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smile.gif posted on 21-1-2013 at 12:56 AM
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hello
I have a power kite but it has hand straps
I do not know if i need to buy a control bar to go land boarding with it
i am just wondering it any of you could help

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[*] posted on 21-1-2013 at 01:22 AM


You don't need to buy a bar. The right conditions will have more of an effect on your success. The surface, wind speed, and skill with the kite and board make the biggest difference. If you are under powered on a rough surface you won't have much luck. What kite do you have?



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[*] posted on 21-1-2013 at 01:23 AM


How many lines does it have? What kind of kite is it? Pics?
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[*] posted on 21-1-2013 at 07:48 AM


Odds are your kite is more of a stunt foil than an engine.

Still it should get you going with a regular skateboard on tarmac. No bar required but a helmet is a MUST !

Elbow , knee and butt pads are all a good choice before a bar.



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smile.gif posted on 24-1-2013 at 10:30 AM
it is a ...


its a flexifoil big buzz if you were wondering
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[*] posted on 24-1-2013 at 11:21 AM


+1 for getting a helmet. Even if it is just a simple bmx helmet from walmart, which is what I used for a long time before upgrading to a much nicer Icaro2000 hang gliding helmet. Alot of people don't like wearing helmets but it only takes hitting your head on something hard to kill you. If you want to get into powerkiting you should definitely get one. A helmet has saved me several times.



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[*] posted on 24-1-2013 at 01:28 PM


If you want to use it as a trainer kite to practice the technique used with depower kites, just get a somewhat strong rod shaped object and tie the hand straps around the ends. I used a piece of branch that I found on the beach, it broke towards the end of the second full day of use but was definitely helpful for my friend to practice the control bar technique. The wind was strong when it broke so I don't blame the wood for snapping in half.

If it turns "too slow" get a longer bar or place the handles further towards the ends, if it turns too fast, place the handles more towards the middle / get a shorter bar. I would try with something around 15 inches long and see how it goes. You can practice controlling it with one hand too, which is necessary when using depower kites.



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