Mikelp3586 Posted April 14, 2017 Report Posted April 14, 2017 So I got this bad mama Jama Sent from my iPhone using KiteLife mobile app 1 Quote
makatakam Posted April 14, 2017 Report Posted April 14, 2017 First power foil? Empty your pockets of all sharp or pointed objects. Don't wear your stake while flying. And make sure someone gets video of the first faceplant! Quote
Mikelp3586 Posted April 14, 2017 Author Report Posted April 14, 2017 Ha not my first lol should be a good time! Sent from my iPhone using KiteLife mobile app Quote
Mikelp3586 Posted April 15, 2017 Author Report Posted April 15, 2017 This is an absolute monster! Hope to get a maiden today. Sent from my iPhone using KiteLife mobile app 2 Quote
makatakam Posted April 15, 2017 Report Posted April 15, 2017 Looks good. Wishing you enough patience to wait for wind that won't kill you. 1 Quote
Mikelp3586 Posted April 15, 2017 Author Report Posted April 15, 2017 Looks good. Wishing you enough patience to wait for wind that won't kill you. Yeah I'm debating right now probably around 8 with some gusts so I'd like to be at a steady 5 ideally for first flight. Just to get a feel. As much as I want to throw it up this kite needs respect 100% Sent from my iPhone using KiteLife mobile app 1 Quote
riffclown Posted April 15, 2017 Report Posted April 15, 2017 Twister has a reputation as a lifty kite as well so be prepared to trust Kite Killers until you are well aware of the character of these foils.. 1 Quote
Mikelp3586 Posted April 15, 2017 Author Report Posted April 15, 2017 Yes indeed riff! Sent from my iPhone using KiteLife mobile app Quote
Mikelp3586 Posted April 15, 2017 Author Report Posted April 15, 2017 Here's a gripe that I've come to realize, and kinda irritates me is this kite is 17' wide. Tell me why it comes in the same size bag as my 4m and even 2m PL kites? Why can't they give you a bag with some wiggle room without having to perform origami to pack it up lol Sent from my iPhone using KiteLife mobile app Quote
riffclown Posted April 15, 2017 Report Posted April 15, 2017 My 8M HQ Toxic bag is huge. The 2,3 & 4 meter Crossfire II bags are all the same size though. 1 Quote
Mikelp3586 Posted April 15, 2017 Author Report Posted April 15, 2017 Same exact size as my 4m hornet lol Sent from my iPhone using KiteLife mobile app Quote
riffclown Posted April 15, 2017 Report Posted April 15, 2017 My 2M Hornet bag seems larger than either my Bullet 4.5 or my Crossfire 4 bags.. Quote
makatakam Posted April 16, 2017 Report Posted April 16, 2017 But the free origami lessons are priceless! A well-folded 10m should fit in your pocket. (Assuming your name is Paul Bunyan) 1 Quote
Mikelp3586 Posted April 16, 2017 Author Report Posted April 16, 2017 Packing out in the field vs packing at home on the floor is totally different to me. And I'd like to think a kite that large warrants a big enough bag to basically be able to fold quickly and be able to easily fit. Just a gripe of mine. Let's face it sometimes in the field it's hard to fold it how you need to fit and can get frustrating Sent from my iPhone using KiteLife mobile app Quote
riffclown Posted April 16, 2017 Report Posted April 16, 2017 agreed. Once I'm out of the breeze, I usually inspect and repack. Clean what's needed and get everything ready for the next event. 1 Quote
Mikelp3586 Posted April 16, 2017 Author Report Posted April 16, 2017 On another note no fly today or probably the rest of weekend blowing 20+ and rain...... bummer Sent from my iPhone using KiteLife mobile app Quote
kevmort Posted April 16, 2017 Report Posted April 16, 2017 My HQ Beamer 5 meter rucksack bag fits my 5 meter , 3 meter and 2 meter all the handles, lines and bar in plus kite killers , gloves and 3 stakes with room to spare [emoji4] Sent from my iPhone using KiteLife mobile app 1 Quote
Mikelp3586 Posted April 16, 2017 Author Report Posted April 16, 2017 My HQ Beamer 5 meter rucksack bag fits my 5 meter , 3 meter and 2 meter all the handles, lines and bar in plus kite killers , gloves and 3 stakes with room to spare [emoji4] Sent from my iPhone using KiteLife mobile app Have a pic? I assume it's not an hq bag?Sent from my iPhone using KiteLife mobile app Quote
kevmort Posted April 16, 2017 Report Posted April 16, 2017 Yes it's the HQ bag here it is loaded with my kite stuff plus my waterproof trousers and jacket 😊 Quote
Mikelp3586 Posted April 16, 2017 Author Report Posted April 16, 2017 That's insane my Beamer VI 5m bag is tiny also lol Sent from my iPhone using KiteLife mobile app Quote
kevmort Posted April 17, 2017 Report Posted April 17, 2017 Well you can see how big my Beamer 4 5 meter bag is just by it being sat in my modified libra buggy and my lid on top of it , it's huge [emoji4][emoji4] lol Sent from my iPhone using KiteLife mobile app 2 Quote
Mikelp3586 Posted April 18, 2017 Author Report Posted April 18, 2017 First assessment this thing is extremely powerful! Which we all knew but until you have one in your hands it's totally different. Flew well probably to much wind but I was in a guarded location and was a little shifty. I think 5mph would be it's sweet spot anything over that would be scary lolSent from my iPhone using KiteLife mobile app 1 Quote
Mikelp3586 Posted April 22, 2017 Author Report Posted April 22, 2017 Twister 3m on left 7.5 on right [emoji23]I think I'm just gonna switch bags even the OCD in me says no because the numbers won't match lol Sent from my iPhone using KiteLife mobile app Quote
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