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[sphen]

Thats good to know. I'm hoping picking up a trainer kite soon and will be using that over the summer until the lessons open up again in the fall. Also I plan on going to OWC at least once this summer. If anyone else once to go let me know, maybe we could set something up.

[DJ HiPPiE]

Originally Posted by sphen

Thats good to know. I'm hoping picking up a trainer kite soon and will be using that over the summer until the lessons open up again in the fall. Also I plan on going to OWC at least once this summer. If anyone else once to go let me know, maybe we could set something up.

There is a cable park opening up soon in Seffner

[sphen]

Seffner really? Thats a lot closer, hopefully it opens soon. But hey I was browsing for trainer kites on ebay and ran across this one. Whats your guys opinion on it?

http://cgi.ebay.com/Quad-Kitesurfing...QQcmdZViewItem

Thanks.

[conchxpress]

The kite looks good and a good price also. However, it appears that it only has control handles, and doesn't have a bar. You need the bar to get practice getting the same steering motion you would with a bigger kite. Plus I've seen Paul's video and he uses the bar for the trainer. Check with the seller. There may be a bar included. A lot of them have both bar and handles. Definitely need the bar.

In fact, if you send me a pm, I'll let you have mine, it's an Airrush, for free. When you are up and riding, and read about someone needing to get a trainer, pay it forward.

Frank

[conchxpress]

My Airush is only a 2 meter. If that makes any difference.

Frank

Best makes a 3m trainer for around $125... expensive but worth it. I can jump with it on land in good wind!

But whatever you get will work as long as it has a bar (and preferably a leash... the best trainer does).

[DJ HiPPiE]

Originally Posted by Tom Stock

Best makes a 3m trainer for around $125... expensive but worth it. I can jump with it on land in good wind!

Really.....Well then I think I know what i'm picking up soon.

[pdfox]

Originally Posted by sphen

Seffner really? Thats a lot closer, hopefully it opens soon. But hey I was browsing for trainer kites on ebay and ran across this one. Whats your guys opinion on it?

http://cgi.ebay.com/Quad-Kitesurfing...QQcmdZViewItem

Thanks.

This kite is less than 1 square meter. It's way to small to get any kind of feel for training. I would look for a kite at least 2.5 - 3 square meters. As stated in other posts it's best to use a bar instead of handles. This add looks to me like a complete ripoff.

[Kiteboarding Tampa Bay]

Personally, I think the Slingshot 3m is the best deal for 229.00
Its bombproof and has tons of pull- try mine if you want to. It flies very well compared to other brands.

I have another "trainer kite" on the way that should be real nice in light winds...
Anyone have a land board to sell or trade?

Originally Posted by Kiteboarding Tampa Bay

Anyone have a land board to sell or trade?

http://www.stpetekites.com/catalog/p...products_id=39

You could probably negotiate on that price with Bryan, it's been up there awhile.