Power Kite Forum

3 or 5m?

3shot - 28-2-2013 at 06:13 PM

Of the fixed bridal lovers,
which size is your farorite? 2,3,or 5m? I know each serves a purpose, but if you could only fly one?

Bladerunner - 28-2-2013 at 06:44 PM

For simply flying and sharing the sport 3m.

As an engine 5m.

To answer the " what next " in your sig' . I would suggest a buggy or board.

BEC - 28-2-2013 at 07:10 PM

3.5 Rage is my go to kite...Pending wind conditions my new PL Viper 5.3 is getting used quite a bit too..Buggy engine...However, ( if we have strong gusts) then back to the 3.5.

It takes the "you're going to get hurt" off my mind.

3shot - 28-2-2013 at 07:11 PM

Quote:
Originally posted by Bladerunner
For simply flying and sharing the sport 3m.

As an engine 5m.

To answer the " what next " in your sig' . I would suggest a buggy or board.


So many cool buggies to chose from LOL

abkayak - 1-3-2013 at 10:49 AM

3m rocks out....itza........perfect kite size imo.

5M

crazyherb - 1-3-2013 at 11:21 AM

I'm 210lbs, I don't start having fun until 5M and 10mph wind....:singing:

lucky_13 - 1-3-2013 at 01:24 PM

My go to kite is a 2.6 viper s . love that kite I like to fly under powered and work the kite plus im not a harness fan yet . I did try the new apex Iv 8m last weekend with Dino and that is a awesome kite. Im thinking depower now. Thanks Dino !!! lol

3shot - 1-3-2013 at 05:18 PM

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Originally posted by crazyherb
I'm 210lbs, I don't start having fun until 5M and 10mph wind....:singing:


6'2 ans 210lbs as well. Just got my first 5m. Hope to give her a whirl this weekend. Just wanting the slightest breeze first. Enough to get her up in the air so I can get a feel. :wee:

sunset-Jim - 1-3-2013 at 06:37 PM

I didn't see any mention of a 14m fixed bridle...:lol:

soliver - 1-3-2013 at 10:53 PM

I kinda agree with lucky_13,... The 2.6m Viper S is really just a lot of fun. I had a great static session with mine on my lunch break yesterday.

Buuuuuuuuut,... I REALLY like my 4m,... People always give 4m kites a bad rap for being a "weird size" but its one of my favorites,... Lately I find I'm either flying my 4m or my 6.8m, and my 5m stays put up,... Maybe it's just the conditions here.

(Don't worry cheezy, I brought it out recently to give it a good static session)

lucky_13 - 1-3-2013 at 11:10 PM

I also love my 4.1 twister to fly static that kite is a blast.. wow who would of thought that this question would be so hard to answer.. I guess the best way to answer would be based on wind speeds .. or if its static or if you have some sort of wheels .. bottom line if its a kite it rocks !!! They all have their place and time to be awesome !!

ChrisH - 1-3-2013 at 11:14 PM

For my area and winds, definitely a 5m.

Bladerunner - 2-3-2013 at 11:02 AM

I recently sold it but my " travel kite " the one that packed small enough , was fun enough but cheap enough losing it didn't matter was my 5m Ace.

It was interesting watching a freind go from flying his 2.7? Viper to a 3.3 Cooper last week. The viper is so friendly that the Cooper was a handfull at 1st.

RonH - 2-3-2013 at 12:30 PM

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Originally posted by sunset-Jim
I didn't see any mention of a 14m fixed bridle...:lol:


The only reason that could be your favorite would be cause everyone else is waiting for more wind while you fly past them...

RonH - 2-3-2013 at 12:32 PM

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Originally posted by Bladerunner
The viper is so friendly that the Cooper was a handfull at 1st.


That's what makes it fun!

3shot - 3-3-2013 at 04:14 PM

Geese!
I don't know. I love em both! First outing with the Flow 5m today :wee: :wee: :wee:
The wind was a little stiff at high noon, so I worked the 3m for a couple hours off and on while my kids played on the playground.
Winds settled just a bit to allow my nerves to up the 5M. Boy what a blast that was! Kind of a gentle giant today, just like I wanted it.

All I know is with the 3m, & 5m today, I was able to double my flight time :singing: . Arms are like Jell-o now :spin: :yes: :smilegrin:

sunset-Jim - 3-3-2013 at 05:29 PM

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Originally posted by RonH
Quote:
Originally posted by sunset-Jim
I didn't see any mention of a 14m fixed bridle...:lol:


The only reason that could be your favorite would be cause everyone else is waiting for more wind while you fly past them...


I resemble that remark.

SFKITER - 25-4-2013 at 11:08 PM

2M for where I live