IronHelmet - 5-1-2017 at 06:55 AM
Hello Hive,
I need some advice for my next investment. I want to get a new 4 line kite.
I already have a PL Hornet 3m and a small HQ Symphony 1.3. I'm looking to get something in between those 2.
I've been thinking of just getting a 2m Hornet, but would also like to try something new. Also looked at the Wolkensturmer Paraflex 2.3. and Peter
Lynn Uniq 1.5.
Basically I want less pull than the 3m Hornet, but with the speed of the HQ.
Any advice and ideas are welcome, thanks!
IndestructibleYoungMan - 5-1-2017 at 09:36 AM
Welcome from another newbie!
Less pull? Is this your first power kite? Currently my only kite is a 3.1m and I feel it is a great place to start. Take a look at the prism tensor 3.1. It regularly goes on sale on Amazon for $250 new and ready-to-fly. Its lines are adjustable and can be tuned for speed vs.
pull.
I own one, and it's a blast... I can almost guarantee you will want more pull as soon as you learn how to pilot well!
IronHelmet - 5-1-2017 at 11:51 AM
Haha, yah well, sometime the wind is just too strong for the Hornet.
So yeah, I want one with less pull, but speedy.
MadHungarian - 5-1-2017 at 05:28 PM
Flexifoil Rage II 1.8.
indigo_wolf - 5-1-2017 at 06:10 PM
If you want a speedkite for bombing around and don't mind dropping down to 2 lines. Google or do a Youtube search for "Lycos Kite". At the higher
wind speeds, kite speed will eventually translate into pull.
A Lycos 2.5 Comp in 8-12 mph winds was clocked at 110 mph.
ATB,
Sam
Ed Cline - 5-2-2017 at 04:27 AM
Greek for wolf?
IronHelmet - 5-2-2017 at 05:33 AM
Hmm, yeah Flexifoil is also an option.
indigo_wolf, the Lyco looks insane and fun. Wasn't planning on a 2 liner, but this got my attention. Will it have LESS pull than my 3m Hornet?
jimbocz - 5-2-2017 at 09:05 AM
Maybe what you are looking for is a stunt kite rather than a traction kite.
IronHelmet - 5-2-2017 at 11:17 AM
I have a Prism 4D, that's awesome!
Must say I really like the Lycos, but would love to have it as 4 line.
Anything like that out there?