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Second time around!! 3 Years, 2 Months ago
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Hi all. I'm new here and I'm looking for a bit of advice on a kite. I'm 43yrs old and was into kites as a kid......yeah that long ago. Had a Powel stunt kite...oh yeah!!Me and my son regularly fly a small Symphony 2 line on the beach. I live in Nairn, N.E Scotland and I'm looking at getting into traction kite flying, possibly boarding if my old knees will stand it!! Looking at a Beemer 4m, any thoughts? Did I say I'm also 6'2" and 14st!
Ta
Jon
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mrjonnie
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Re: Second time around!! 3 Years, 2 Months ago
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I would recommend something smaller as your first kite, 2m would be a good start. Its suprising how much power is in a traction kite.
Kites that I recommend to people tend to be those that I have knowledge about, the PKD Buster II 2m is a brilliant kite. I've heard the new HQ Beamers are quite good, never flown one though so can't compare it to the Busters.
O.
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Re: Second time around!! 3 Years, 2 Months ago
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Hi Jon,
I'm also 6'2" , 40, more than 14st :rolleyes: ( This reads like a dating forum)
The first traction kite I had was the 3mtr PKD Buster II, It has been more than able to pull me round on a buggy and face first down the field a few times.
It is better to have started on a smaller kite and move up size than to start large and scare yourself out of the sport
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Worlds oldest Flexfoil Sport buggy
Lengthened, strengthened & added side rails  ,Now with tandem option
1.4mtr Beamer III
3mtr Buster II
5.5mtr Brooza II
5.5mtr Buster I
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Re: Second time around!! 3 Years, 2 Months ago
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As I read more I think a smaller Buster might be in order, cheaper too and being a Yorkshire chap that appeals too!!
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mrjonnie
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Re: Second time around!! 3 Years, 2 Months ago
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Shameless plug : If you do decided to go for a PKD Buster, give us a shout as we can set it up for you and have it posted up ready to fly. The 09 Busters do look nice, can check on availability.
O.
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Re: Second time around!! 3 Years, 2 Months ago
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Hi
Owain mentioned the HQ Beamer III -- I can recommend the 2 or 3m versions for a beginner -- I have the 5m which is a lovely kite...
I can also recommend Peter Lynn's Pepper II (I have the 4m) or the new Hornet. Again I would go with the 2 or 3m size...
Finally check out the Ozone Imp Quattros -- either the 2.5 or 3.5m size would be good for starters...
For the record I'm 49 (50 on December the 1st!), 6ft 1', and 140kg...
Brian
PS I think everyone of a similar age must have had a Peter Powell Stunt Kite!!!!
I had the blue one with a pink tail...
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In the quiver:
Flexi 4.9m Blade III
Flexi 3.5m Bullet
Flexi Stacker 6's (x2)
HQ 5.0m Beamer III
Kinell 7.5m Fusion
Ozone 1.5m Imp Quattros (x2)
Ozone 4.5m Little Devil
Ozone 2m Samurai I
Peter Lynn 4m Pepper II
PKD 2m Buster I
Flexi Buggy
Various Static/2 Line Kite |
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Re: Second time around!! 3 Years, 2 Months ago
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Arhhhhhh days on the moors above Bradford with me Blue Peter Powel, those were the days! I went to school with Tim Benson who builds a stunt kite or two these days. Thanks for all the advice on makes and sizes. Will be hinting to Mrs.Lane as it's my birthday in December too.
Jon
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mrjonnie
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