New member here. I was going to post in the New Member forum but that seems all but dead. Figure no point as some of the posts on the front page were not even from this year.
That being said, wow...talk about addicting. A recent trip to the Gulf Coast had me fascinated on what might just be the best hobby I've ever seen. My passion for sailing, skiiing / snowboarding, and the water...all merged.
I'm still in training. Started with a small 2 line snapshot kite then moved up to my current Tensor 5.0. That has been amazingly fun (although its more sluggish than I expected) and flys in almost no wind. Currently still training on land, mastering kite control and what not. Hoping to move on to my next kite (maybe a leading edge inflatable) like the Naish Ride in a larger size. Also plan to join up with a local group and/or instructor before hitting the water. Amazing sport. Wish I had found it sooner in life.
If anyone has any good recommendations for my first Water Kite (besides the Naish Ride), please let me know. My tensor 5.0 has been great on land but I'm eager to get wet. I'm a big guy at 210 lbs and winds in my area typically average around 10 mph with gusts in the teens.
Appreciate The Help and Hi Everyone