I'm going to be getting some new kites. Seeing as I am not a complete beginner anymore, but still a far way off advanced, I was just wondering, which specific type of kite would be best for me if I like high, floaty boosts? Currently I have a T2.

I'm not really looking for C kites, mainly because of their small windrange and I can only afford 2 kites new.

I weigh 100kilos, 6ft2"

I've heard mention of the rev a lot, if anyone has had a chance to compare it to the T2, it would be great to hear what you think.

edge II

Sonic

Rev

in that order.

Ok, I definantly see a pattern emerging; hybrid kites. This is good, thanks

Yep, North Rhinos are the go, not the Rebels, like I said. Never seen anyone jump higher and longer on anything else.

Best kite for height and hang time Rhino 2 10mtr!!! hands down

Go Old school and I boost LARGE on my 18 mtr NAISH AERO 2. This kite is sick for boosting and hang time like I've never experienced with the new kites.

Later

Hey Jimmyz,

I think if you drop in on Kitepower, they should have a demo Edge II for you to try.

Don't mind the nosebleeds from altitude, you just get used to it

Good winds,

Don't Buy Ozone they may have the hang time/ float but they just don't sit like most other kites in the sky (they don't find them selfs in the air as well as other kites). don't have a fantastic wind range like many other kites.

I have seen this first hand with a mates 9m Ozone Instinct when i was flying a SB2 8m and was going harder than him in lighter winds.

KiteDevil said...

MarcusP said...

Don't Buy Ozone they may have the hang time/ float but they just don't sit like most other kites in the sky (they don't find them selfs in the air as well as other kites). don't have a fantastic wind range like many other kites.

yeah that's right and they do poo's all the time, raining down on your head as you kite, and they kill innocent little beavers and children building sandcastles AND they are responsible for global warming and the current economic climate.

Gold.

The 7m Sport goes pretty huge in 30 knots. Poo rainingly huge. Look out little beavers!

Don't we all love a bit of friendly rivalry
Say no to censorrship[}:)], let them have a go at each over and we do the laughing

i don't fly a SB2 i said i was on one that day because my fuels would not fly. Ozone are not good kites! and i dont suck donkey balls. the only thing that sucks is you trying to fly a kite.

so what if i like eating donkey balls? with a side dish of glass and a sprinkle of pubic hair. maybe you should go suck the balls of the guys down at kite power, while telling them how much u love the Ozone kites.

I SEE A TALL DARK STRANGER IN YOUR LIFE.
Just to see you get hyped up is funny. ill have to agree with you on my mum. Shes going around pretty fast for a 180kg woman.

Jimmyz, how is your progression going mate?

If you are already a confident and smooth jumper then you will prob be allright on any kite.
HOWEVER, if you are a typical beginner then you will prob be able to jump, but you are'nt getting much height or distance and you aren't sticking your landings. If this sounds like you then try something with short lines like the Rev.

I used to always fly the kite over the window or not keep the kite moving during a jump, and crash and burn. I jumped on the Rev, it has shorter lines and is a bloody fast kite that sits further back in the window (so it will rarely fly over the window). Since owning the Revs I've improved by leaps and bounds and it jumps BIG.

I cant comment on the Ozone or the North, but I reckon you should think about the shorter lines and a kite that doesnt overfly the window or backstall. The Rev has it licked in this area. I thought you might want to hear from a Rev owner too as its on your list.

Oh yeh, longer lines will get some extra height out of your kite too so extensions on the Rev would make it go higher.

To answer Walshd's question, yeh I'm at the point where I'm getting about 2 in 3 landings nailed, ironically I seem to nail the ones where I jump higher, because I have more time to consider how to place my board on the water. I wouldn't say I'm 100% confident every time I boost yet, but I'm getting there; been practicing every time the wind is up.

Thanks everyone for the advice. I think I have a good idea of the top four or so boosting kites now . I'm gunna make a point of it to demo a few before I throw a whole lot of dosh at them obviously.

Neill said...

edge II

Sonic

Rev

in that order.

neilo his T2 would boost higher then the rev. The rev and t2 are very similar, rev is more dynamic and better for surf, t2 has more range and better boosts.