40rdy

does anybody do this by any chance. getting a radsail 3m for 30 quid
any tips about the sport . cant wait to get it flying

Franx2

I had a go with one a while ago.....

Sooooo much power, and it dragged me head first down the beach before ditching itself straight into a muddy pool on the beach

Think I'll stick to windsurfing tbh. It was pretty windy though - I should probably have tried a smaller one to begin with, but we didn't have one

boxst

Hello

I have seen someone wack themselves into a wall in Brighton whilst being dragged along by one. Quite amusing until I noticed he was really hurt and then went to help.

Steve

The Snug Rhino

did this for a few years with board and then buggy....gave up as all my local fields banned buggies and then loads of beaches did as well - if you can find somewhere to do it its great fun but just flying the kite is a bit of a bore after a while - you need a bugy/board.

i had a flexifoil modded buggy, and 3 blade2's and a blade 9m for when it was calm.

unclebuck

Don't tell me.... he was an IT geek. Should have left him where he fell..

Recaro

I really want to try kitesurfing.

looks good fun, though a little scary. And I wouldnt know where to start. I don't think its a sport you can just buy the kit and off you go.

POC

I have a 4.8m pro kite and it can generate more than enough power to lift me 6-10ft off of the ground (im 6ft tall and 13st). Start off with the smaller kites and dont go out in high winds until you have some serious exp behind you as these things can get you into trouble very quickly! Stay away from the 'blades as they can tip you on your head and break your back (there was a guy on the flexifoil forums last year that broke his back/neck due to flying a large kite with not enough exp)! Kite killers are a must etc. 3m Radsail should be a nice safe starter kite.

Check out http://community.flexifoil.com there is a good mix of newbies and professional users on that forum, read through the threads etc to make sure you know what you are getting into!

Great fun though, and provides one hell of a workout! Im reasonably fit and after 15/20mins of static flying im completely knackered

PG

A 3m radsail @ £30 isn't too bad (quite good if it's a PRO model) but tbh you will be bored of it in no time and will want something with a little more power.
A PKD Buster is a better first kite and there is one here for £50ono.
I have a Flexi Blade III 4m, 3m Buster, a 5m Flexi Viper and a board and as POC says it is a good laugh and a good workout.

40rdy

is this good value for kite line then
http://stores.ebay.co.uk/Marionville...QQftidZ2QQtZkm

dpb

Almost enevitably...

Aye up Franx

PG

That is the same company as www.skymonster.com
Good prices and great service.

555-Shaggy

Yeah, started flying in September, but only been out about 3 or 4 times so far.. got a 3m Ozone Samurai.. love it, just need to get on that board now and combine the two.

POC

im gonna sell my board just scares the **** outta me

Was watching a couple of pro kite surfers down in Cornwall last summer, amazing skills. Flying static is one thing, strapping a plank to yer feet and being dragged is quite another

Apparition

POC Hi How are you ?
I'm just ordering new lines for my 1.5 metre ram kite....... looney toons went and crossed the old lines and cut through them. Taking it (and him) away to Ireland next week.
Yve

POC

yeah im good thanks, you? 1.5mtr? get something bigger girl!