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So which is your favorite to fly for precision or tracking? Which kite do you prefer to fly the most? When I go to the beach there is usually several people with me that could be flying at the same time, and plenty of space to do it. I thought it would be good to have a couple of extras, so if one goes down I can keep flying, especially if I don't have the parts to fix it. It is about a 4 hour drive to the beach where I go, and I don't think there is a kite shop there.

Hello, and thanks for the welcome.

That's cool you have most of the smaller kites I am considering. I see that the freebird is a 6'2" in size and has 6mm carbon rods. The Vision and Limbo 2 are fiberglass rods and about 5' in size. That sounds like fun to fly. I am not familiar with that system. I will check it out when I am in the kite shop. That is where I am at also, so that is the information I am most interested in. I am more interested in doing tricks that can be incorporated into the actual flying and not just the flopping around and going no where aspect.

Just looked at the limbo 2 wind speed rating of 7-31 MPH. Seems like a high wind kite like that should be fairly tough.

Mostly for adults and mid teens. I like kites and plan to buy a number of them. Since the 5 foot kites aren't too expensive I will buy one to try out and have around. Just trying to get an idea of what type of kites I am considering. I think I am going to get a Freebird, and also a Jewel, or Vision. Maybe later, an Ion, and a shadow to cover the higher and lower wind ranges.

Thanks for the reply. I am looking forward to using the Widow NG. I am getting an understanding about kite capabilities and functions so I can make an informed decision about what to get for my purposes. I might do some impulse buys also. Just trying to be practical with my extra beginner kite selection process.

Thanks for the reply. How did you like the way the Limbo 2 flies compared to the Osprey? How are you liking the Widow NG compared to the Quantum? Do you still fly the Quantum? Good to know.

Thanks for the reply. I am beginning to understand the basics of this concept. It seems that a 5 foot sized kite is mostly just for zooming around, which is also fun. And that they are more limited in tricks, stalls, and wind speed range. That's the plan, but I need an extra beginner guest / loaner kite anyway, so I was trying to figure out if a 5 foot kite or 6 foot kite makes sense for that purpose. I thought maybe a 6 would be more useful all around.

I am trying to learn about dual line kites and how different shapes and sizes perform. I like a kite that tracks well and isn't just a trick kite. I fly mostly at the Oregon coast, and I am not very good at judging the wind. I have flown about 6 times total. Twice on a 20 year old sport kite that was about 5' and fast. After that I bought a Prism E2. I was learning stall flight, and crash recoveries. I liked how the E2 hovered and was easy to control in the stall. It also recovers easily, and takes a beating. I found the flying difficult to control, for example it seemed springy and slow responding to turns, and then I would over correct. Is that oversteer, or just the setup, or my lack of skill? I also found out that even with the adjustments the 3mph low wind rating seemed unrealistic to me. I gave it away to relatives for them and their kids to beat on, and I haven't flown for about 8 years. I recently ordered a Widow NG after debating between that and the Widowmaker. I am looking forward to flying it. I am going to buy a few extra kites for friends to thrash on and to mess around with. I am considering some fiberglass framed beginner kites in the 5' range, but I have heard that the 5' kites are hard to fly in stalls and slides, but I am not sure if that is true or not. These are the 5' kites I am looking at. HQ Limbo 2 - leaning toward buying this one. Can anyone advise? Premier Vision - Heard it was a little fast. Premier Jewel - carbon frame, read that it is a smaller version of the Widow and Wolf. If that is true that should be a great kite from what I have read. Will it also not be able to stall slide and trick? Maybe a kite in the 6' size range would make more sense. That would give me something that would get used more, has more potential, and could be a backup kite for me if my main kite breaks. These are the ones I am considering: Skydog Freebird - I am leaning toward buying this one. Wouldn't this get busted up more as a beginner kite compared to the fiberglass ones? Addiction Pro - I heard the addiction pro was too fast. HQ Maestro 3 - (7.21') I was interested cause I read that it fly's well, and has precise tracking. Also Heard it fly's similar to the Widow NG. Is that true? HQ Jive 3 - Heard it fly's similar to the Widow NG. Is that true? Wolf NG - Might have to fly one and see how I like it. Eventually I plan to get a high wind kite like the HQ Ion. Does anyone has experience with it? And a low wind kite like HQ Shadow, or something.

Hello, My name is Chris. I live in the Pacific Northwest. My kite interest is in dual line sport kites. I have only flown a dual line about 6 times. Twice I flew someone else's unknown small kite, similar in size and shape to a vision. Then I bought a Prism E2 and started learning stalls and basic control. I didn't really figure out the E2, and didn't have time to fly it, so I gave it away. Lately I have a renewed interest as I have more time now, and am done with the higher impact sports. Plus I go to the Oregon coast a lot, and it is often good flying there. So I just bought a Premier Widow NG. I will try to support and contribute to the kite community if I am able.