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Which Trainer Kite do you Buy? 

What are the differences in Trainer Kite Features?

Most trainer kites are small, 1-3 m, foil kites.  Usually trainer kites are though of as two line kites that are steered with either handles, or preferably control bars.  A two line trainer kite offers simplicity, it is easier to setup a 2 line kite.  Yet it doesn't offer the tuning capabilities.  Until recently no two line trainers offered a relaunch feature.

Small four line foil kites can be used as trainer kites as well.  Although more time consuming for the step up, many offer a trim strap or sheeting strap which allows you to depower the kite slightly while in flight.  Four line kites also usually reverse relaunch with a tug on the center or brake lines.

Both two and four line trainer kites can use safety systems.  the two line kite using a single steering line usually.  Whereas a four liner usually uses both steering lines. 

What Size Trainer Kite Should I get? 

Make sure you start in light winds, regardless of which kite you buy.  Trainer kites and trainer lines aren't meant for high winds and may get damaged, or break in winds over 20mph.

 Trainer Kites 

Small

Normal

Pro Grande

Model / Size 

 Best 1.8 m

 Best 2.8 m

 XL Pro Model

 Good Choice For

Lighter Pilots

Moderate or Light Winds

2 Line Simplicity 

Heavier Pilots 

Lighter winds

2 Line Simplicity

Learning to Landboard

Heavier Pilots

Lighter Winds 

Advanced Tuning Adjustment

Learning to Landboard 

More Range

True Power Kite Experience

Price 

$119 free USA shipping

$149 free USA shipping

$349 free USA shipping

  

Best Trainer Kite

Best Kiteboarding has developed a trainer kite that will allow anyone to get their foot in the door. Unlike other trainer kite brands, the Best Kiteboarding Trainer Kite has a little more size for the price, giving a pull that is much more similar to the larger inflatable kites that you will be using once you are ready to go out on the water. Not only is this kite great for learning the basics of kite control and kitesurfing, but it can also be used for landboarding or snowkiting! The Best Kiteboarding Trainer Kite comes complete with bar and lines.


Soft Cell construction:  Lightweight and durable construction, designed to take the beating that learners will likely dish out.

Internally reinforced construction:  Rip-stop sidewalls with cross venting, easy inflation, and great crash protection.

Two Line Bridle:  Simple two line control system, dedicated to learners of all ages.

Dyneema Line set:  High strength Dyneema flying lines deliver fast and accurate response to turning input.

Lightweight Bar Construction:  EVA foam wrapped control bar, comfortable to use with even with gloved hands.

 
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