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So what kite to buy, too many options?

Posted: Fri Nov 14, 2008 12:06 am
by Beadnell Drew
Just new to the sport but fully hook! After a great season of kiting in the North East and then 3 weeks in Brazil from Cumbuco to Jeri and back I am thinking of changing my kit after seeing the variety on the market. But what to get? I really cant decide. Travelling and kiting in Brazil opened my eyes to an industry full of innovation and diversity. There is so much to chose from but not the chance to try it all and when your buying 3 new kites you need to get it right! Cos it aint cheap, especially with todays climate. Thank god we arent having a recession with the wind tho! I need a kite that will ride waves, gusty North East conditions and then travel to Brazil for 3 weeks a year and ride lagoons be unhooked and do downwinders so what do I buy? Your feedback and comments would be most appreciated

Re: So what kite to buy, too many options?

Posted: Fri Nov 14, 2008 12:30 am
by dannyalvarez
Here you go the perfect quiver for you>>>>> http://www.wainmanhawaii.com/node/23
everything you need is included(repair, xtra pigtails..etc.....) :jump: :jump:

Re: So what kite to buy, too many options?

Posted: Fri Nov 14, 2008 12:57 am
by PAFF
Beadnell Drew wrote:Just new to the sport but fully hook! After a great season of kiting in the North East and then 3 weeks in Brazil from Cumbuco to Jeri and back I am thinking of changing my kit after seeing the variety on the market. But what to get? I really cant decide. Travelling and kiting in Brazil opened my eyes to an industry full of innovation and diversity. There is so much to chose from but not the chance to try it all and when your buying 3 new kites you need to get it right! Cos it aint cheap, especially with todays climate. Thank god we arent having a recession with the wind tho! I need a kite that will ride waves, gusty North East conditions and then travel to Brazil for 3 weeks a year and ride lagoons be unhooked and do downwinders so what do I buy? Your feedback and comments would be most appreciated
Buy a Helix2-Rev2-SB4, will fit your level for a few years.. All kites that works nice allround, and still powerfull and fun.

Re: So what kite to buy, too many options?

Posted: Fri Nov 14, 2008 2:43 pm
by Beadnell Drew
Thanks...so I have actually heard and read a bit about the wainman. Saw a few on the water in Brazil. Do you use Wainman? If so what are the advantages of this kite?

Re: So what kite to buy, too many options?

Posted: Sun Feb 08, 2009 12:04 pm
by schmoe
Last year North kite overstocks are sold for crazy bargains. Too hard to pass on those deals. I passed on the deals since 5 lines is not an option for me. I am guessing many people feel the same, since other companies do not have those massive amounts of overstocks from last year. Maybe someone at north will finally "get it".

Re: So what kite to buy, too many options?

Posted: Sun Feb 08, 2009 8:23 pm
by doc
great deals on royal solos here in the uk.
nice smooth kite that soaks up the gusts and behaves when unhooked.