Syruss Posted September 7, 2007 Report Share Posted September 7, 2007 Just wondering how you all survive the kite addiction. This weekend was the first time I have been able to get over to the coast to fly and now I have that bug again! I had some extra time built up at work and I was hoping to comp it and get some flyin in this afternoon. But if there is any wind at all it is just a Gnat farting in passing. Really Depressing! Unfortunately here in Medford Oregon there are not many good places to fly, nor is there decent wind consistently so what am I to do during my down time? I know a lot of you get to fly more often but what do you do when it is raining, or just no wind? I have a couple of ultralight dual line kites but I really am not adept enough to fly them in truly no wind conditions and there are not any flyers close by to learn from, so most of what I pick up is over at the coast. I am learning to fly my Rev and think that is by far the most addicting, once I get the 2 wrap and 3 wrap frames hopefully that will give me more range to fly in, but till then I am still stuck. So what do you do when there is no kiting to be had?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sky fish Posted September 7, 2007 Report Share Posted September 7, 2007 I just try to catch up on the things I have neglected- yard -house that kind of thing.It is worse when there is wind and your flying field is full of people ARG . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
browndude3649 Posted September 7, 2007 Report Share Posted September 7, 2007 just plunked down 250$ for a Zephyr--nobody will believe me when i say i'm not an addict "i don't have a problem--all of you have a problem" getting better at flyin my Rev Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ant man Posted September 7, 2007 Report Share Posted September 7, 2007 man thats a simple one... between weekends im always counting down the days untill im flying again Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kite slinger Posted September 8, 2007 Report Share Posted September 8, 2007 My GMC cargo van is full of kites, {at lease 2 } buggys + 4 more at home, full quiver of power kites KGBs SLKs, SUL, zero, quads ,banners, high wind venteds ground displays, fighters + I live 2 miles from the beach in central california{Monterey Bay} ready for what ever kind of wind or lack of Down time? maybe fix or repair or make custom kite related items buy more kites Some say I suffer from insanity.....but I enjoy every min. of it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Syruss Posted September 8, 2007 Author Report Share Posted September 8, 2007 My GMC cargo van is full of kites, {at lease 2 } buggys + 4 more at home, full quiver of power kites KGBs SLKs, SUL, zero, quads ,banners, high wind venteds ground displays, fighters + I live 2 miles from the beach in central california{Monterey Bay} ready for what ever kind of wind or lack of Okay no talking dirty this is a PG forum lol! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobB Posted September 8, 2007 Report Share Posted September 8, 2007 I carry a bag in my car all the time with about 8 kites, for all different conditions. It's always great to find a new spot to fly. ~Rob. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spence Watson Posted September 8, 2007 Report Share Posted September 8, 2007 When do I fly? *input evil crazy laugh here* Since school started, I've flown almost every day. After school, I go to the park across the street and get out my vented B-Series, std 1.5 (both with anywhere from race rods to 4 wrap) and my rev Indoor, if the wind is totally FLAT. If it's raining but there's wind, I bring a hood. If it's raining, there's no wind, there's lightening, thunder, and falling animals, I go fly in my school gym. Am I addicted? Nope I'm reving up Spokane WA!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveH Posted September 11, 2007 Report Share Posted September 11, 2007 I fly whenever I can, as often as possible. I like to video my flying and watch it back to see what needs to be improved. Usually everything So when I can't fly, I like to edit and work on the videos. Adding music, just playing around. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monkey Posted September 12, 2007 Report Share Posted September 12, 2007 I simply feed the addiction, as much as I possibly can. Its much easier than fighting it ;-) That being said though, I'm blessed with living near one of the prettiest flying fields in the world, so, that helps. Nice, ocean winds. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baloo Posted September 12, 2007 Report Share Posted September 12, 2007 You lucky monkey. Looks fantastic. Nice stack as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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