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Help picking out a first kite
Basically I am unsure of what a good kite budget and experience are factors. I can self launch my trianer and fly it with ease and I feel it is time for a real kite. I have been told to get lessons over and over but I just can't afford it, I am going to have to borrow money from my parents just to get the gear. I have been sailing for 6 years and wakeboarding for about 5. I am about 5'7" and 130 pounds. the average winds here are 8-12 kts. I have been told you want to start with a small kite and big board. Do you have any recommendations on what to buy or what to look for.
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I strongly recommend lessons.
At your size, a larger board (something 45cm wide) will allow you to make a 13m kite work. No need to go any bigger than a 13m "C" kite or 12m "bow" with a big board. If you weighed 160 or more, that would not hold true. Light people don't need very big kites. |
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yea I was looking at an 11m bow for now I am trying to gain a few pounds so hopefully when winter rolls around I will be able to keep the same kite (If I am experienced enough). As far a rockers go would there be an advantage to a three stage or continuos or is it just personal preference?
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I agree with Scott about the kite sizes and board sizes.
I would look at the Spleene Board 154x42. for more info check out http://www.airpadrekiteboarding.com/...wtopic.php?t=4 Jeff at Air Padre is the biggest seller of Spleene and he can probably get you the best price. Just got one and LOVE it. cheers
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Roberto Villate 4 Winds 7 Seas PASA Level III Instructor rvillate@msn.com http://www.kitesurfatlas.com/schools/4winds7seas |
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okay mate, I hope this could help u out a bit now.
I am a 149 pounder and a late teen. I know how it is to be in a tight budget as u are lad. But there is something called work! Yup yup yup. okay now on to the equip, shall we? Im a 149 with a 157 cm cabrinha prodigy( check it out) and 2005 best yarga 13 meter for 13-19 knts for u i shall say my board and a 13 or 14 gud luck brotha Danny |
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All sounds right to me. No bigger than 13m 8) |
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As far as the Cabrinha Nitro and Element both 12m with the recon control system, is that a good setup for my needs? I managed to find both in my price range (Used) or would you advise against it? It seems like the recon system for these kites is a must, but good for someone with less experience.
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got that right
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It's here! I was able to get a 12m Cabrinha co2 with bag bar lines pump on ebay for 250 buck brand new. I also got myself boost II dvd. I still need to tune the kite's setting a little bit but hopefully I will be rippin soon.
o yeah and does anyone know of a good place for body dragging? I was thinkin maybe sunset beach in Tarpon at high tide I only know of one rock pile and there is no boat traffic on the north side. Also as far as a harness goes what are pro's and cons of waist versus seat? |
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hehehe
dude, with all due respect, I wouldnt even consider body dragging BYURSELF come to Miami, lots of shallow water |
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