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Launching HQ Hydra with Kite Flier in the Water  Hi,

I am looking at a Hydra kite as they look like so much fun in the water. Can you launch them if you are chest-deep in water? With the bar, I usually ...

Your Opinion of the Hydra?  What is your opinion of the HQ Hydra trainer made to be used in
the water?

HQ Hydra  Hi I have a few questions about the Hq Hydra.

1. If left long enough in the water would it ever sink?

2. How do you inflate and deflate the kite
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What is a Good Family-Sized Trainer Kite?  I'm sure you get tired of size questions, but I was curious if any of your review statistics (great job, by the way) included children?

We are planning ...

Water Trainer or Not?  Should I purchase a Hydra trianer kite or stick to a land and snow only trainer kite?

I do have a 8m Liquid Force kite....that I could practice body ...

Trainer Kite Pulling a Sandboard?  My question is would a trainer kite have enough power to pull me on a sandboard. I am really interested in kiteboarding, but am not quite sure if a trainer ...

Compare HQ Hydra with HQ Rush III Pro  Thanks for the fantastic review of trainer kites. I am curious about your thoughts concerning the HQ Hydra. It is purported to be a water launchable ...

Landboarding Lightweight Kite Size  I'm about 120 lbs and want to get a trainer kite to learn the basics, but also to potentially use for landboarding. The Rush III pro series looks appealing,...

What is the difference between the Rush III 200, 250, and 300?  What is the difference between the:

Rush 111 200

Rush 111 250

Rush 111 300?

Thanks, love your site.

My son has a Rush, so I will need ...

Would You Recommend Sensei Trainer Kites?  My new HQ Rush 250 took a hard hit on a blustery day on the Oregon coast recently. The sand must have made a perfect "seal" with the leading edge on the ...

Can Trainer Kites Be Fitted With Harness Loops?  I'm 55 year old female, and want to try a trainer before jumping into full kiteboard equipment.

Question: Can trainer bars be fitted with chicken ...

Upgrading My Trainer  I have a 2.0 meter two line trainer. I have taken lessons - body drags and upwind practice in water. I purchased a 12 meter bow kite hoping to get in ...

What is the ideal trainer kite size?  I want to learn to fly a training kite, but I'm not sure what the the best size of kite is for me. I don't want to get pulled too much and I weigh around ...

2.1 Meter 2-Line safety release modification from straps to a cross bar.  I recently purchased an HQ 2.1 Symphony Beach, (misnamed as it is an open cell), and wanted to modify it so that a safety factor is built in for lighter ...

What is the difference between traction kites and trainer kites?  I have heard practice kites be called trainer kites, and traction-trainer kites. What is the difference?

Getting Started With a Dual Line Stunt Kite  I live in the middle of a wide, slightly mounded, sweeping field that was just fifteen years ago grazing pasture. A good friend and I have spent time, walking ...

Whats the Difference Between the HQ Symphony and Symphony Beach?  Can you tell me the difference between the HQ Symphony and the Symphony beach?