ProphetEyes Posted March 29, 2019 Report Share Posted March 29, 2019 This Monday is my only day off this week and the forecast calls for rain (0.58") throughout the day. I really want to get out there and fly though. Is it ok to fly in these conditions or should I just wait for a better forecast? The wind looks just right on this day, it's just the rain that would be not ideal. It'll be at least a week before I get the chance to go fly again after that day, so I really want to get out there. I recently decided that I want to go fly EVERY chance I get from now on. What do you guys think? What kind of complications, if any, could my kite run into from taking it into these kind of conditions? Thank you in advance for your help! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JWharton Posted March 29, 2019 Report Share Posted March 29, 2019 Yes definitely go fly, you won’t even realise it’s raining, wear the right gear. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ProphetEyes Posted March 29, 2019 Author Report Share Posted March 29, 2019 Right on. Then I definitely will! No complications to expect with my kite? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JWharton Posted March 29, 2019 Report Share Posted March 29, 2019 Lines can get a bit sticky, wet sails next to each other not good either (colour bleed). Enjoy😎 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corey Bell Posted March 30, 2019 Report Share Posted March 30, 2019 It may feel heavier and be a little slower in the air. I can tell you after following JWharton for a few months, I think he took the postal oath... Neither snow nor rain nor heat nor gloom will keep me from flying!! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frob Posted March 31, 2019 Report Share Posted March 31, 2019 Lightning is the exception to that. If there is lightning in the forecast, no flying. It can be fatal. But snow or rain, with proper gear those can be fun. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ProphetEyes Posted March 31, 2019 Author Report Share Posted March 31, 2019 1 hour ago, frob said: Lightning is the exception to that. If there is lightning in the forecast, no flying. It can be fatal. But snow or rain, with proper gear those can be fun. LOL, yeah I figured that much. Wouldn't want to get Benjamin Franklin'd 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wen Posted August 13, 2019 Report Share Posted August 13, 2019 Personally I only fly in the rain at events, but there's something very satisfying and exciting about flying in the rain is it's warm enough and you have a place to dry off after. Pick out kite and line while you're dry and let them dry out after. I try to rinse them down in the shower and let them dry there if there's any salt spray. Personally, I haven't can any color bleeding through rain and sea, but maybe I've just been lucky. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Dvoracek Posted February 11, 2020 Report Share Posted February 11, 2020 Thanks for the topic! My new 30' lines arrived yesterday, inspired by what I saw by some TKL at SPI 2020, and I am dying to fly (retired this year). Average wind 4.1 and very light rain. A little chilly at 42F, so may wait a few hours. My biggest concern is the effect on Laser Pro Gold lines, but sounds like no problem. At 30', I can unroll to dry out in the house. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JWharton Posted February 11, 2020 Report Share Posted February 11, 2020 4 minutes ago, John Dvoracek said: Thanks for the topic! My new 30' lines arrived yesterday, inspired by what I saw by some TKL at SPI 2020, and I am dying to fly (retired this year). Average wind 4.1 and very light rain. A little chilly at 42F, so may wait a few hours. My biggest concern is the effect on Laser Pro Gold lines, but sounds like no problem. At 30', I can unroll to dry out in the house. I just leave my lines on the winder or handles to dry I've never had an issue, bear in mind when the sail gets wet it will need more wind. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
riffclown Posted February 11, 2020 Report Share Posted February 11, 2020 One other thing to keep in mind is what is your sail made of?? If it's Icarex or RipStop poly you will be fine for the most part. If it's Ripstop Nylon (RSN), then you need to be concerned with coatings and absorbancy. Icarex generally repels water pretty well. Depending on the coatings, RSN has a tendency to absorb water and get very heavy very quickly. My advice, if flying in the rain, Fly your Poly/Icarex and keep the RSN dry to prevent stretching and ruining your kite. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul LaMasters Posted February 12, 2020 Report Share Posted February 12, 2020 back in the old days (HA!) folks would "wet their sails" to slow 'em down before competing, or pretensioning the leading edge (adding a curvature thru the use of string down the tube's length that can be tightened ~ like Rok) venting and mesh kites now, better design overall of sail panels and shaping too bridles and framing choices We are so lucky now!!!!!! There's no bad weather, only a poorly equipped kite flier -plm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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