johnnyrebel Posted July 25, 2006 Report Share Posted July 25, 2006 Hi all, im new to kiting, not really flown much other than a peter powell when i was younger. I have just bought ( awaiting delivery ) a kite called "HQ Hype" http://www.kiteshop.co.uk/xcart/kites/stun.../hype_p542.html from what i have read it looks to be a good starter kite for me to learn a few basics and make a start on simple tricks? has anybody got or tried one of these? have i bought a good/bad un? any input for a beginner would be greatly appreciated. thanks John Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobB Posted July 27, 2006 Report Share Posted July 27, 2006 Hey John, Looks like a good kite. HQ makes good stuff, and it's over 6 ft. across, so it should be predictable and stable. I think the only mistake someone can make in choosing a first stunt kite is paying less than $30 for it. I found a guy the other day trying to fly a bargain rack kite, and he was about to throw it into the water, he was so frustrated. I let him try out my Acrobatx, gave him a couple pointers, and he was having a blast inside of 5 minutes. He was on his way to our local kite store to get a good kite (like an HQ) when the sun went down. Have a great time with that HQ ! ~Rob. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnnyrebel Posted July 27, 2006 Author Report Share Posted July 27, 2006 Thanks rob, im off to the coast with it as soon as i get it (hopefully in the post in morning!) I know what you mean about cheap kites, ive made that mistake more than once and its just false economy because they just dont fly! lol, hope i have more luck with this kite. Thanks again John Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jorge Arellano Posted July 27, 2006 Report Share Posted July 27, 2006 Hi Johnnyrebel, I have some start up kites, but they do not compare to the HQ Phoenix Supreme I have (I won it in a subscribers raffle here at Kitelife). It just flies so smooth and nice. The roar with strong winds is impressive and attracts a lot of attention. HQ kites are very good. I hope you enjoy your kite. Have a good day Jorge Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnnyrebel Posted July 28, 2006 Author Report Share Posted July 28, 2006 Wow nice kite Jorge, Well the HQ Hype is a kite my brother and i have bought together to start with, so if all goes well with this HQ Hype i may be looking for another kite like your HQ phoenix supreme, i also like the look of the HQ Trion, bit pricey though. Thanks for your input John Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnnyrebel Posted August 12, 2006 Author Report Share Posted August 12, 2006 Eventually got my kite and took it to the coast to fly, I wasnt dissapointed at all, it was a fantastic and easy kite to fly. Had comments from passers by on how well i was controlling it, i was lapping it all up but i wasnt that i was good its just the kite was so forgiving and easy, made me look like an experienced flyer! Cant wait to get out there again, I think this is the start of somthing beutiful! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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