For Kites, finding someone else that flies near you is one of the best things for learning, And helps in learning new tricks, ways of recovering your kite, and trying other kites, It is like a car, one kite you click with and others that just don't feel right, One of the best places to try other kites is go to a kite festival, the people are awesome and allows you to see and watch others, and I'm sure most would let you try their kites. For Lines, which I have tried plenty, again is like kites, I prefer Shanti SkyBond Line. but again this is after trying other types. Opinions everyone has!!
Donald Jacobs
Got Wind? Kite Club