mystainedskin Posted October 21, 2014 Report Share Posted October 21, 2014 A local spot with a large dock. Sort of at a turning point in the river for large ships. Don't get to kap here often due to confined launch area unless wind is right or blowing real good. Large parking lot to launch from...but surrounded by trees and sometimes pretty difficult to get up without launching from the dock.Once up....free to roam wherever you want. This used to be all river beach years ago and undeveloped for about 2 miles from rivers edge.. Excellent spot to throw the cast net when shrimp were running. Now it is developed completely around except for this park... St. Johns River Jacksonville, Florida Reddie Point 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobB Posted October 21, 2014 Report Share Posted October 21, 2014 Cool, a couple I hadn't seen yet... I'm surprised how much line you have between the kite & camera in that one shot. Is that in an effort to keep the camera more stable ? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reef Runner Posted October 21, 2014 Report Share Posted October 21, 2014 That pier/dock looks like a very cool spot for SLK's. Great pictures Scott.......... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PereiraM Posted October 21, 2014 Report Share Posted October 21, 2014 Great Pics. What a great place to fly. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mystainedskin Posted October 22, 2014 Author Report Share Posted October 22, 2014 Yes Rob. I like slack line or a good angle between pilot, camera and kite...or sort of "underpowerd" situation. Creates a more controllable scenario for me. Ability to power up or depower the kite and raise or lower the camera without constantly letting line in or out. But I walk constantly. Never in one spot for more than 1 rotation of the rig. This scenario was light wind. Just had to get that high to get enough lift for the rig...or clean enough wind. I have heard stories of over 500' going out...before the rig goes on Becoming a big fan of long line flying..and unique setups..to get the shot when others can't It seems with the right effort..you CAN fly just about any time. (Light to no wind). Sometimes it takes me over an hour to achieve stable flight..before mounting the rig. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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