kennysarmy Posted June 3, 2015 Posted June 3, 2015 Currently I have a BIG BUZZ and wondered what the next kite to progress to might be that would fly in less wind and give a good arm work out Cheers
ICTDirect_Dave Posted June 3, 2015 Posted June 3, 2015 I get a lot of fun with my old Flexifoil Bullet 4.5m. It's a fantastic workout on the arms and can take you for a ride in higher winds. You can get some good air on it too. I'm not sure what it's successor is as i know it's no longer made. My brother in law uses a Blade IV which is more powerful still. I'd say they're your next target if you're thinking of something bigger/with four lines
kennysarmy Posted June 3, 2015 Author Posted June 3, 2015 I get a lot of fun with my old Flexifoil Bullet 4.5m. It's a fantastic workout on the arms and can take you for a ride in higher winds. You can get some good air on it too. I'm not sure what it's successor is as i know it's no longer made. My brother in law uses a Blade IV which is more powerful still. I'd say they're your next target if you're thinking of something bigger/with four lines Thanks. Does n't look like the Bullet is available new... Power Kites, Power Kiting, Recreational Kiting. Flexifoil Power Kite Range - Flexifoil Kites What would you say was the nearest one?
ICTDirect_Dave Posted June 3, 2015 Posted June 3, 2015 Looking at their current range I'd say either the Rage 4.7M or the Blur 5.0M Flexifoil Blurr - Power Kites - Flexifoil Kites Flexifoil Rage - Power Kites - Flexifoil Kites Eventually you should aim to end up with a Blade V Flexifoil Blade V - Power Kites - Flexifoil Kites But they can be a handful especially if the wind is gusting. 1
kennysarmy Posted June 3, 2015 Author Posted June 3, 2015 Wondered about this: https://www.atbshop.co.uk/power-kites/peter-lynn-hornet-iii-power-kite
ICTDirect_Dave Posted June 3, 2015 Posted June 3, 2015 I couldn't give you any informed opinions about non-flexifoil kits I'm afraid. I've only ever flown Flexi, they're pretty much the best there is and the slightly increased cost is usually worth it 1
ICTDirect_Dave Posted June 3, 2015 Posted June 3, 2015 A Quick Ebay search found these two beauties Flexifoil Bullet 5.5m | eBay Flexifoil Rage 4.7m Power Traction Kite | eBay 1
HC_Netman Posted June 3, 2015 Posted June 3, 2015 I used to have a Flexifoil Rage 3m and I loved it. I no longer kite but if I did I wouldn't go for anything other than Flexi.
synaesthesia Posted June 3, 2015 Posted June 3, 2015 I've flown a few kites, however found it far better to fly them outside with a light wind rather than in the house.
Garacesh Posted June 3, 2015 Posted June 3, 2015 I've flown a few kites, however found it far better to fly them outside with a light wind rather than in the house. Bah! Beat me to it by 2 minutes! I just came here to type "Surely it's better to fly a kite outside the house? :getmecoat:" Grumble grumble. Meddling kids. 1
mats Posted June 3, 2015 Posted June 3, 2015 I built a kite buggy a few years ago and used it to tear up & down beaches in Lincolnshire and in big local parks. My 3m Flexi Blade was good but made too much lift for a buggy kite. I had 2.2m, 3.2 and 4.2m Peter Lynn C-Quads (still got the 4.2 I think) which were superb buggy kites, really fast and very responsive. Got over 40mph on a the 2.2 on a wild day at Pendine, Wales - it feels more like double that when your backside is about 6in from the sand. Get a buggy and some traction kites, it's ace fun.
ICTDirect_Dave Posted June 3, 2015 Posted June 3, 2015 I built a kite buggy a few years ago and used it to tear up & down beaches in Lincolnshire and in big local parks. My 3m Flexi Blade was good but made too much lift for a buggy kite. I had 2.2m, 3.2 and 4.2m Peter Lynn C-Quads (still got the 4.2 I think) which were superb buggy kites, really fast and very responsive. Got over 40mph on a the 2.2 on a wild day at Pendine, Wales - it feels more like double that when your backside is about 6in from the sand. Get a buggy and some traction kites, it's ace fun. I have a board with some 9" tyres. It's terrifying tearing down a beach in strong wind! Been some time since I gave it a go though
pcstru Posted June 3, 2015 Posted June 3, 2015 (edited) Bah! Beat me to it by 2 minutes! I just came here to type "Surely it's better to fly a kite outside the house? :getmecoat:" Grumble grumble. Meddling kids. There actually are indoor kites. I suspect my kite stuff is about to become another a victim of my move and clearout. Edited June 3, 2015 by pcstru
kennysarmy Posted June 4, 2015 Author Posted June 4, 2015 I doubt at my age I will be progressing to a board! This looks to get good reviews and is in my price range: Peter Lynn Hornet 3 III 2013 from Peter Lynn Kites 4-Line Handles Traction Control Bar Power Kites Buggy Buggies Landboarding Kiteboarding Powerkiteshop Power Kite Shop UK Equipment Thinking of the 3m model which should allow me to fly in lighter winds than the big buzz requires - yes?
kennysarmy Posted June 4, 2015 Author Posted June 4, 2015 I doubt at my age I will be progressing to a board! This looks to get good reviews and is in my price range: Peter Lynn Hornet 3 III 2013 from Peter Lynn Kites 4-Line Handles Traction Control Bar Power Kites Buggy Buggies Landboarding Kiteboarding Powerkiteshop Power Kite Shop UK Equipment Thinking of the 3m model which should allow me to fly in lighter winds than the big buzz requires - yes? or this is the same price..... HQ Beamer 5 V 4 IV Power Kites HQ beamer Power Kites HQ Kites UK Shop Review Powerkiteshop
mats Posted June 4, 2015 Posted June 4, 2015 I doubt at my age I will be progressing to a board! Boards are hard work and easy to fall off. Buggys are easy and hard to fall out of. A 3m kite will be fun in moderate winds - and the hornet is buggyable. I hadn't noticed them getting so spendy though - nearly £400 inc lines & handles!
eyetea Posted June 4, 2015 Posted June 4, 2015 I have a 3m flexi that I haven't had a chance to fly in ages Love it to bits though!
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