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Trainer needed

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Created by jonoM > 9 months ago, 21 Apr 2011
jonoM
NSW, 5 posts
21 Apr 2011 3:23PM
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Hi, as you know winter is approaching so it turns out iv picked the worst time to get into the sport . So iv been advised to purchase a 3 meter training kite to get the hang of things. So im after a Slingshot B3 if anyone has one they dont use anymore?
Thanks
Jono

James
WA, 549 posts
21 Apr 2011 4:34PM
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My 2 cents, don't buy a three metre, get two metre's max. A three metre trainer in heavy wind sucks. I watched a mate of mine get dragged around like a rag doll on the end of a three metre trainer kite in heavy wind. J

WA Surf
WA, 336 posts
21 Apr 2011 9:51PM
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James

WA
Australia

105 Posts Posted - 5 hours, 15 mins agoMy 2 cents, don't buy a three metre, get two metre's max. A three metre trainer in heavy wind sucks. I watched a mate of mine get dragged around like a rag doll on the end of a three metre trainer kite in heavy wind. J

its true we have one in the school its amazing in light winds .. like anything up to 14 knots but i will never bring it out in more than that, it justs pulls to hard to train on :) plus they are proper expensive.. like $450 retail or something from memory a 2m one will cost you more like $200

Charl dv
WA, 2485 posts
22 Apr 2011 12:30AM
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you could get a slingy B4 or what ever you called it OR you could get something like the 2.5m airush trainer or the OZONE Imp 3 line trainer, it has a very good safety system on it and can be relaunched with ease.

jonoM
NSW, 5 posts
20 May 2011 12:41AM
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Thanks for your help guys, just purchased a OZONE Imp 3 line trainer. See how it goes. Thanks
Jono

20 May 2011 9:20AM
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jonoM said...

Thanks for your help guys, just purchased a OZONE Imp 3 line trainer. See how it goes. Thanks
Jono


Watch the video on this page, and you will get all the info you need.
www.kitepower.com.au/collections/kitesurfing/Trainer-Kites

Darkspi
SA, 171 posts
20 May 2011 7:37PM
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Hi jono

If you are looking for an ultra cheap option check out 2 m Dual Line Stunt Parachute Parafoil Sport Kite K020 on Ebay for the grand total of $9.90 + $13 delivery from HK

Tho I have never seen or tried them could be shiz or a bit of Fun

yeehar
101 posts
21 May 2011 12:01AM
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3 to 4 meters and 4 lines, to teach you about sheeting and on handles so its safe.
You will pay 4-10 times in a shop vs what can be had online.
www.panshkite.com/ or Ebay



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