which is best for a learner??

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Bradlez
Bradlez
23 posts
23 posts
19 Nov 2010 6:38pm
Hey Just after some advice on a first kite to lean with, which kite has better handling and suitable for a learner out of a 2008 Naish Helix - 12 metre or a 2005 Cabrinha Crossbow 12m??


Thanks Brad
kyteryder
kyteryder
NSW
692 posts
NSW, 692 posts
19 Nov 2010 10:19pm
Keep away from pre 2007 kites depower and safety is compromised the earlier bow kites were experimental. Naish Helix would be my pick of the 2.
Bradlez
Bradlez
23 posts
23 posts
19 Nov 2010 7:26pm
Hey thanks mate i thought the later model kites would be better just after another opinion!

cel23
cel23
QLD
175 posts
QLD, 175 posts
19 Nov 2010 9:28pm
Helix for sure buddy!
RPM
RPM
WA
1549 posts
RPM RPM
WA, 1549 posts
19 Nov 2010 7:51pm
how much u wanna spend??
Bradlez
Bradlez
23 posts
23 posts
19 Nov 2010 8:14pm
i wanna spend as little as possable because i still need a board. id be happy to spend all up around $600 $700 including board!
Bradlez
Bradlez
23 posts
23 posts
19 Nov 2010 9:45pm
oh sorry i need a harness too
StinkyPete
StinkyPete
WA
241 posts
WA, 241 posts
19 Nov 2010 10:42pm
Dont be a tight arse and buy new. Otherwise Helix but 12m seems big for a learner.
Capt Loopy
Capt Loopy
NSW
276 posts
NSW, 276 posts
20 Nov 2010 7:39am
Bradlez said...

oh sorry i need a harness too


Hay buddy if ya want a harness I've got a M 2007'is wastie you can have(PM me if ya keen). On d kites general rule of thumb the newer the better.
Bradlez
Bradlez
23 posts
23 posts
20 Nov 2010 5:54am
its got nothing to do with being a tight ass mate just cant afford too much at the moment but keen to get into the sport. And ill only be using the kite on a lake for while learning and the isnt as much wind like out in the ocean.
StinkyPete
StinkyPete
WA
241 posts
WA, 241 posts
20 Nov 2010 10:33am
Bradlez said...

its got nothing to do with being a tight ass mate just cant afford too much at the moment but keen to get into the sport. And ill only be using the kite on a lake for while learning and the isnt as much wind like out in the ocean.


Yep fair enuf but sounds like in a few months ur gona need a new kite. Most new gear comes with free lessons. its definately worth it. Faster progresion but up to you. A helix can be quite grunty.
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