Beginner - looking for recommendations in Seattle area

nero_yyz · Since 28 Aug 2006 1 Posts New Member

Hi, I'm new to the sport and looking for recommendations for kite size for the Seattle area - what do most people use? I am thinking 14-16m to start out - looking for a cheap used kite. Any suggestions? Thanks!

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adrianczm · Since 06 Mar 2006 89 Posts Cozumel, Mexico

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Teague · Since 10 Jul 2005 114 Posts Really Windy Places Stoked

If your just getting into it a 12m would be good to have for Fall around Seattle then in about 3 months you will wish you had a 9m and sometimes smaller. If you are on a budget or you want the best of both worlds you could pick up a 12m and 7m Waroo. The overlap and range of those two kites have been proven very effective for many conditions. Good luck with your kiting. Seattle has some awesome winter kiting conditions IMO.

Teague

Pepi · Mon Aug 28, 06 9:28 pm

I'd recommend visiting Jason Clack at the Seattle Kite Center(Jetty Island, Everett), or Robin Ogaard at Urban Surf (N. Lake Union, Seattle).
Both shops sell both new and used kites, they're both great guys with a ton of history kiting in the Seattle area.

Pepi Gerald
2nd Wind Sports
Hood River, OR