Without a doubt, the first step feels much more like a 'real' kite than
the Beetle when the wind picks up, but I always recommend the Beetle
around here (Vancouver, Canada) because it flies in our normally light
winds. With a tweak of the bridle, the Beetle flies down into ultralight
territory, wheras the first step struggles.
The Beetle is much more durable than the First Step. I never flinch when
someone kangs mine into the ground at full speed. The First Step I flew
popped it's spine right through it's nosepiece after a few hours. Might
have been an isolated incident, but I recall postings about this
happening with the Jam as well.
The First Step out-tricks the Beetle though, and the Beetle is no slouch
either.
So if light winds and durability are your main concerns, I'd go for the
Beetle. Outherwise the First Step is a good choice.
Mike M.
Quote:
> Please help me decide. I've been doing online research about it
but
> can't seem to make up my mind about it.
> Is there someone who can help me, anything can be of help, people who
have
> done test drives, pro's and con's, whatever comes to your mind, I'm
kind of
> needy..... pleaseeeee.
> I'm sorry for being such a bother for the ng.......
> And.... thanks in advance......
> jose
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