Question about Trainer Kite? Help! - Page 2

bryanleighty · #11 06-22-2006, 09:53 PM

Dan's got a 4.8 cabrinah trainer.. got it about 2 years ago.. they were all over the place on ebay back then.. 50 bucks .. its more oval than C shaped. its a LOT slower than a typical 3m trainer.. does not zip around as much.. which i think makes for a better learning kite .. tho it is pretty damn big. wouldnt mind giving land boarding a try someday..

#12 06-23-2006, 08:14 AM

Buggying in St. Augustine would be awesome... huge beaches with puddles and you can do it in on or offshore wind. Fun.

jmatlack · #13 06-23-2006, 08:44 AM

Thanks for the help. I think after hearing from you guys and talking to others I'm going to go with the Best 3 meter (2.8 really). I'm going to buy it through Kitemare (very helpful). I'm not local BTW - live in Philly, but will use it in Dewey Beach Delaware. Thanks though! Have a great summer!

robertovillate · #14 06-23-2006, 10:15 AM

OK, the BEST trainer is pretty good. It is a little less powerful than, and does not have a relaunch bridle and a few other bells & whistles like the HQ 3.6. If you are over 180 lbs you might still rethink it.

Say hello to Jeff at KITEMARE for me...and enjoy your kite

cheers

jmatlack · #15 06-23-2006, 10:18 AM

ha...I'm only 105 lbs. I don't want my arms to get ripped off. I think I'll go with the 3 meter BEST. If anyone's selling a used one, let me know. Or I'm just going to buy from Kitemare. Thanks!

robertovillate · #16 06-25-2006, 02:46 AM

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Originally Posted by jmatlack

ha...I'm only 105 lbs. I don't want my arms to get ripped off. I think I'll go with the 3 meter BEST. If anyone's selling a used one, let me know. Or I'm just going to buy from Kitemare. Thanks!

sounds like a good move