Dean750 Posted May 18, 2008 Report Share Posted May 18, 2008 Went out today here in the valley. It was supposed to be a 6mph wind from the SE. Weather ppl really suck It was more like 1 or 2 with sudden gusts to 10 or 12. SE? LOL, try SE, S, NW then from the SW. Forgot what a cow those kinds of wind are. Seemed like just as I get the bridal set up for the lighter wind the gust would kick up. Then it would stay up just till I'd get the bridle set and....... noo wind It's gotta be a conspiracy. LOL@my typos. Over all I would say it was a great day flying. The heat killed it. Doing all the moving for speed control and holding a slide or stall wasn't real smart in 95 degree weather. I just couldn't stop. Anyway, I'm gonna go take a COLD bath, hopefully that'll help. Being physically sick because I went kiting sucks. But it was worth it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ant man Posted May 18, 2008 Report Share Posted May 18, 2008 you need some 0 wind kites like a rev indoor .. or a 1.5 sul with a race frame and some 50 foot 50# lines that will also help Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dean750 Posted May 18, 2008 Author Report Share Posted May 18, 2008 I have indoor kites. A Synchro, Nik Nak and 2 X4i's. The gusts would have killed anyone of the 4 and probably have broke the lines. LOL I got to fly, I've just been messin with bridle settings lately. Something I didn't used to do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoneZ Posted May 21, 2008 Report Share Posted May 21, 2008 Man,,,, you're telling me about the heatwave brother....... I was out at Cannon Beach this weekend. Friday was over 100oF and Sat. was over 90oF. Word to the wise? DONT use that spray on "no rub" sunscreen. I was using that all day, and on Sunday my was looked like it had some sort of terrible rash. lol I was burned in some spots, and other spots that got the sunscreen were blotchy white. lol Was funny to my Fiance. Had a blast though Cheers Dean! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Penny Lingenfelter Posted May 21, 2008 Report Share Posted May 21, 2008 Fly at twilight.. Your almost guaranteed no wind.. At least your not changing gear and getting some real flying in. BB Penny ~who's freckles hide the sun burned spots. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dean750 Posted May 21, 2008 Author Report Share Posted May 21, 2008 Well the heat is mellowing out around here now. Getting some stiff by my standard winds too. I'm thinking about seeing how many people I can get the attention of. I'm gonna though my MEFM up with the old Fly by Night kite lights Been a while (about 10 years) since I've done this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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