Kite Surfing

[HvRooyen]

Don't be sad.

Naish makes a kite that will suit you just fine.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cr2MzMzTXoE

Have you seen these puppies?

 

[EchoZA]

I still miss the old Flexifoil Stackers, those things had crazy lift, watched a Landie get dragged through the sand, because we tied off on the tow hitch

 

[Brawler]

Have you seen these puppies?

yep.

I still miss the old Flexifoil Stackers, those things had crazy lift, watched a Landie get dragged through the sand, because we tied off on the tow hitch

I used to have 3x Super 10's, was great fun in a gale you could get monster jumps safely. With the Blade its pure brute power - accidentally bring the kite into the power zone and bye bye.

 

[davemc]

So, 8 years time and we'll finally have wind powered oil shipping tankers?

 

[AvOk]

We had our first lessons this weekend

Crazy fun!

The gear is very expensive. Does the 2007/8 model kites differ that much from 2009/10? From a beginner stand point.

And from a beginner stand point will I know the difference between a bandit and a Ozone kite?
I’m thinking of buying a 2007/8 kite and then to save up for the newest. Is this a good idea or should I start with the newest and carry on from there?

Welcome to an awesome sport after a lot of frustration!

As HV has mentioned, lessons are the most important. Kite shape is important, but remember the kites are expensive so its important to buy something that will last. Personally I would look at the C shapes, as you progress you will kick yourself for not buying one!

I currently have a Liquid Force Havoc 16m 2008. Lazy compared to the kites you guys fly.

http://www.edgeriders.com/liquid-force-havoc-2008-kitesurfing-kite-lf-havoc-p-2653.html

Most guys here in the UAE fly foils because of our low wind conditions, there are a number of the flysurfer speed 2 and speed 3 19m kites. Awesome power, but really REALLY lazy!

http://extremekiteshop.com/kites/flysurfer-speed-3-p-1084.html
http://www.atbshop.co.uk/productdetails.php?id=4728&cat=kte

With regards to difference with the years, sometimes there are major improvements; like there is with a vehicle for instance. There are lots of reviews and comparisons on the different kites. If you find a 2007/2008, compare it to the new model and check the price difference.

What size did you try out Mila? And your boyfriend?

Happy kiting!

 

[Mila]

Welcome to an awesome sport after a lot of frustration!

As HV has mentioned, lessons are the most important. Kite shape is important, but remember the kites are expensive so its important to buy something that will last. Personally I would look at the C shapes, as you progress you will kick yourself for not buying one!

I currently have a Liquid Force Havoc 16m 2008. Lazy compared to the kites you guys fly.

http://www.edgeriders.com/liquid-force-havoc-2008-kitesurfing-kite-lf-havoc-p-2653.html

Most guys here in the UAE fly foils because of our low wind conditions, there are a number of the flysurfer speed 2 and speed 3 19m kites. Awesome power, but really REALLY lazy!

http://extremekiteshop.com/kites/flysurfer-speed-3-p-1084.html
http://www.atbshop.co.uk/productdetails.php?id=4728&cat=kte

With regards to difference with the years, sometimes there are major improvements; like there is with a vehicle for instance. There are lots of reviews and comparisons on the different kites. If you find a 2007/2008, compare it to the new model and check the price difference.

What size did you try out Mila? And your boyfriend?

Happy kiting!

BF was on a 9m. And I had a training kite 3m I have never flown a power kite before so i am behind in many ways.

WE had to stop the lesson because the wind was very light so we have a credit.

The guy suggested I get a 9m and BF a 12M. Bf can then use my kite when the wind is too strong for me. Hopefully we will have three kites in the end a 7m for me for strong winds.