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Post by clarkee on Jun 15, 2018 15:46:56 GMT
Hi I'm new to this site and looking to get into stunt flying. I used to kite buggy quite regularly but due change of jobs haven't really flown for about 8 years. Flying a power kite static is a good work out but after that not great, so looking at giving stunt kites a go, any suggestions of which kite to get would be much appreciated. Thanks in advanced.
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Post by rokbottom on Jun 15, 2018 16:49:05 GMT
I think maybe Gareth or Bill may point you in the right direction. Where are you based.
Regards.
Len.
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Post by clarkee on Jun 15, 2018 18:55:12 GMT
I'm based near Dartford, so will be looking for a site nearby, probably the large field at Brandshatch.
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Post by Gareth Williams on Jun 15, 2018 20:25:54 GMT
Depends on your budget, and what you want to achieve. There are lots of good stunt kites out there, and lots of rubbish too. Keep away from eBay unless you know what you are looking for. Stunt kites can be broadly put into three categories: Precision - big, quite slow, pull hard, track straight. They tend to be hard to find these days, and relatively expensive new stunt - good general kites, smaller than the precision kites so quicker, don't track quite so well, but will be good fun. Mid priced. trick - usually larger than the normal stunt kites, and usually higher aspect ratio these days. Designed to pitch and spin, so tend not to track so well. Expect to pay £250 + new
Best advice I can give is to try before you buy
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Post by clarkee on Jun 16, 2018 6:29:38 GMT
I Don't think trick kites would be my thing. Having a look online i'm drawn towards either an HQ Arrow or an HQ Batkite or similar.
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Post by timtank on Jun 16, 2018 8:00:53 GMT
As an powerkiter you’d be well used to 4 lines so don’t overlook a Rev or something similar
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Post by clarkee on Jun 16, 2018 14:20:32 GMT
4 lines!??!! Oh, I thought I knew what I wanted, now I'm not so sure...
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Post by malcolmf on Jun 16, 2018 20:05:12 GMT
4 lines!??!! Oh, I thought I knew what I wanted, now I'm not so sure... Perhaps start with a two line and evolve your flying technique, although "rev" flying 4 lines is a completely different technique,and as Tim as stated this may suit you better as you have powerkited previously. personal choice
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Post by Gareth Williams on Jun 16, 2018 22:30:31 GMT
I Don't think trick kites would be my thing. Having a look online i'm drawn towards either an HQ Arrow or an HQ Batkite or similar. Not familiar with either, but it looks like both will pull hard and are very fast. Wide wind range on the batkite.
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Post by clarkee on Jun 17, 2018 6:21:24 GMT
I Don't think trick kites would be my thing. Having a look online i'm drawn towards either an HQ Arrow or an HQ Batkite or similar. Not familiar with either, but it looks like both will pull hard and are very fast. Wide wind range on the batkite. Yes, that was my draw, pull hard and very fast. At the moment I think I want the raw adrenaline rush that would give rather than the intricacies of trick's and maneuvers.
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Post by adrianr on May 14, 2019 18:33:01 GMT
How about a Prism Synapse 170? Fast and tons of pull
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Post by Deleted on May 14, 2019 18:56:33 GMT
I have a couple of stunt kites in my bag that I no longer fly and you are welcome to borrow until you decide on what kind of kite you would like to fly.
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