John Barresi Posted April 11, 2013 Report Posted April 11, 2013 You mentioned the 4D and AirWave, the Echo is also in that same size/application range... Zero/indoor. 1 Quote
RobB Posted April 11, 2013 Report Posted April 11, 2013 The Echo would be a better choice than the 4D. The 4D has it's place, but I wouldn't get it as your first low wind kite. There are so many better choices... Check this thread... http://kitelife.com/forum/topic/5309-need-a-little-advice-on-light-winds-and-kites/ Not that I don't like the 4D, I have one... That was filmed in wind so low that I had to light a cigarette (I used to smoke...) to see which way the smoke blew. The 4D is just too small to be truly enjoyable... Prism needs to make a Double-D ! 1 Quote
websherpa Posted April 11, 2013 Report Posted April 11, 2013 FWIW I'm a new pilot as well and just picked up the ITW swift and it's been forgiving and fun and more kite than I am pilot. I've only had it out once in 3-6 MPH winds and I would easily take it out with less. I would easily default to the other opinions here but thought I would throw the option out. 1 Quote
Wayne Dowler Posted April 11, 2013 Report Posted April 11, 2013 I used an older 3-D as my travel kite, since it was so small and fit in limited areas! But it is definitely a different feel from any full sized kite! Worked really well on 30' - 50' x 50# lines in light winds! I now use an older Prism Ozone for light winds (if I'm not trying to fly my Rev SUL)! 1 Quote
Joespickles Posted April 12, 2013 Author Report Posted April 12, 2013 If my wife allows me to live another day (after kite arrives). Keep on the look out for news of new kite. Ugh. I feel dirty for sneaking around,,, but really happy a new kite is on the way. Ps the Teldar tape is on its way to finish repair on e3' weather is supposed to be rain rain and more rain this weekend, E3 news to follow, if I broke my e 3 into five pieces , expect very slow updates on the ul Quote
RobB Posted April 12, 2013 Report Posted April 12, 2013 It's forcast to be foggy & overcast, but good wind on Saturday & sunny on Sunday, no wind forecast, yet. That's for the Island, I know the weather can be much different a little bit west. Drive east if you need to fly ! 1 Quote
Joespickles Posted April 12, 2013 Author Report Posted April 12, 2013 @Rob, the weather west is supposed to stink, Working Saturday , need to get the garden in the ground on Sunday Quote
RobB Posted April 12, 2013 Report Posted April 12, 2013 I hear ya, I need to get out and start working on the house this weekend. I will still steal a couple of hours Sunday morning to goto the beach ! Quote
Wayne Dowler Posted April 12, 2013 Report Posted April 12, 2013 Rob - if there is light winds, try out that new Rev!! Quote
Wayne Dowler Posted April 12, 2013 Report Posted April 12, 2013 Which UL did you pick ?? Looks like he got an ITW Swift!! Quote
Joespickles Posted April 12, 2013 Author Report Posted April 12, 2013 Well I went with JB's suggestion,, ITW Echo, shipped 2 Quote
John Barresi Posted April 15, 2013 Report Posted April 15, 2013 Hard for me to really suggest one over another, but the Echo is certainly in a comparable class. 1 Quote
Joespickles Posted April 16, 2013 Author Report Posted April 16, 2013 So one last post before I am airborne , starting a new post with actual flight pics, The tape arrived today to repair the sail, I was told to use scotch tape on first side as it is removable, tape oppsosite side with Teldar,,I forgot if after removing scotch tape to I also add Teldar to second side, Kite in hand itching to fix g 1 Quote
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