Buying kitesurfing kites on ebay
Kitesurfing is the fastest growing sport on the planet
. With the abundance of coast and is fair share of wind the British isles are home to some of the best places for kitesurfing in the world. Whenever we get someone asking us about getting into the sport we always inform them that lessons are a must, be sure to get a beginner kite and always know the rules of the beach that you will be learning at. We talk to them about the different types of kites and prices. Now if you are looking to do any hobby the you must expect to invest into it. Buying new (or nearly new) is the best option.Now the next question most ask is "Cant I just get one from ebay?" the answer on the whole is "not without you knowing what you are buying". To give you a better understanding of what you are looking at here is a guide to the different shapes that kites come in.
Hopefully this will give you some idea of the different range of Kitesurfing Equipment available
LEILeading edge inflatable. These kiteboarding kites have a hollow tube framing that is pumped full of air to give the kite its shape. Because these air tubes float so well, these kites are the most common for riding on water.
SLE.Supported leading edge. You are going to hear this term at one point or another, so let's define it now. A supported leading edge kite is any kite that has bridles attached to its leading edge. This means that Hybrid and Bow kites are both considered SLE kites, even though they are different styles of kites. A C-kite is not a SLE kite because it has no bridles.
C Shape Kites.The C- kite is the original kiteboarding kite up until recently, this was the only kind of inflatable kite on the market. It has square corners and forms a deep C-shaped arc when flying. It gets its characteristic shape from its lines, which are attached at the four corners of the kite.
5th line C- kites come equipped with an extra line that attaches to the leading edge of the kite. This line helps the rider re-launch the kite from the water, and it acts as an additional safety system to de-power the kite. An important note about the 5th line is that it does not carry any tension when the kite is in flight it is simply used to help de-power and re-launch. Since this line carries no tension, the shape of a 5th line C- kite is exactly the same as a classic C- kite, and all performance characteristics remain the same (except the de-power and re-launch).Some Hybrid kites have a line that looks identical to a C- kites 5th line, but the difference is that it is under tension. On a Hybrid, this line can be used to hold the kite in a different shape than a normal C- kite can have, which opens up a whole new range of design possibilities that affect kite performance. This is why a C-kites 5th line isn't under tension the moment it is, the kite becomes a Hybrid.
Hybrid.The Hybrid kiteboarding kite was developed in order to merge the benefits of C and Bow kites into one kite. Since hybrids are a fusion of two different styles of kites, their specific design can vary greatly some are almost identical to C-kites, others are similar to Bow kites, and the rest fall somewhere in between.
Bow style hybrid.This style of hybrid kite generally tends to be more bow-like, without actually being a bow kite. It has more complicated bridles and can vary widely in shape and profile. Sometimes the only thing keeping this kind of kite from being a Bow kite is the shape of the trailing edge (yes, this difference in shape is enough to have drastic performance differences.) Like the C kite, the Hybrids design gives it unique flying characteristics
Bow Kite.This style of kiteboarding kite is one of the newest styles on the market. Its defining characteristic is the shape of the trailing edge, which is concave. Because of this kites unique shape it looks much flatter when it flies, and is why this type of kite is sometimes called a flat kite. In addition, the shape of this kite is what gives it it's near 100% de-power and large wind range. Like the Hybrid kite, the bow style kiteboarding kite has bridles that attach to its leading edge. These bridles are necessary to help hold the kite in its flat shape - without them, the wind would force the kite into a sharp curve, just like a C- kite.
There are different designs then to the different types, age is a factor too as the older kites will have basic (if any) safety systems. Our advise when buying on ebay is to copy the url of the page email it to us and tell us your level of experience. We will give you all the information the may need to a piece of Kitesurfing Equipment
Buying kitesurfing kites on ebay
By: Airtime Kitesurfing
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