John Barresi Posted October 27, 2016 Report Share Posted October 27, 2016 Hi all, just leaving this here to encourage everyone who'd like to find other fliers in their area - I've just added a "Local Connections" area to the forum where @kevmort was kind enough to start a topic for fliers to find each other in the UK. http://kitelife.com/forum/forum/170-local-connections/ Jump in there to say hello if you're in the UK, or post back here and let me know if you'd like a topic for your own region! "Region" is used loosely, can be either country lines or geographically interactive areas (which may include more than one state or country)... Examples might include: US - Southern California US - Michigan Lakes Or whatever, I just don't want to get into a separate topic for every single US state - include your suggested title and what areas it actually includes. Thanks - fly often, fly with others! 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flap Floblem Posted November 9, 2018 Report Share Posted November 9, 2018 Hello...this is my very first time here! I am from Long Island, USA. I have been watching many YouTube videos on kite festivals around the world. Amazing and beautiful. I would love to make my own kite someday. I'm looking for kiters in my area. Thanks. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Barresi Posted November 10, 2018 Author Report Share Posted November 10, 2018 Welcome @Flap Floblem, we’ve got a few folks here within reach of you - good winds! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flap Floblem Posted November 12, 2018 Report Share Posted November 12, 2018 On 11/9/2018 at 7:33 PM, John Barresi said: Welcome @Flap Floblem, we’ve got a few folks here within reach of you - good winds! Thank you, John Barresi: I would like very much to connect with anyone local to me. Please connect me, if you can. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Barresi Posted November 12, 2018 Author Report Share Posted November 12, 2018 @RobB, got any leads? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobB Posted November 12, 2018 Report Share Posted November 12, 2018 Welcome to the forum, Flap Floblem. It's good to see people from the Island getting interested in kite flying. I'm not sure if we've communicated before, but I live in Suffolk on the North Shore. I haven't been out flying much this year, but I still grab a short session here & there. Where are you on the Island, and what are your flying hours ? Maybe we can meet up... 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flap Floblem Posted November 14, 2018 Report Share Posted November 14, 2018 On 11/12/2018 at 2:14 PM, RobB said: Welcome to the forum, Flap Floblem. It's good to see people from the Island getting interested in kite flying. I'm not sure if we've communicated before, but I live in Suffolk on the North Shore. I haven't been out flying much this year, but I still grab a short session here & there. Where are you on the Island, and what are your flying hours ? Maybe we can meet up... I'm just seeing this now...I have probably sent you a couple of comments, but didn't realize it. Just getting use to this great site. I am also in Suffolk county on the North shore, Huntington Station. It's starting to get colder now so not sure when I will be kiting again. I don't have set hours...I'm a newbie. I just went to the local school yard and playgrounds around. I was interested in making a paper messenger note to send up. I have tried it a few times with no success. I have made a circle of paper and cut it and taped it on. I want to send it up to the heavens to say hello to my Mother and others who have passed away. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobB Posted November 14, 2018 Report Share Posted November 14, 2018 Crab Meadow in Northport would be a good beach for you to fly. A little further east is Sunken Meadow, also a decent spot to fly. This is the best time of year to fly, from Labor Day to Memorial Day, when no one goes to the beach. Also, the beach is the only place worth flying, flying inland is much more difficult, and mostly not worth it with beach flying never more than a few minutes away anywhere on the Island. There are a number of ways to make messengers, the only one I have experience with is the parachuting bear. Really cool for the kids ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigsnaff Posted May 10, 2021 Report Share Posted May 10, 2021 Hi! I'm looking for other flyers in the Minneapolis area. Reach out and say hi! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Naksa Posted July 16 Report Share Posted July 16 Hey KiteLife! Looking to connect with flyers in the Reno/Tahoe area, as well as Sacramento and the Bay Area or up through NorCal. I'm always exploring for new spots with consistent winds, and I would be thrilled to meet some like minded folks! Hit me up! - Michael IMG_5693.HEIC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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