QLD
7 posts
Can anyone tell me what the 2007 slingshot link kites are like
am looking at a 12m kite, is it suitable for beginner??? weighting 82kg
thanks scott
My Comments:
WA
152 posts
Run and hide. The 12m Link was a 9-strut beast not suitable for any kiters much less newbies.
QLD
2057 posts
Think Hindenburg
Then run!!
VIC
1614 posts
Perhaps a Link club should be formed? Sort of like a penny-farthing club; something for folk who somehow enjoy riding dangerous, poor-handling, outdated and inefficient designs.
QLD
7 posts
Can anyone tell what size and style of kite, would suit beginner weighting 82kg
ACT
1258 posts
talk to your instructor, You will get a good idea from your lessons
QLD
7 posts
What are 2006 Size 11 Star bowkite like for beginners???
VIC
1614 posts
Try to go 2008 or later. About 12m for your first kite in qld. Anything with a supported leading edge. Should be able to pick up something decent from 2008 for $500 or so.
As Bennie said though, your instructor should be your first port of call.
NSW
554 posts
There's loads of good kites out there that would suit you Scotty, it's just quite funny that your 1st pic was the 12m Link. I'm sure it is a bargain, but Slingshot's worst ever kite. Do yourself a favour & think of something else. Get something as recent as possible, but even Slingshot's next model, REV1 was an excellent kite. When posts are advising getting lessons they are serious, learning is fraught with danger (not only to u but also the innocent kiddies nearby)
Good luck
Col
SA
45 posts
I "learnt" on a 12m Link and after about 12months the only thing i had learn t was not to let it hit the water because it was so difficult to re launch.
Switched to a 09 Rebel and progressed so quickly it wasn't funny.
