mouth 0 #1 January 7, 2004 I watched Swoop 2 the other day and this guy had the cute kite that was shaped like a parachute with two strings. Anyone got one? If so is it fairly easy to fly? Where did you get it? Do they make custom colors? Thanks gang -- Hot Mama At least you know where you stand even if it is in a pile of shit. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
n2skdvn 0 #2 January 7, 2004 http://www.bigairsportz.com/bakites/ http://www.seattleairgear.com/ i have a winddance2 nice kite easy to control but will give you a work out!!!if my calculations are correct SLINKY + ESCULATOR = EVERLASTING FUN my site Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FliegendeWolf 0 #3 January 7, 2004 Also http://www.intothewind.com/A One that Isn't Cold is Scarcely a One at All Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PhreeZone 20 #4 January 7, 2004 That was Mike Swanson... considering he's a Big Air Sportz test jumper... I'm thinking its a Brian designed kite in his hands. I LOVE the kite that I recieved at a Xmas gift last year. It got well used this year at Rantoul and at the DZ. Best gift I recieved that year for sure.Yesterday is history And tomorrow is a mystery Parachutemanuals.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ian84 0 #5 January 7, 2004 Oh yeah theyre a lot of fun. I got one for xmas. I think mine is fairly tame compared to some of the ones out there. Easy to get the hang of and more interesting than your usual kite. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wildcard451 0 #6 January 7, 2004 I'm still waiting on mine from Big Air.......Will let you know how it flies when I get it...... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Samurai136 0 #7 January 7, 2004 Which size did you get? I've found when it's just a little too windy to jump that BigAir kites are a blast. Just be prepared to get drug... Ken"Buttons aren't toys." - Trillian Ken Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Brains 2 #8 January 7, 2004 I got one for christmas this year. It is 88" across and two line. My brother got it at a hobby shop. In winds too strong to jump, this thing will drag you around. Never look down on someone, unless they are going down on you. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
payback462 0 #9 January 7, 2004 i ordered a landsurfer form big air sports, i should get it soon, i expect it to be pretty powerful since its a lot bigger then any of the ones ive flown before. (35sqft compared to 15) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kevin922 0 #10 January 7, 2004 I used to do kite buggying, my big kite is a quad-line skytiger from cobra kites its a hi-60 which is 60 sq feet, large wingspan and has picked me up in relatively low winds. My smaller is a quadrifoil 4 line kite which used to be made by quadrifoil kites, but I don't think they exist anymore. it can easily pull you around on rollerblades swiftly. I've had my buggy up to 55 mph with the skytiger. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Clownburner 0 #11 January 7, 2004 I've got a little one from BigAir - the Spitfire. Lots of fun, easy to learn and no spars to break. Well built, but pricey. You can get cheaper versions - they just don't last very long.7CP#1 | BTR#2 | Payaso en fuego Rodriguez "I want hot chicks in my boobies!"- McBeth Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wingnut 0 #12 January 7, 2004 my roomates exboyfriend was into "traction kites" pretty much ram air kites mesured in meter sizings. he had the buggy and all nd withthe right kite could get about 30-40 ft vertile and about 100ft horizontal... he liked em alot....... RIP for him though...od'd late last year..... ______________________________________ "i have no reader's digest version" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Yoshi 0 #13 January 7, 2004 i got a cheapy one from "go fly a kite" thats the company that makes it... its a 2 line called a t-foil got it for like $50 at kitefarm.com it was at my door 2 days after I placed the order and they had the best price I could find anywhere (some $20 cheaper than many other places) its only about 8.5 sq feet, wont lift you off the ground, but last weekend I did get quite worn out flying it. it has quite the pull in the "power zone"...enough to go from sitting on the ground to standing jsut using the kite to pull me up... if you are looking to get started in kite surfing then prob go with a better trainer...if you are jsut looking for something fairly cheap to play with... the t-foil is a fun toy. they also have 4 line versions and there are quite and abundance of manufacturers that make kites... if you look in the back of a parachutist you can get a free kite catelogue which has plenty to choos from for the novice "want something to do in too high winds" type person..._________________________________________ this space for rent. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
