Happyspoon Posted July 6, 2016 Report Share Posted July 6, 2016 Hi! I've been learning the basics of dulies on a $20 Amazon kite (here, silly video and I'm not doing any tricks but at least you can see the kite!). It was a great purchase and I'm now totally hooked on flying. I can usually side and snap stall and axel it and I am pretty sure I'm at the point where I'm not going to immediately trash a proper stunt kite, and would love to upgrade. I'm on a pretty darn right budget at the moment though. I think I can squeeze some more experience out of this kite (I can get it on its back so maybe a lazy Susan or something). However, if anyone has a step up for (ideally) less than $100 CAD (I am in Victoria , BC) I'd love the chance to try a previously loved kite I've don't tonnes of research on kites but haven't flown any OPKs so it is hard to compare proper stunt kites to this little one. As long as the kite isn't too huge I'm sure I'll love it to death! Thanks for reading! Chris 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wayne Dowler Posted July 6, 2016 Report Share Posted July 6, 2016 Not a big dualie flier - but do have this comment - Get Over Some Grass!! Cement and asphalt will eat your kite up fast! Wears the leading edge and any tip connectors right out! And while you are at it - let out the lines! Fly it on as long a lines as you can, in the space you have. Makes it so you have more time to respond to the kite's needs. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happyspoon Posted July 6, 2016 Author Report Share Posted July 6, 2016 Thanks for the encouragement and tips! There is a promise of ok wind at a grassy point near the house today so I'll take it out there this afternoon. I still don't have much luck tricking it out on longer lines without feeling like the kite gets sluggish in responding though! That little kite is holding up well for having taught my whole house (5 of us) to fly from 0 experience! Sure surprised me! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wayne Dowler Posted July 7, 2016 Report Share Posted July 7, 2016 Most likely the lines are dacron and have massive amounts of stretch. Dilutes your commands or at least takes way more time to get there. With your next kite - try to get some spectra lines with it. Almost NO stretch, very slick, long lasting too. Get some fixed length lines with good straps and they are interchangeable with any kite! Rewatched the video - I'd bet my life on those lines being dacron! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happyspoon Posted July 7, 2016 Author Report Share Posted July 7, 2016 Thanks! If buy new (from Kiteland.ca which is local) I was thinking of getting the HQ limbo, or the Salsa ii which come with dyneema lines. My other option was the Quantum which comes with spectra. It looks like they have spectra lines in stock if I do find a used kite. Just got back from the point, not enough wind to get off the ground but pretty day at least! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
makatakam Posted July 7, 2016 Report Share Posted July 7, 2016 34 minutes ago, Happyspoon said: Thanks! If buy new (from Kiteland.ca which is local) I was thinking of getting the HQ limbo, or the Salsa ii which come with dyneema lines. My other option was the Quantum which comes with spectra. It looks like they have spectra lines in stock if I do find a used kite. Just got back from the point, not enough wind to get off the ground but pretty day at least! Get the Quantum -- trickable and nearly indestructible. Stay off the concrete and asphalt, at least until you can avoid frequent contact. Pavement shreds the nose, leading edge sleeves, tips and spine, and also makes it very easy to break spars. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
inthecloud Posted July 7, 2016 Report Share Posted July 7, 2016 Hi Happyspoon, A lot of people are using the Widow NG in clinics and lessons. They are by Premier kites. These folks are getting Very good using this kite to train. The Kite Shoppe has them for a Good price. Just google her. She ships . Mr. Barresi may have one? not sure. I have never tried one but heard a lot about them. Very good for a nice price. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happyspoon Posted July 7, 2016 Author Report Share Posted July 7, 2016 The widow ng sure looks great! Sadly $190 US is out of my price range but im liking the look of premier kites! I saw a Video of the addiction that seemed to show it as a pretty capable kite at a good price! Now to try and compare it to the quantum Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobB Posted July 7, 2016 Report Share Posted July 7, 2016 Whatever you end up getting, make sure the kite is full sized (80"+). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drdemonx Posted July 7, 2016 Report Share Posted July 7, 2016 I have a quantum up on the karma giveaway 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happyspoon Posted July 7, 2016 Author Report Share Posted July 7, 2016 (edited) Thanks dr demonix! Entered would be fun to get my first real kite as part of a karma draw. Would probably keep me hooked for a long time! 0wind and rain all day today boo. Edited July 7, 2016 by Happyspoon Typo 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Barresi Posted July 7, 2016 Report Share Posted July 7, 2016 Spectra or Skybond lines are worth their weight in gold, will improve ANY kite significantly. Bad lines (dacron, dynamo, etc) can easily make a good kite feel like crap. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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