g3legacy Posted June 24, 2008 Report Share Posted June 24, 2008 I have been thinking of buying a foil kite (as big lei's are a bit heavy) for low wind. Id like something from 5 - 15 mph to board with - although i expect 5mph is pushing it lol! I have been told about blades but i know many people get smashed up on blades so i will probably avoid them Does anyone think i 6m rage would be any good? What other kites should i look at? I was thinking that i might be better off using a 6-7m foil and using longer lines than using a huge kite that is super slow. Anyway, feel free to throw your advice at me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wenglish Posted June 24, 2008 Report Share Posted June 24, 2008 12m x air is worth a look its our low wind kite and its not that slow either Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redmoo Posted June 24, 2008 Report Share Posted June 24, 2008 8.5m blade is a monster....but so long as you treat it right, it will return the favour. These things can get people going when you cant even see the leaves on the trees moving! Adam Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
g3legacy Posted June 24, 2008 Author Report Share Posted June 24, 2008 do you think an 8.5m blade is any less likely to kick my arse than a 4.9? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Junior Posted June 24, 2008 Report Share Posted June 24, 2008 haha no, a blade will kick your arse whatever size, what ever wind. thats why everyone loves them:) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
g3legacy Posted June 24, 2008 Author Report Share Posted June 24, 2008 haha, they have such a reputation. I hope i am never tempted to buy one lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Junior Posted June 24, 2008 Report Share Posted June 24, 2008 you cant say that! everyones got to have a blade at some point, they are awesome kites:) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hdavecorsa Posted June 24, 2008 Report Share Posted June 24, 2008 12m sabre2 , just got mine off the ebay, shop selling them brand new, bargain price, take a look well happy with mine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
g3legacy Posted June 24, 2008 Author Report Share Posted June 24, 2008 im considering one mate : ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGriff Posted June 24, 2008 Report Share Posted June 24, 2008 Still think your gonna need 12 mph to get goin on a board and im only 70 kg.. It might fly in ten but not alot of traction....... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lorax Posted June 25, 2008 Report Share Posted June 25, 2008 Our low wind kite is PL Reactor 8.3, or "Monstrosity" as we call it (cannot imagine how it is to ride the new size they made, a 10.4!!!) We are able to ride boards/buggies with it even at 5 knots and less! (although if it is less, there's pretty much no action, just freeride). Very good kite and very fast for its size. Doesn't give you much side pull, so probably just what you need. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adamski Posted June 25, 2008 Report Share Posted June 25, 2008 We use an 8.3 reactor also. I have had this in the air when nothing else is going... awesome power when there is SOME wind. I hae had blades too... reactor goes earlier and wont attempt to slaughter you should the wind rise by 2mph!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gregga Posted June 25, 2008 Report Share Posted June 25, 2008 12m pansh ace? cheap and probs good in low wind, never tried one myself but my m8 has the 5m and likes it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Afro1599968737 Posted June 25, 2008 Report Share Posted June 25, 2008 i've boarded and jumped in 7/8mph with a 9m haka Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
5N1TCH Posted June 25, 2008 Report Share Posted June 25, 2008 I had a go on a 6m Rage on Monday in wind of around 8-12 mph, didn't get a chance to try it with my buggy but it certainly had plenty of pull, slow turning tho with a bar, if I buy one its gonna be with handles. I've been offered the one I tried for £150 complete with lines and handles, its in good nick and is in the petrol colours, does anyone know if this is a good deal? I noticed that some shops are doing deals on new kites in samba colours, but im happy to go 2nd hand if the price is right. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rowlf Posted June 25, 2008 Report Share Posted June 25, 2008 thats a good deal the rrp is 350 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muf Posted June 25, 2008 Report Share Posted June 25, 2008 6.5m Radsails Eolo Savage. Flown one in about 4 knots and saw a big fat bastid run a full circle and sweep this beast through a full 360 then continue to fly it. Fascinating viewing indeed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martiin Posted June 25, 2008 Report Share Posted June 25, 2008 you cant say that! everyones got to have a blade at some point, they are awesome kites:) Very true. Look for a fixed bridle about 8-9mtrs or a depower foil from 12 to 15mtrs. If you want to go the flysurfer route you could have something even bigger like a 19. Main brands to check out are Peterlynn, Ozone, Flexi and Flysurfer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morgan Posted June 25, 2008 Report Share Posted June 25, 2008 buy a frisbee Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tone Posted June 25, 2008 Report Share Posted June 25, 2008 Anything from Flysurfer above 10m..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
g3legacy Posted June 25, 2008 Author Report Share Posted June 25, 2008 buy a frisbee Haha thanks for the tip morgan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
5N1TCH Posted June 26, 2008 Report Share Posted June 26, 2008 Rowlf, thanks for your advice, I bought the Rage but got it with a traction extreme bar and lines instead of handles for £160 which seemed an even better deal Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pen-dragon Posted June 26, 2008 Report Share Posted June 26, 2008 12m x air is worth a look its our low wind kite and its not that slow either what he said they rock in light win + you can always jump off a mountain with it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Windy Wheeler Posted June 26, 2008 Report Share Posted June 26, 2008 Blade..... go one you know you want to!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KiteDeck Dan Posted July 1, 2008 Report Share Posted July 1, 2008 i get on fine with my 12m frenzy a real nice summer wind beast Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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