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Spike
Since 13 May 2007
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Alameda
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 Sun May 13, 07 10:22 am Advice on first kite |
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Hey everyone,
I am curently searching for my first kite: a 9 m^2. I live in portland and am looking at a bow or SLE kite. I have visited the shops in hood river. I am debating between the NAISH BOXER SLE, the SLINGSHOT TURBO DIESEL 2, or possibly a GK kite. Im looking for something that is durable considering I'm new to kiteboarding and will most likely end up smashing it into the water a lot, as well as safe. Big jumps are not realy a priority for me... yet. I would greatly appreciate any useful advice,
thanks
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Mrlaroo
Since 02 Jan 2007
181 Posts
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| Sun May 13, 07 12:58 pm |
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| I am not familar w/ those kites but buy your small kite first. |
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Kataku2k3
Since 14 Aug 2005
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Los Angeles, CA
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| Sun May 13, 07 1:59 pm |
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| You're going to have some problems asking that kinda question on here... These type of posts normally get locked 'cause of all the shit they create (ie. people's bias, etc.). You can ask about it on Kiteforum.com, but it'd be best to just demo the kites and see what you think for yourself... |
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Wind Slither
Since 04 Mar 2005
2575 Posts
The 503
METAL
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| Sun May 13, 07 2:18 pm |
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| mackalaroo@hotmail.com wrote: | | but buy your small kite first. |
Yeah, without talking about this brand vs. that brand....
I think it's a mistake to only own a 9m for too long. I struggled for my first year and a half because all I had was a 9m. I thought something was wrong with me and was ready to give it up. Then I finally got a 13M and my first day on it I was staying up with and making jibes and going...wow...this really is fun.
I also wouldn't automatically go for a new kite...only because your going to thrash your first kites and no sense buying the latest most expensive. You can find great deals on some traditional C's right now and these kites will help you learn some valuable gust management and edging skills.
My .02 |
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kitekid
Since 15 Apr 2007
170 Posts
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| Sun May 13, 07 2:37 pm |
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| ill sell you a first kite that is a good del 300$ kite complete airush flow 04 very smooth kite ask any one out there who has flown one |
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shastadogs2
Since 28 Mar 2005
336 Posts
Obsessed
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| Sun May 13, 07 4:40 pm |
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kites are by and large more alike than they are different.
i have flown naish, slinghsot, north, gk, cabrinhna, bow, sle and traditional. all have a slightly different feel, some have slightly more or less fit and finish. but any passionate arguement regarding one kite's superiority over another has always reminded me of the "my highschool is better than your highschool" line of thought: adolescent.
take home message: fly as many kites as you can. and buy what works for you.
and welcome to what i like to call the salvation navy.
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pkh
Since 27 Feb 2005
6548 Posts
Couve / Hood
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| Sun May 13, 07 7:04 pm |
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| yes! Katu, Slither, and Shasta all speak thruth... we got kinda an unofficial ban on "what brand kite to buy" threads ... and there is a no "this kite vs. that kite" threads. |
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tekko
Since 20 Feb 2006
376 Posts
White Salmon
Liquid Force
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| Sun May 13, 07 7:27 pm |
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Go to the Gorge Performance Sauvie's Demo on Tues 5-15.
http://www.nwkite.com/forums/t-4443.html
Try many different kites. Speak to many people with varying oppinions and make up your own mind.
Nice thing is there are lots of good kites available these days, in a variety of designs for a variety of budgets.
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Liquid Force Kiteboarding in the Pacific Northwest.
Demo's always available to those on this forum.. PM me to schedule. |
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Spike
Since 13 May 2007
1414 Posts
Alameda
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| Sun May 13, 07 8:05 pm |
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| I'll head out to sauvies tuesday to check out some kites, thanks for the advice on the "what brand to buy" forum posting. makes sense. |
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