Power Kite Forum

Help on a kite

xsv21 - 5-6-2010 at 10:06 PM

I own a 3m 2line kite and I'm looking to go bigger. I have no need to kitesurf but I'm looking into snowboarding and maybe landboarding. What would be a good size for a little more power. I would like to go to a bar aswell, that's what I have with the 2 line

ripsessionkites - 5-6-2010 at 10:54 PM

what is your snow / dirt surface like?

average windrange?

something depower in a 7m or 10m ... possibility of a 12m.

xsv21 - 5-6-2010 at 11:51 PM

Wind is between 5-20 more or less 5-15. I live in wisconsic, so we have a lot of big open fields and frozen lakes. And I was looking at the 5m tenson kite. It comes with a bar and handles and has a good price, so I'm not spending over 500

xsv21 - 5-6-2010 at 11:51 PM

Tensor 5m I mean

BigMikesKites - 6-6-2010 at 05:09 AM

The Apex II 5m will get close to your price range at $620. The 7.5m is a better fit for your winds at $700.

It is very difficult to get a DePower for $500 unless someone has one used here. But usually they are the higher end kites and still are over $500

thanson2001ok - 6-6-2010 at 07:20 AM

I live in Appleton as do several other flyers. Would be happy to let you try a few.

xsv21 - 6-6-2010 at 07:52 AM

Cool, I have land in waupaca county and go right through appleton to get there

xsv21 - 6-6-2010 at 07:53 AM

This is the one I'm looking at
http://www.cobrakite.com/tensor.html

Bladerunner - 6-6-2010 at 08:56 AM

I am not familar with Cobra Kite. There are some folks on here from overseas who are happy with them. ( usually beginers who don't have much to compare to )

These kites are pretty much the same price as ones made by reputable companies. I would be tempted to buy a proven quality used ( depower ) kite if I was in your position? You can probably find one in your budget if you shop hard.

These are 4 line fixed bridle foils. You will get much, MUCH better control of these kites with handles.

The people who ride ATB and on snow tend to move in to " depower " kites. They offer a better wind range and gust control.

Try and get together with the locals and get a feel for what works for them. DON'T rush into your purchase !

Houston AirHead - 6-6-2010 at 09:36 AM

Go to eBay get yourself a used inflaitable SLE. 9-12 meter will do. Don't spend over 350. Year 2006 or newer. SLE bow kite. Not a c kite

xsv21 - 6-6-2010 at 11:07 AM

So a bigger depower would be better than the tensor

Maven454 - 6-6-2010 at 11:18 AM

When you're balancing on a board, a depower makes life easier than a fixed bridle.

ripsessionkites - 6-6-2010 at 01:31 PM

Quote:
Originally posted by xsv21
So a bigger depower would be better than the tensor


not necessary bigger, you mentioned frozen lakes. you can glide easily on smooth surface, but a 5m would be too small for landboarding.

WIllardTheGrey - 6-6-2010 at 02:22 PM

Quote:
Originally posted by Bladerunner
I am not familar with Cobra Kite. There are some folks on here from overseas who are happy with them. ( usually beginers who don't have much to compare to )

These kites are pretty much the same price as ones made by reputable companies. I would be tempted to buy a proven quality used ( depower ) kite if I was in your position? You can probably find one in your budget if you shop hard.

These are 4 line fixed bridle foils. You will get much, MUCH better control of these kites with handles.

The people who ride ATB and on snow tend to move in to " depower " kites. They offer a better wind range and gust control.

Try and get together with the locals and get a feel for what works for them. DON'T rush into your purchase !


Thats not a Cobra kite. The Tensor is made by Prism, it comes with a combo Bar/Handles so you can figure out which control option you like.

Couple of reviews for ya;
New Kite .. Prism Tensor
Prism Tensor 4.2

Looks like the consensus is that its a good kite on par with Prism's stunters quality wise.

xsv21 - 6-6-2010 at 08:32 PM

So should I go with the 5m? I am only about 150 lb and I'm 6'1". I have a pris. 2.5 and I'm looking for a kite to pull a lot around a 5m. I'm thinking the tensor will be great but the apex looks good too, but it's a little expensive. Any final opinions

Hardrock - 6-6-2010 at 08:44 PM

Got a like that tensor. Never seen one in person but the bar / handle combo is a sweet looking set up.

The kite itself looks awesome. I would also think the quality has to be top notch coming from Prism.

The old P3 I have is one tough kite. Its seen the ground come up fast and held up in nuking winds.

Broke a line in strong winds and Prism sent out a new set, no charge.

I think the company is on the right track and already knows the value of great customer service.

xsv21 - 6-6-2010 at 11:02 PM

It's would be between that and the apex II, but for the money the tersor will be a lot cheaper, but I just would want it for snowkiting and maybe landboarding. The buggy thing won't work because there are no beaches for it here. Tensor only goes up to the 5m, is that enough power?

Maven454 - 7-6-2010 at 03:53 AM

Remember that the Apex is a depower kite, and you would need to have a harness with it. Additionally, the 5m Tensor (being fixed bridle) should put out more power than the 5m Apex and quite possibly as much power as the 7.5m Apex.

xsv21 - 7-6-2010 at 06:03 AM

What's about a 7m ace?

Maven454 - 7-6-2010 at 06:29 AM

Personally, I really don't recommend Pansh kites unless you truly can't afford anything else. A 7m Ace should provide some very serious pull. I know that the 6m Ace that I had could provide scuds in around 7-8 mph of wind.

newtokiting - 7-6-2010 at 10:07 AM

id stay away from pansh,since you have limited experience--they are ok, but there are much better options......ive never flown the tensors, but i know that prism has excellent customer service--i wish my synth manufacturer had that kind of tech support.........

Drewculous - 7-6-2010 at 11:33 AM

+1 for apex... you'll get a lot more joy, and many more years out of it