Am looking at buying a trainer kite for myself and for the family . Can someone please give me some guidance on size . Do they both have the same control or is the smaller one a bit more skitish. I am 110kg so i want to be able to feel some power. Daughter and wife are around 60kg ea but they might only fly it once or twice.

Thanks Marty . Yeah looked at the uno but a little pricey and at least there is minimal set up with the imp. No one stocks the 2.5 in bris they all only carry the 1.5. Cheers

Hey Jackson from Kitepower in redcliffe here, we usually have the 1.5, 2.5 and 3.5 in stock.

We are currently out of stock of the 2.5 but they are on order and should be in soon.

However I mostly advise our customers to go for a 1.5 as they are all you really need to progress your kite flying skills and I have had a few occasions shown customers how to set them up and found myself overpowered in the park.

Give us a ring tomorrow if you would like to know when the 2.5s are coming in or drop down and pick up a 1.5

Kitepower Qld phone: 32841186

You could fly a trainer while in the water but if you crash them in the water they will fill up. Currently the only trainer foil that will re-launch from the water is the HQ Hydra-

If you want a water relaunchable trainer go the Ozone Uno, but if you're ready for the water, you're probably ready for a full-sized kite.

Not sure on the Imp as I haven't flown one - but I highly recommend a trainer. I have had a Slingshot B2 trainer for approx 9 years and keep it in the car always. Heaps of fun to fly. I fly it when I take my kids to the beach or waiting for the wind to come up.

Even if you are ready for the water I think they are great.

Mine is in between so can't comment on the right size of these.... 2m works for me.

Hi frosty, I have a Ozone Imp 3.5m and am really glad i didn't go any smaller. I am 75kg and have flown it in 25knots and still didn't feel over powered.

Sure it will give you a pull but the safety system is so good that if you get freaked, you just let the bar go and the kite collapses instantly. My wife who weighs 60kgs has used it as well and she managed fine.

Would be a shame to pick one up and after 30 mins wish you went bigger.

Martyflyer said...

Hey frosty had my first lesson yesterday and wish i had spent the extra and got a uno instead of the imp,not only is the uno good for the water but because it uses a normal 4 line bar it teaches about powering and depowering the kite

here you are wrong. The purose of a trainer kite is for the initial stages of learning which means you have likely never flown a kite before and dont know anyone who has. A uno requires a developed knowledge of kite set up and flying to use and needs to be used on water to be safe. An imp can be used be nearly all newbies after quick instruction and safely in a park.

Martyflyer said...

Hey frosty had my first lesson yesterday and wish i had spent the extra and got a uno instead of the imp,not only is the uno good for the water but because it uses a normal 4 line bar it teaches about powering and depowering the kite

I looked at the price and if it had been the almost 400 with a bar i would be considering that kite but geez, $600 for a trainer kite
I drink beer not champagne and eat sausages from the bbq not lobster.

I will be getting an HQ hydra 3.5 a lot cheaper (nearly $300) and will do the water thing as well.

Which direction did he point you in?

Thanks for that . Had a look at the site and have to agree the chicken loop would be handy. Have you ordered it through that site or locally. Thanks for your help