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foxvalleysoccer
Since 19 Jan 2017
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Thu Jan 19, 17 9:09 am Can A b2 slingshot pull a man on skiis on snow ? |
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I ordered a b2 slingshot for me and my kids.
Will it be powerful enough to pull me 180 lbs on skiis on a frozen lake?
How about a 100 lb kid?
Or is it for just learning to fly a kite?
Thanks
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Gman
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foxvalleysoccer
Since 19 Jan 2017
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Thu Jan 19, 17 9:30 am |
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So its not strong enough to pull a 100 lb child on skiis either?
Is there a chart that shows the size kite needs in particular winds for a weight of the person?
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Wind Slither
Since 04 Mar 2005
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Thu Jan 19, 17 9:34 am |
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From my experience the B4 equates to a ~6M inflatable, maybe 7M. So the B2 might pull your kid in pretty strong wind. For just scooting along on flat hard pack you don't need much power, but for going uphill and in powder you want pretty much the same power as you'd rig on water.
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ldhr
Since 21 Jul 2009
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Thu Jan 19, 17 11:29 am |
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foxvalleysoccer wrote: | So its not strong enough to pull a 100 lb child on skiis either?
Is there a chart that shows the size kite needs in particular winds for a weight of the person? |
There's no simple answer.
It depends on the wind strength and snow conditions.
The Slingshot website has charts for their inflatable kites but that's for water - trainer kites are meant for static flying on dry land - they're not designed to pull you on snow or water.
Your kid will fall and let go of the kite - it will fly away.
The B2 kite has no way to depower - if he gets going too fast and wants to stop he won't be able to stop. He'll crash and let go.
The trainer kites do not have any sort of safety release or leash built in. You'll have to come up with your own system to prevent the kite from flying away when he lets go.
Assuming he's a good skier - I'm not saying it's a bad idea.... but you should do lot's of practice on land standing still before trying it on skis.
First time should be in wind that's not too strong and he'll have to work the kite to get going.
Don't do it near wires, fences or open water.
You should also consider a leash.
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Singlemalt
Since 21 Jun 2015
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Thu Jan 19, 17 1:19 pm |
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You'll see guys cruising around on a skateboard in fairly light wind with a B2.
A kid on a frozen lake? Smooth ice? Might do the trick.
I've seen kids skim boarding with B2's in moderate wind at the sand bar. Lots of crashing and wet kites.
All the above caveats about lack of de power and safety gear apply. Trainers used to come with a wrist lease that would flag the kite on one line.
It's an indestructible kite and lots of fun for learning to fly. I put a harness loop on mine, which is nice for learning to fly one handed, while the kite pulls on the harness. A little more risky though, for beginners.
Give it a whirl, any flying time is good time!
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user124
Since 02 Aug 2012
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Thu Jan 19, 17 1:44 pm |
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ldhr wrote: |
Your kid will fall and let go of the kite - it will fly away.
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That's a little harsh
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Wind Slither
Since 04 Mar 2005
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Thu Jan 19, 17 1:59 pm |
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user124 wrote: | ldhr wrote: |
Your kid will fall and let go of the kite - it will fly away.
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That's a little harsh |
LOL, what's harsh is when they DON'T let go! My boy was gettin' his landboard on and was a good mile down the beach. I look up to see him get hoisted off the board right into the death-spiral-yarding of his life! Kite must have looped 100 times before I got to him. I was scared one end of the bar was looped around his hand or something...why else wouldn't he let go? And this was a B1!
Check out the drag trail!
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Singlemalt
Since 21 Jun 2015
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Thu Jan 19, 17 3:01 pm |
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Good point! Has mom reviewed this scheme?
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