Wayne Dowler Posted November 19, 2014 Report Share Posted November 19, 2014 Back when all I had in the 1.5 size was an SUL, I flew in some higher winds - and stretched my sail out badly. 10 - 13 mph means mid or full vent to me! I dislike too much "pull", so I switch sails pretty fast as wind comes up! When you get up to the X/V though, it seems to handle just about anything thrown at it. One of my "favorites" in the bag, it really extended my ability to fly in pretty stiff wind. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flynhi Posted November 19, 2014 Author Report Share Posted November 19, 2014 What are you using to record your videos?I am using my cellphone for all my videos: LG G3Reved: I sent you a PM. This is happening. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flynhi Posted November 25, 2014 Author Report Share Posted November 25, 2014 Winds were ideal yesterday. I was able to get an hour and a half in the air. Started with a little snap stall practice, then tried to get clockwork hammered down a little more. The kite is started to get a little more tamed, but still loves to jump around randomly with gusts. It was a really fun session. I need to set goals next time I go out to fly. Video from yesterday No more wind for the rest of the week. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PereiraM Posted November 25, 2014 Report Share Posted November 25, 2014 Another great video. Thank you for sharing all of this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reved Posted November 26, 2014 Report Share Posted November 26, 2014 Arizona has had some good winds the last few days. I was flying the B2 in 20+. Only complaint is that i need to use a hammer to get the kite stake in the ground. I just love the peace and quiet here. But can do without the rattlesnake in the garage. Happy Thanksgiving Flynhi and all you other dark siders. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flynhi Posted December 2, 2014 Author Report Share Posted December 2, 2014 I purchased a new kite last night: Into the Wind Progressive Fleet Stack. I bought it used from a friend for $145. I think it is a fair price for the condition it is in. My favorite thing about the kite is the colors and the fact that it needs 300 lbs lines! Does this kite pull that hard? I took it out to equalize the lines and made a quick video: Video from today The winds were around 6 MPH, which was just enough for the stack to come to life. This will be a great kite for festivals. I am thinking about flying to Miami or Dallas tomorrow to try it out in 15 - 20 MPH winds. (Edit: Flights are completely full, no flying tomorrow) Who here has an instagram? I wish more kite people were on that app, it is a great way to promote the sport. A lot of young people are on instagram and are looking for excuses to get outside and meet people. If you are on instagram follow me and I will follow you back @flynhi_ I only have a couple of kite friends on there and would love more. Winds are weak here in AZ for the rest of the week. Anyone live close to an airport and would like to fly for a couple of hours? Off topic: I am very interested in kite making. I can't wait to study and make my first one liner fighter kite! 2015 will be the year of fabrication! Another great video. Thank you for sharing all of this. Thanks for the comment! ... can do without the rattlesnake in the garage. Happy Thanksgiving Flynhi and all you other dark siders. I haven't seen a rattlesnake in ages! What part of town were you in? Was it a western diamondback? Happy thanksgiving! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
makatakam Posted December 2, 2014 Report Share Posted December 2, 2014 Nice stack, looks great in the sky. In 15-20mph wind I think you may end up riding the grass on your _ _ _ . Let us know how it go. Video if you get some. Have fun and don't forget to breathe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reved Posted December 3, 2014 Report Share Posted December 3, 2014 I haven't seen a rattlesnake in ages! What part of town were you in? Was it a western diamondback? Happy thanksgiving! I'm in Patagonia. I flew for 4 hours yesterday and only 3 cars drove by. The Orkin exterminator guy set sticky traps for the mice. The snake saw an easy meal and got caught up in the sticky trap also. I showed up when he was trying to capture it. It was about 2.5" wide and 4-5 feet long. I couldn't tell you what kind it was. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flynhi Posted December 3, 2014 Author Report Share Posted December 3, 2014 Drove to a small hill by my house to fly. The winds were dead most of the day. I was able to get the SUL into the air for 4 minutes: Video of hill The rest of the day I just watched the city move and the clouds roll by. Pretty peaceful day. I'm in Patagonia. I flew for 4 hours yesterday and only 3 cars drove by. The Orkin exterminator guy set sticky traps for the mice. The snake saw an easy meal and got caught up in the sticky trap also. I showed up when he was trying to capture it. It was about 2.5" wide and 4-5 feet long. I couldn't tell you what kind it was. Patagonia looks beautiful! I will have to make a road trip out there one day! That is a big damned snake. