and other things, more kit to deal with, harder to launch/land by yourself and arguably more dangerous to use for a beginner. My $0.20 - others will be along soon. Macca Quote
Luke Posted August 31, 2007 Report Posted August 31, 2007 Learn to static fly, static jump, rest the tip of the kite on your gf's nose on the beach, do some body surfing with it, get to know the kite in side out learn how to jump.... why..... because at some point you will get lifted off the ground no matter what you are doing and you should learn how to have the control to land safely without freaking out. Start on sand and do not move to grass till you are a good kiter, then put a board under your feet. Flying de-powers static is a pain in the butt to many pulleys and bits and pieces and you will always need a harness to hook into, I would get yourself a foil first on handles as they are heaps of fun to fly static. Ill leave suggestions for kite to the more safety conscious type people in here. Firstly start on a trainer kite about 2-3 meters, then if you want something progressive that you are not going to grow out of, think a year down the line and what you would keep and like to use on ATB and a 4 Meter Blade gets my vote. Not to big and won't get you in heaps of trouble flying it around in 8-10 knots is a heap of fun. Regards Rocket Quote
nigel Posted August 31, 2007 Report Posted August 31, 2007 Just did a post in you other topic haydenz, have a look there. But back to the topic at hand: If you can't fly the kite, then you can't controll the power! You have to learn where to put the kite to get power, and where to put the kite to kill the power. The easiest way to learn this is to static(stationary) fly a small kite, or a bigger underpowered kite (not recommended for begineers (unless there is a knowledgable kiter in attendance), as they have no idea of the power a kite can make). If you want power to move on a board, then you should have enough power to be dragged even a short distance when you launch. If you want to jump, then you will be dragged at speeds faster than the wind if you get it wrong! Often the length of your lines or more. Head first is the position of choice by most. Don't be in a hurry to get a kite, your better to findout which kite is going to be the best for you, and then purchase it. No point in spending your money and finding out it is not what you wanted. Have a look at, HQ Beamer's, PDK Buster's, two of the cheaper brands, but with a good following. Many others to choose from as well. Quote
.Joel Posted August 31, 2007 Report Posted August 31, 2007 Hi Haydenz, I'll be giving a short lesson to two people tomorrow down here in Melbourne. Not sure of the location yet, it will either be at Elwood, Clayton or Chelsea. I'll post that up tomorrow once I see what the wind is doing. You are welcome to come along and join in, i'll have you up and flying a powerkite in less then 15 mins. There's also bound to be Nigel or a couple of others who are also more then willing to chat to you while we are there. Looks like next week i'll be ordering a few 3m / 4m kites to teach with as more and more people are appearing before the season has even kicked off. Regards, .Joel Quote
Macca Posted August 31, 2007 Report Posted August 31, 2007 Hi Haydenz, I'll be giving a short lesson to two people tomorrow down here in Melbourne. Not sure of the location yet, it will either be at Elwood, Clayton or Chelsea. I'll post that up tomorrow once I see what the wind is doing. You are welcome to come along and join in, i'll have you up and flying a powerkite in less then 15 mins. There's also bound to be Nigel or a couple of others who are also more then willing to chat to you while we are there. Looks like next week i'll be ordering a few 3m / 4m kites to teach with as more and more people are appearing before the season has even kicked off. Regards, .Joel I can bring my 3m Sami along too if you like Joel. Txt me when you know where you're going & when. Looks like Northerlies so BP? Macca Quote
.Joel Posted September 1, 2007 Report Posted September 1, 2007 As in Today Link: http://www.extremekites.com.au/forums/showthread.php?t=4562 I should be out flying somewhere tomorrow too, but i'll be down @ Casey Fields for a couple of hours. Regards, .Joel Quote
haydenz Posted September 2, 2007 Author Report Posted September 2, 2007 thats a bit far, and on fathers day Quote
haydenz Posted September 2, 2007 Author Report Posted September 2, 2007 Ok. So I've Been looking at kites on Kitepower Australia and I've narrowed it down to either the Ozone Imp Quattro(3.5m) for 323.50 or the Flexifoil Sting 2007(3.3m) $399.00 are these good choices? any others I should consider? What shops should i be looking at also? Quote
bec81 Posted September 2, 2007 Report Posted September 2, 2007 Hey, Dont forget as an extreme kites member you get 10% off from kitepower. I absolutely love my sting, but call Jon at kitepower in syd he will be able to help you work out which is the better kite for you. Also it will only take a couple of days for it arrive to you. Let us know what you decide! Quote
.Joel Posted September 2, 2007 Report Posted September 2, 2007 Haydenz, Go either an Ozone Cult, Flexifoil Rage, HQ Beamer III or PKD Buster II. The Cult or Rage are better built, a little more on the price, or a Beamer III or Buster II as an alternative. Don't go with quattro or stings, they are GREAT kites to learn first time on. And will give you a couple of weeks enjoyment and teaching the basics. But then you will be up for another kite in a very very short space of time if you are looking to get into boarding or buggying. They are excellent kites, but more the sort of kite you fly static and not moving. So steer towards something that you can grow into and get a couple of years use out of. BTW, if you are heading into a Kitepower store goshen runs the "local" store to Melbourne, in Geelong. Regards, .Joel Quote
haydenz Posted September 3, 2007 Author Report Posted September 3, 2007 I've decieded on a PKD Buster(4m) where are some good places to buy from? I live in Melbourne Quote
bec81 Posted September 3, 2007 Report Posted September 3, 2007 As Joel said, Kitepower in Geelong. Just give them a call and they will totally sort you out. Quote
.Joel Posted September 3, 2007 Report Posted September 3, 2007 Actually Bec, Kitepower don't sell the busters. They have the cults, but don't do PKD. For PKD you need to go interstate to Jason @ BrisKites. Unfortunately you can't get a demo of one down here before you buy. Regards, .Joel Quote
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