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Training kite

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Created by kpracing > 9 months ago, 24 Mar 2019
kpracing
NSW, 11 posts
24 Mar 2019 11:53PM
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Hi I bought a 16 metre kite for my first go at it. I think I need a smaller or training kite. What's around in Newcastle?

cauncy
WA, 8407 posts
24 Mar 2019 9:07PM
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Perfect

THE PIN PULLER
WA, 465 posts
24 Mar 2019 10:54PM
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All u need is 30 knot day only pump the kite up 1/2 way means will only have the power of an 8m,

or do the smart thing and get some lessons :-)

Gilly3
QLD, 794 posts
25 Mar 2019 9:16AM
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Leo and Colin live in Newcastle??

Maybe they can help....

kpracing
NSW, 11 posts
25 Mar 2019 12:47PM
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So a lot of smart Alec's on the forum. Only asked a sensible question.

ffifty5
VIC, 102 posts
25 Mar 2019 12:49PM
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You need good advice and instruction ....... first kite 16m??

If you like getting smashed .... continue on your own ...

kpracing
NSW, 11 posts
25 Mar 2019 1:36PM
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Yes I need advice. I bought it for the associated gear , not the kite. Just need info on what size to start with

lotofwind
NSW, 6450 posts
25 Mar 2019 1:52PM
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Where do you live ? You need to go have some lessons with someone qualified.

shi thouse
WA, 1129 posts
25 Mar 2019 11:00AM
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Given that you are responding in a genuine manner means you are not attempting to troll.

A genuine response is thus this:
- kite size depends on your local conditions (bigger kites are usually easier to use as they move slower and make it easier to predict kite reactions - especially when you are learning)
- the make, age and condition of your 16m plus associate gear is also important

If you are asking your original question then there are many factors to consider that we can not answer without more information. However, as the others have stated your best and safest way to start out is to go down to your local kite location, ask questions from those that know what they are doing, learn how to launch and land others kites and observe what they are doing. Show them your gear and get their opinion. Ask them who is the best instructor to get lessons.

Learn the sport safely. not just for your self but for those around you.

Best of luck!

cauncy
WA, 8407 posts
25 Mar 2019 11:37AM
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kpracing said..
So a lot of smart Alec's on the forum. Only asked a sensible question.


It wasn't sensible

bigtone667
NSW, 1502 posts
25 Mar 2019 3:19PM
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kpracing said..
Hi I bought a 16 metre kite for my first go at it. I think I need a smaller or training kite. What's around in Newcastle?



Go to "Kite and SUP" and ask for Dave. He actually gives good lessons and excellent advice,

Using a 16m kite in a few weeks will probably make you a head line.

Gateman
QLD, 409 posts
25 Mar 2019 4:06PM
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bigtone667 said..

kpracing said..
Hi I bought a 16 metre kite for my first go at it. I think I need a smaller or training kite. What's around in Newcastle?




Go to "Kite and SUP" and ask for Dave. He actually gives good lessons and excellent advice,

Using a 16m kite in a few weeks will probably make you a head line.


+1 for the above, launching a 16m kite when you don't know what you're doing WILL get you hurt or killed, no other outcome is likely.
Go get some lessons then ask your instructor for advice and to look over the gear you bought.

warwickl
NSW, 2173 posts
25 Mar 2019 5:38PM
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kpracing said..
Hi I bought a 16 metre kite for my first go at it. I think I need a smaller or training kite. What's around in Newcastle?



Go see Dave at Kite & SUP Warners Bay.
He has lots of suitable gear new and second hand at excellence prices.
Also lots of good advice.
Just noticed Already suggested so must be true

kpracing
NSW, 11 posts
25 Mar 2019 11:37PM
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Thanks for the replies. I will do as you've suggested. The kite is all peter Lynn venom 2 and no I didn't want to become headlines. That's why I asked before using the kite.



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