Wayne Dowler Posted May 17, 2015 Report Share Posted May 17, 2015 OK boys and girls - drum roll please: I decided on trying the unthinkable (for me) of flying my old Indoor ....... outside!!! GASP!!! Know what?? I LIKED IT!!! Sitting around moping over no wind, it struck me to give it a try. Dragged out some old modded 15" handles, put on a lineset I'm not sure how long (more than 10', less than 20'), and the old Indoor. Took it into the cul-de-sac I live on and gave it a whirl. Now picture where I live: down in a hole, wind blows right over me when it does, unless travelling down one of our streets! So basically, indoor conditions outside! Well the kite just ate it up!! Had to retune once, needed a hair more drive than I had guessed, but no problem, it flew with ease! When what passed as a gust came through, never had the feeling of anything breaking. That had been my biggest fear - breakage! With no bridle to spread any forces on the frame equally, I had been pretty scared to try it outside. Shouldn't have been!! Now don't be silly and throw up an Indoor in a hurricane, I doubt it will last, But if you have no or little wind, give it a try, you might be surprised - I was!! OK - let the "I told ya so's" start!! 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SparkieRob Posted May 17, 2015 Report Share Posted May 17, 2015 Ahem, I told you so... Ha ha ha. Glad you tried it Wayne. It really attracts the onlookers flying with no wind. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wayne Dowler Posted May 17, 2015 Author Report Share Posted May 17, 2015 You're #1 so far!! PS: we in chat now!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
makatakam Posted May 17, 2015 Report Share Posted May 17, 2015 That's why I keep building lighter and lighter kites. I love wind in the 0.5 to 1.5 mph range. Today I flew my Lattice in 2 to 7 mph. The kite is intended for 1 to 3 mph. Handled it like champ. I tried it on pigtails like an indoor, but it's a little squirrely, so I'm going to leave it bridled. Never underestimate the power of a Rev!!! I LIVE FOR THE LIGHT STUFF! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wayne Dowler Posted May 18, 2015 Author Report Share Posted May 18, 2015 In another development, tried some new diamond rods and magic sticks, on an SUL yesterday! Flies like a mini-Zen! Wind was all over the place and not very strong to boot! Had both the Zen and SUL setup, and kept switching between them! A little different, but testing continues!! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
makatakam Posted May 19, 2015 Report Share Posted May 19, 2015 Uh oh! Sounds like you're going to want what I'm building next, if you keep headed in that direction. Stay tuned. About a month away at this point. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SparkieRob Posted May 19, 2015 Report Share Posted May 19, 2015 Uh oh! Sounds like you're going to want what I'm building next, if you keep headed in that direction. Stay tuned. About a month away at this point. Start a thread! Let us know all the juicy details... Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul LaMasters Posted May 19, 2015 Report Share Posted May 19, 2015 Wayne you're going down a trail, I myself have followed...... personalization thru comparison testing, enjoy the journey too, give it a few months to see which side you fancy more. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
makatakam Posted May 20, 2015 Report Share Posted May 20, 2015 Uh oh! Sounds like you're going to want what I'm building next, if you keep headed in that direction. Stay tuned. About a month away at this point. Start a thread! Let us know all the juicy details... Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk I can't let the cat out of the bag yet. Stayed tuned. I'll open a new thread for it in about a month. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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