I did the control bar for a couple reasons. The plastic handles broke when I took it out in high winds (along with the string, upgraded to kevlar 400lb), and also, much mote comfortable to hold on to in high winds. Also nice that if you need a break, you can just fly straight up and hold on with one hand in the calm area. I usually only fly mine when the wind is at least 20mph, so I wanted something solid, and I like the bar over the handles. Also easier to tell if string lengths are even.
I can get this exact powerkite for around 35 euros. Do you recommend it for a beginner? I'm 92 kg if thats relevant I dunno.. And is it good quality, cuz I saw it's a Chinese manufacturer?
This is my first kite of this type. It was pretty easy to learn, just have to get used to the fact that the input is a little delayed. It's big enough that it will pull hard when doing loops and figure 8s, but not big enough that it would pull you off the ground or be unsafe. I bought mine off ebay for really cheap, and can say it is made pretty well. The only thing that breaks is the main strings and the handles. I switched to kevlar line that can be bought on ebay pretty cheap, and turned a piece of pipe into a control bar for it. Mine has been in mud, in Lake Michigan, and in the sand, and is still holding together pretty good. I don't get to fly it a lot, but it's worth the money.
@@i-am-ali1672 One of the handles broke really fast, like the 2nd time I used it. The string is ok, and would hold up to most wind, but this kite likes a LOT of wind, like around 20mph or higher. At that high of wind the string will break. Just the 2 main lines, but not the all the others. It will fly in less wind, but still takes a good amount for it to really want to stay up. And the more wind, the more fun it is.
It is a great workout, will have you out of breath in minutes if you keep it moving. But when you get tired, you can just let it fly up to an angle less affected by the wind, and just hold on with one hand.
Just bought this and have flown a few kites before and by the looks of it won't disappoint
Its a very good kite for the value, have bought a few of them myself :-) Is the control bar providing better control than the handles?
I did the control bar for a couple reasons. The plastic handles broke when I took it out in high winds (along with the string, upgraded to kevlar 400lb), and also, much mote comfortable to hold on to in high winds. Also nice that if you need a break, you can just fly straight up and hold on with one hand in the calm area. I usually only fly mine when the wind is at least 20mph, so I wanted something solid, and I like the bar over the handles. Also easier to tell if string lengths are even.
@@mystupidvideos4347 I am intrigued, I will try nit out and see how it works for me, thank you for taking the time for ab answer :-) Lars
I can get this exact powerkite for around 35 euros. Do you recommend it for a beginner? I'm 92 kg if thats relevant I dunno..
And is it good quality, cuz I saw it's a Chinese manufacturer?
This is my first kite of this type. It was pretty easy to learn, just have to get used to the fact that the input is a little delayed. It's big enough that it will pull hard when doing loops and figure 8s, but not big enough that it would pull you off the ground or be unsafe. I bought mine off ebay for really cheap, and can say it is made pretty well. The only thing that breaks is the main strings and the handles. I switched to kevlar line that can be bought on ebay pretty cheap, and turned a piece of pipe into a control bar for it. Mine has been in mud, in Lake Michigan, and in the sand, and is still holding together pretty good. I don't get to fly it a lot, but it's worth the money.
@@mystupidvideos4347 Oh okay nice. How long did you use the kite before the strings and handles broke? Few times, few months?
@@i-am-ali1672 One of the handles broke really fast, like the 2nd time I used it. The string is ok, and would hold up to most wind, but this kite likes a LOT of wind, like around 20mph or higher. At that high of wind the string will break. Just the 2 main lines, but not the all the others. It will fly in less wind, but still takes a good amount for it to really want to stay up. And the more wind, the more fun it is.
Looks like a hand full. LOL
It is a great workout, will have you out of breath in minutes if you keep it moving. But when you get tired, you can just let it fly up to an angle less affected by the wind, and just hold on with one hand.