| After your initial purchase
and practice with your starter kites you hopefully now have developed
good flying skills. With these new skills you have hopefully been able
to demo other equipment. Hopefully you have tried 2 line
and 4 line set ups, high aspect versus low aspect kites, a variety of
board types and lengths and you have experimented with different bars
and chicken loops.
NOW YOU ARE READY TO GET YOUR
OWN QUIVER.
Here are some helpful tips and questions you should be able to answer
before your next kite purchase. Your goal is to have 2 or 3 kites and
one board. You should get the right kite and board
for you , don't worry what others are riding
1/ What type of board do I
prefer (mutant, twin, pickle )
2. What length board is
my ideal kite board . Remember your initial kite board is going to be a lot
longer than your ideal board .Your first board is going to be kept for those
marginal days when the wind is light..
3. What type of binding
do I prefer ( strap, low boots, high boots )
4. What type of kite 2
line or 4 line do I prefer and why do I think it better.
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The 4 line
system allows the rider to power and depower the kite . This is a very
important feature in gusty wind areas. It also aids in the launch of
kites and allows riders to have more control in an expanded wind
range . Most people in variable wind
areas rely on the depower system of the 4 line kites to give a steady
pull. The alternative is to rely on the board as your method of
controlling being overpowered , by pointing hard up wind and keeping the
kite low and near the edge of the window.
.2 line kites are particularly suited to wake boards and pickle forks
hopefully you experimented with different board types to see what your preference
is. 4 lines fly closer to the edge of the window when out on
the chicken loop allowing the rider to handle nasty gusts better .
they also allow bigger floater airs because generally the rider can be
more wound up when he leaves the beach.
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| WHY
PAY A PREMIUM FOR 2003 KITES
The
2003 kites and some 2002 kites warrant the premium you pay for
them because they are so much less likely to Hindemburg, much
faster flying ( important for waves and jumping ), significantly
more adjustible to conditions and individual rider
preferences. They have simplier and safer quick releases, better
bags, bars, lines, and warranties |
Now that you have decided what you want your quiver to be based on 2
line or 4 line and your board preference the next step is to decide
sizes
5/ What is your most used kite
size in your area. Remember as you get more experience you tend to fly a
bigger kite . Also as you get more comfortable on your ideal length kite
board you will need a bigger kite
6/ What is the smallest kite you will use in your area
| Now your quiver should fit into
one of the below |
Your next purchase should not
cover the same range as your first kite, go up rather than down and
make sure you get a short board / kite package. Plan on selling your
first kite down
the line.
Get kites from companies that are at the fore front of research and have
good warranty programs. (this means they have durable kites)
Take care of your quiver, you should not be working your kites now.
Hopefully those days are passed.
If you need any help
email
me
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