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Buying New Kite - WHICH OF SO MANY?

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jennavzla
jennavzla
WA
72 posts
jennavzla jennavzla
WA, 72 posts
5 Dec 2015 1:01pm
Hi guys,

Im on the search of a new kite and Im quite undeceisive on which on to go for.

Im looking at 6-7m kites, North Rebel and Vegas. Some people say that it might be hard to start with (as Im a beginner) and some other people say that I should go for it! Im also taking a look at Slighshot RPM, but I dont really want to buy a kite that will put my learning curve very steep, although Im sure they are all ace kites!

Any suggestions for a 55kg girl that is learning?

Any advice highly appreciated!!
Greenarrowz
Greenarrowz
NSW
301 posts
Greenarrowz Greenarrowz
NSW, 301 posts
5 Dec 2015 4:25pm
Depends on what style your headed toward....
But i suggest a 3 strut surf kite like
Switch element 4.... 5 7 or 9m .
Great kite good drift good depower easy relaunch and around 7 to $800 brand new.
I have 5 and the build quality is as good as my ozone edge v8.
You would go from beginner to Intermediate and beyond with this type of kite.
kitcho207
kitcho207
NSW
865 posts
kitcho207 kitcho207
NSW, 865 posts
5 Dec 2015 4:52pm
Rpm would be a great kite to learn on. Prob easier than the Vegas and has bigger wind range.
Spitfire
Spitfire
WA
398 posts
Spitfire Spitfire
WA, 398 posts
5 Dec 2015 2:20pm
Vegas has a small wind range and the Rebel a 5th line which is a pain in the arse if it gets wrapped up in the kite if it overflies you. If your looking at slingshots have a look at the Rally. So many good kites out there. Most surf kites are good beginner kites as they are stable and quick to relaunch.
Kozzie
Kozzie
QLD
1451 posts
Kozzie Kozzie
QLD, 1451 posts
5 Dec 2015 5:49pm
just buy a FREERIDE kite.

every company has one.

dont get anything else for your first couple seasons.
kemp90
kemp90
QLD
1694 posts
kemp90 kemp90
QLD, 1694 posts
5 Dec 2015 6:09pm
^^^ agreed. There is no need for a freestyle kite in till your unhooking and even then you can unhook on most kites. Anything from a bandit, park, ts, dice, switchblade, envy. Everything but a c kite. Unless you like the pop and drop boosts, or need lots of line slack there is no need for a c kite.
5th lines are definitely a pain when starting.
Kamikuza
Kamikuza
QLD
6493 posts
Kamikuza Kamikuza
QLD, 6493 posts
5 Dec 2015 8:32pm
The one you like the best after trying it.
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