the best beginner kite

[TommyDuotone]

Second on the "Renegade."

[WhidbeyKPS]

I teach on the Liquid Force Envy and personally ride the Epic Renegade. Can't go wrong with either of those kites. Remember there is more to the kite than the kite. Both LF and Epic also have top notch customer service.

[Clarencephil]

For a beginner you need a kite which is not too fragile, because you are going to crash it a lot.

I started out with an Ocean Rodeo, which I crashed a lot but which was amazingly solid (I believe they are known for that !)

[Cray]

A _lot_ of kites are beginner friendly )). I think the best advice was to get a good local supported kite and I second that . If you have a friend kiter it's best to ask him for help since he knows you best and will know what actually suits you.

Since North wasn't mentioned yet: As a beginner I *really* like my North Rebel 2011. I can do all sort of stupid mistakes with it and it's very forgiving with no "kicking" -- dramatic increase in pull. Rebels relaunch isn't spectacular but it has true 100% depower on the bar: When in trouble just let go of the bar.

My review with Subject: Novice & Rebel = tr00
http://www.kiteboardingreview.com/kiter ... rebel-2011

[plummet]

generally speaking as a beginer you would want to look at low aspect ratio kites. Thats short and fat kites as apposed to high aspect kites (long and thin).

a lower aspect kite will be easier to launch and land and it will have obvious grunt to work with.

Higher aspect kites have less initial grunt but more power/lift at speed.

You also what a SLE type of kite (supported leading edge, inflatable kite with a small bridle) as apposed to a tradition C kite. An SLE with have far greater depower and be easier to re-launch.

I can only talk about the brand i am used to and thats ozone. The ozone Catalyst is a good choice or if you are looking at older second hand kites then the ozone light. i have a 8m ozone light and its a sweet, easy kite to fly.

[KiteCulture]

granted, but do new riders even know what an aspect ratio is? Lets keep this conversation simple for the benefit of new riders, or at least explain some of the terms.

www.sbckiteboard.com has some really amazing kite tests that everyone can read. It may make for a better informed decision.

[L0KI]

Wow, I find SBC kite to have nothing useful to say in their reviews at all. Kiteworld actually rides the gear and takes about it with some specific information. The SBC reviews sound like ads to me.
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And did the last poster not explain that lower aspect kites are fat and high aspect kites are skinny and what that meant?

[Arcsrule]

Peter Lynn Venoms...the new Chargers are a handful and lot's more money than the venoms.

[JerseyPride]

Any delta shape kite will work great for a beginner - super easy relaunch , very stable and forgiving, and big range. I'd suggest to get a 7m to 9m kite (depending on your location / wind conditions).

I have very good experience with Best Kahoonas for beginners.. It's a great , simple , little kite (7.5m) . We've gone through about 2 dozen of them at my school in the last two seasons and have not had a single issue. Price is right too.. especially with the current promotion Best is having , you can get a complete 7.5 with bar for $798.

vadim knows whats good

[sojopo]

learned just this last year on a cabrinha convert 12m (I'm 175 lb) and it was solid, easy to work with, the bar is great, with enough feel for getting to know the kite, and not so much pressure that you get tired. Idiot proof lines (color coded) COMPLETELY easy relaunch. One pump inflation is a must for you, and I loved the cabrinha construction. But, after getting to the point where I'm starting to jump, it's time for a newer, more aggressive kite. Lots of folks around here start on the Wainman boss, I can't speak to it as I haven't tried it yet.