Hello and thank you for being here

[rambo]

Can I ask how much you paid for the 2006 fuel slingshot 13m. Hope you didnt get ripped off on the kite also?

[CdoG]

Max at 510-814-1074.

[abarna21]

ok......
the only store that it is close to me and open today is boardsportsschool in Alameda.
they sell the
Naish Xeon Price includes kite, bar, lines & bag
1.3m: $145
2.0m: $209

I can't find any other store that's open today and that sell the trainer kite.
which one to go with?

Thank you

[abarna21]

Can I ask how much you paid for the 2006 fuel slingshot 13m. Hope you didnt get ripped off on the kite also?

$ 100 for the kite alone

[abarna21]

Max at 510-814-1074.

You were right about his kite love, but on the other hand he did not feel good at all about posting his # on the forum. He also sent me to get a trainer kite and professional lesson from Boardsports. After talking with him I will get the 2.0m Naish trainer.
Thank you Max and I hope I'll see you there.

[elli]

abarna21 try to get something used. Look at the classifieds and other places. You can always sell it again very quickly for the same price you got it used. I would not get a 5m tube kite (AKA real but small kite). It will cost you a lot more, you will almost never use it, and unlike trainers it is very easy to destroy when practicing on land. So the best outcome is that you will sell it after a few users "rarely used" and loose a lot of money again, the worse case is that you will destroy it learning and loose your money on the spot :)

[CdoG]

He's old and forgets..
he's posted it a coulpe times..

[wjb]

abarna21 try to get something used. Look at the classifieds and other places. You can always sell it again very quickly for the same price you got it used. I would not get a 5m tube kite (AKA real but small kite). It will cost you a lot more, you will almost never use it, and unlike trainers it is very easy to destroy when practicing on land. So the best outcome is that you will sell it after a few users "rarely used" and loose a lot of money again, the worse case is that you will destroy it learning and loose your money on the spot :)

Could have used a 5m last Friday :mrgreen:

[super_monkey]

abarna21 try to get something used. Look at the classifieds and other places. You can always sell it again very quickly for the same price you got it used. I would not get a 5m tube kite (AKA real but small kite). It will cost you a lot more, you will almost never use it, and unlike trainers it is very easy to destroy when practicing on land. So the best outcome is that you will sell it after a few users "rarely used" and loose a lot of money again, the worse case is that you will destroy it learning and loose your money on the spot :)

Hmm, I specifically got a 5m to kite and get good use out of it. It's definitely NOT a waste of money unless you're very heavy or you don't like strong winds ](*,)

[abarna21]

I bought a 1.3m trainer kite and a 1 hour private lesson. I listened to you and i feel much better that I start on the right foot.
I decided to put the fuel on the side for now and take it step by step.

I want to thank you all for the advice.