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flynhi Posted February 10, 2015 Author Report Share Posted February 10, 2015 Wind has been scarce here in the Valley of the Sun. The few windy days happen on the same days I work double shifts. This Thursday will be very windy, and of course I am working a double shift that day. I am done waiting for wind to happen, it is time to start chasing the wind.Tomorrow I will drive north to Sunset Point in Black Canyon, AZ. Ideal weather for my 2 string kites. My Mid Vent Albatross quad string snapped a bungee cord, so no quads tomorrow. Here are some images of the area: It is a 2 mile hike off the main road. I plan on leaving my house an hour and a half before sunrise. I should have the kites set up as daybreak happens. I will take photos/videos of the trip. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobB Posted February 11, 2015 Report Share Posted February 11, 2015 Looking forward to seeing some flying from that spot. It looks so scenic & picturesque... so different than what I'm used to seeing as I haven't been out of the Northeast in over 10 years. Just watch the ripstop on those cactus ! I thought my beach was full of hazards... Yikes ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hyzakite Posted February 11, 2015 Report Share Posted February 11, 2015 I like what Flyinhi has done! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flynhi Posted February 11, 2015 Author Report Share Posted February 11, 2015 Sunset Point will have to wait another day. There was an accident on the roads to Sunset Point and traffic would be a nightmare. Lucky for me, the winds shifted and are heading right to my park! Even more exciting news: there is a new member on these forums from Mesa and we are meeting up at Noon. Sunset point will happen next week! Today will be a good day. Here are some pics from a hike last week. Apologies for no Sunset Point today: http://imgur.com/a/1G7ur 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flynhi Posted February 12, 2015 Author Report Share Posted February 12, 2015 Met up with AzKiter to fly a few kites today. He is a really cool dude! We shared kites and enjoyed a few good gusts of wind. The first two hours were pretty lackluster, sadly. The wind picked up as he had to pack up to leave. Happens every time Short video from today AzKiter ordered a few more kites. There will be future sessions. Next Monday should have more wind. If not I am going to Sunset Point. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Barresi Posted February 15, 2015 Report Share Posted February 15, 2015 Looks like really great wind, and oh so nice to have a flying buddy! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flynhi Posted February 17, 2015 Author Report Share Posted February 17, 2015 Friend purchased a Prism Tensor 5.0. 13 MPH eastbound breeze. The only clip I recorded was this. I wish I grabbed more footage. We had a blast today.Kite buddies are great. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AzKiter Posted February 17, 2015 Report Share Posted February 17, 2015 That's awesome. we should hit the park Saturday.. it's supposed to pick up real good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flynhi Posted February 23, 2015 Author Report Share Posted February 23, 2015 Flew for 5 hours with AzKiter and friends at Riverview Park yesterday.Video from the day I wish I spent more time filming, as always. Not enough footage to show how great of a day it was. I don't have much time to write, about to head out. I will be back later. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobB Posted February 23, 2015 Report Share Posted February 23, 2015 Nice group you've got there. Looks like fun to hang out & fly with friends. Also liked the catch & throws... I have to learn that trick, looks cool ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
makatakam Posted February 24, 2015 Report Share Posted February 24, 2015 Even the dog got into it -- cooooool! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flynhi Posted March 11, 2015 Author Report Share Posted March 11, 2015 Went flying the other day with AzKiter. He had an awesome tail that we strapped onto my Prism Quantum. He also made some line spikes and I made sleeves to go with them. It was a pretty awesome day. I am crunched on time so I can't type much. More updates soon! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
makatakam Posted March 11, 2015 Report Share Posted March 11, 2015 Nice video, Flynhi. Great scenery too. Good job with the Rev! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flynhi Posted May 15, 2015 Author Report Share Posted May 15, 2015 Took a trip to Belgium for the Lotto International Kite Festival. I only had 3 hours to spend there and 2 of those hours were rained out! I did get a little bit of footage from the festival. It was my first kite festival and my first time in Europe. I will be going back! 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dragonfish Posted May 15, 2015 Report Share Posted May 15, 2015 Nice. So that's where you disappeared off to. Looks windy. I've also realized recently that European festivals seem to have a lot more "art" than the ones I've been to in the US. Between your video and some pictures from another recent European festival, I want to go to one now. Someday..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Barresi Posted May 15, 2015 Report Share Posted May 15, 2015 Congrats, looks like it was a great trip. Other noteworthy events... Berck sur Mer (France), Cervia (Italy) and Fano (Denmark), all very well known as some of the best in Europe. Berck and Cervia actually overlap, could make for a very nice 2-3 week kite vacation - lots of folks do both. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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