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  1. Never give up...

    in Kite Buggy

    Posted

    Some days I laugh... the wind apps show great conditions and real life is another story.

    Today was one of those.. App showed 10/15 @ ese, ideal for this ne Florida stretch of beach..  real life was 0 to maybe 8mph..if that... but the direction was spot on.

    So with optimism,I took the 12 Phantom with some proper spars installed and I set up anyways being I was there. I wanted to finally fly larger than 12m with the low conditions...but alas I was on a small bar...and didn't feel like any over the bar line grabbing today...as I rode fixed bridles yesterday :)

    Trusty battery back up fan got me filled and airborne...without the fan it wouldn't have happened. Once airborne and the twinskin moving ...riding began. Nothing spectacular but still achieving smiles. A small climb in wind and I headed for a wider stretch of beach about 1.5 miles away. Played there for a bit....and poof...nadda...not even a puff. Sunset was upon me, so I deflated and rolled up for the walk...2.2 miles later I felt redemption.A block from my "base"  the wind was back and stronger than all evening..Still single digits, but high singles and that works for me. 

    I quickly set back up once at the fan...All I could think was one more ride before sunset. I got that and more! Rode until dark and enjoyed some park and ride fun with some beautiful colors over the horizon.

    Last ride got me the best casual speeds of the day.. 

    A quick glimpse of that ride on Instagram. 

    In the end... never give up. The rewards are always worth the effort. The struggles will only make you a better pilot.  Be it buggies.. stunt kites...and yes even SLK.

    Ride on... until then ;)

     

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  2. Rainy Day Dreams....

    in Kite Buggy

    Posted

    I like it all ;) Just can't afford them all...lol

    Sure having a ton of fun riding..not really any conflicts personally on what I should be flying. It takes an effort for location,conditions, setup for riding. Sport kites is pretty much anywhere I feel the urge. Conditions are helpful...but not a necessity.  At least for a little while 😜

    Anytime man... maybe a venture north is due this year.

  3. Rainy Day Dreams....

    in Kite Buggy

    Posted

    Rain...rain...and more rain.... Figured I would take the time and contribute a small amount :)  It has been sometime since I have used the forum and with a busy kiting season approaching,  personally and with #TKL , might as well get back into the swing of things. What better place? :sign_kitelife:

    Since Jekyll Island Buggy Expo this year.... I dove in. Acquired a full size buggy (Elliot Virus?) and a trio of fixed bridle Peter Lynn Vipers consisting of the 3 smaller sizes 2.6m/3.9m/5.3m near the same time  a friend got her Peter Lynn Drifter and a full quiver of Peter Lynn Phantoms 6m-18m. I have wanted to do this for sometime and with the addition of a friend interested pushing me along, So be it.  After all, I am a #floridakiteflier / Kitebumbychoice and have an awesome beach locally..and Jekyll is just a short drive away.  Some struggles at the start, a few rolls , some out of control slides, even ejected the kite once or twice. Once a good onshore and proper conditions hit, I was hooked....literally (Captive). A video of my first good long ride on the 3.9 Viper S and Drifter (Jekyll Island) can be found in the playlist link below.

    It only took a few rides on the handles and strop before the de-powers were shouting....  " Fly me!!!!! " ..and since I have been in the care of the Phantoms... I did ,once the bigger buggy was acquired:) Totally different flavor between the 2 styles of kites and buggies ..each producing sore muscles and smiles that make your cheeks hurt. The de-powers are easier on my body in the long run and provide more ride time for me. The larger buggy is luxurious...lol  Adjustable too fit me where I feel comfy and holds the body way different than the Peter Lynn.

    As things progress ...naturally you get faster and braver 😛 I think I have the minimum basics down now....consistent speed in similar wind conditions on the 9m and 12m Phantom  (Top Speed 40mph ), the ability and knowledge to scrub speed in a few ways , knowledge and comfort with my gear and most of all.... Common Sense.   Looking forward to some good wind next ride, work on some slides ,upwind turns and maybe some reverse play :o It has been horrible wind/weather and rain for weeks here it seems lately. Next good day is looking like the day after Xmas and I will be there with an onshore of 13-19mph......:ani_yahoo:

    Anyways....I have added a link to the Kitebumbychoice : buggy playlist and a few photos of the adventures so far. Look forward to adding more in this section in the near future...... until then.:rockon:

     

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  4. Hq Symphony 2.2.4

    in Kite Buggy

    Posted

    Really my first time also...tire sliding fun in 20plus ;) .

    I feel like I got bit by a Viper...possibly 3 times. 🤔

    ...and a friend just got a quiver of older Phantoms and a ride.

    I feel some buggy riding in my future more often. 😁 So much fun..

     

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  12. Customer Needs!

    in KAP - Kite Aerial Photography

    Posted

    There can be variations to most questions asked.

    Kites and rigs can vary vastly with wind conditions...line also (drag/weight increases with size) weight/size/cost/etc..

    Wind speeds needed can vary right along with above reference . ..from single digits to as much as you are willing too risk.

    As far as "shooting" a kite up....ehhh..good luck.

    Most kites are launched by hand or anchored at a specific  length of line. ..no running involved.

    Sky Burner Ocius standard

    in Reviews

    Posted

    I have been torturing a Standard for some time. Actually,the main kite I learned 2 line on and a go to daily.

    I don't have the bag of tricks that most do...but really enjoy the kite from very low wind (2ish mph) up to low double digits.. So much, Searching for another...as this one is getting worn and tattered.

  19. Family

    in Open Topic

    Posted

    Once again...I have the awesome opportunity to place faces with names.

    Marshall Henderson swung through St. Augustine...not once, but twice! Crappy conditions both days...but what fun ;)

    It's always very close to my heart. Most of you know... Kitelife did it for me...only hope it continues for others. Regardless of friends or Team....I will always fly the KiteLife logo with pride :)

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  20. Skybond Now

    in General Sport Kite

    Posted

    Wow!  I started wandering #Skybond with the recent sharings.... forgot all about this thread. 

    Look at us now..... I personally am tickled "yellow" still....In even more weights than before. I still have those 100'x100# and aquired some 50#x50' that I have absoulutely tortured and they are still slick. Can't say how pleased I am too be flying Skybond with the team.

    At T.I... I competed for the first time in Experienced Precision Quad...missed ballet gathering my insulated gear...it was cold! Oh well...

    Anyways...I flew Paul LaMasters 135% Shook...you name it...it has it.. in high 25+/_ wind on 175# Skybond....Wow! Did just the trick and tamed the kite down....nice move sir!  The kite was very stable...although my hands may not have been....

    Really looking forward to putting the new sets through the paces... ;)

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  21. Quad build

    in Quad Heads

    Posted

    I have seen some...and have one with different cap bungee setup...but no pockets.

    I find the cap worthwhile. Pockets always seem to wear out. Creating a "repair the sail" situation . Instead of replacing a cap.

    Nice work! Great looking kites ;)

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  23. NEW YORK MINUTE single vent impressions?

    in Quad Heads

    Posted

    I have only flown the Standards. My experience was as described by John. A flutter throughout the window that was not "tunable". The only time flutter could be controlled ... was flying at way slower speeds than should be capable of the sail. Which....if flying team...you are done...or stuck buzzing everywhere.

    I do know that is how Rev pushes them....as the "smoothest" flying sail. Not so...for me atleast.

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