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Originally posted by ste
Can anyone tell me if the peterlynn venom 2 is any good,heard its a good all round kite.I am only just starting out.Cheers.
. I'd be looking for some recent second hand gear to get you up and going. Providing it's in good order, it's a much more economical way to do it, plus then you're not trashing brand new gear with the inevitable hammerings into the water 
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Originally posted by mrbonkquote:
Originally posted by ste
Can anyone tell me if the peterlynn venom 2 is any good,heard its a good all round kite.I am only just starting out.Cheers.
Hi Ste....welcome to the addiction :-)
Unfortunately, this forum isn't exactly the epitome of honest, unbiased opinion....particularly when you ask a question like that one. If you have a bit of a look through previous posts on this sort of topic, you'll see what I mean.
Is there a local kitesurfing crew where you are? If so, have a bit of a look at what everyone else is using. More chance of being able to get help from the locals if you're on the same/similar gear. Have you had a go at kitesurfing at all yet, or are you looking to buy gear and then get into it? If you haven't had a go yet, you might look at getting a couple of lessons first, just to see if it's the sport for you. That way you're not out of pocket for new gear if you decide it isn't.
EDIT: Oops....just read your previous posts. Ok, so you've had lessons.....good
Sorry, can't comment on the Venom....never flown one, but I *do* want to....just haven't had the opportunity where I am.
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Originally posted by ste
Can anyone tell me if the peterlynn venom 2 is any good,heard its a good all round kite.I am only just starting out.Cheers.
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Originally posted by Mr float
good advice
When you 'do' fly the venom you will find that the "inevitable hammerings " are not inevitable (particularly when combined with good instruction).Also it is important that as Bob Dawson says you fly the venom like you hate it(ie don't be afraid to be aggressive)
Cheers
Lach
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Originally posted by Mr float
Where are you?
Regards
Lach
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Originally posted by robbo
i have flown the venom a bit (not 2).
i weigh 110, was flying the 13m, and found that in all but winds 20 knots and above, i didnt have much fun.
i really had to work the kite, which usually ended up with me being down wind quite a bit.
it was a friends kite though, and maybe i didnt spend the time required to find out the nuances of it.
i worked it like i hated it, but in the end i hated having to work it like i hated it
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Originally posted by schmik
I love and hate my venom. Used to have a 13m and 19m. Now just own the 19m. At 78kg the 13m used to get rarely used.The 19 gets used heaps.
The auto zenith is good, especially when you come off. As Mrfloat said the kite can try to sneak up higher in the window, this can be a bit annoying. Launching and landing good. Relaunch is good. Stability is awsome. The stability makes it easier to focus on your riding rather than flying the kite.
The annoying things are... when the kite tangle before a launch. After landing (to safetly) it can take a bit of setup to get ready for the next launch. This annoys me if i want to land and adjust the internal strap and relaunch.
I used to get very annoyed at the bottom end of the v19 (lacking in bottom end) but have light wind board now. It works Ok in the lower range with a big board. Once you get some apparent wind the ride is good.... it's just hard to get going due to slow turning / slow flight.
mike
