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09-15-2010, 01:45 PM
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Kites
Anybody play with kites? I just recently got my hands on my first two line stunt kite and just bought a 1.9m Foil to start learning powerkite tecniques with the eventual goal of 4 line Kite snowboarding.
[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XD8c8pZvdHE[/youtube]
[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TZuL-Vo8VFg[/youtube]
[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CZ3ClADxWYM&feature=related[/youtube]
[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1g-w3jvuJsI&feature=related[/youtube]
10-25-2010, 05:57 PM
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RE: Kites
I do/did that.
Mother nature wasn't nice to me the last couple years and I been to busy with R/C to get any kiting in this year but here's some of mine.
[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=coTofGIcDoM[/youtube]
Wasn't very windy this day, but I had a cameraman so we tried, got some sandsurfing in but couldn't get any airtime.
[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7JaX3BABqQs[/youtube]
Mother nature wasn't nice to me the last couple years and I been to busy with R/C to get any kiting in this year but here's some of mine.
[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=coTofGIcDoM[/youtube]
Wasn't very windy this day, but I had a cameraman so we tried, got some sandsurfing in but couldn't get any airtime.
[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7JaX3BABqQs[/youtube]
10-25-2010, 11:01 PM
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RE: Kites
I have a 4 stringed shockwave that goes from zero to 60 mph in 1 second with 25 mph wind. The only thing in the world that is faster than this kite is a firearm. I've done very few flights with it and quickly realized how out of shape I am.
If you wanna take the next step, look no futher. It's for sale, mint condition, extra leading edge, all the goods for a bargin price.
I'd rather somebody else own it, so it doesn't rott in my house.
If you wanna take the next step, look no futher. It's for sale, mint condition, extra leading edge, all the goods for a bargin price.
I'd rather somebody else own it, so it doesn't rott in my house.
10-25-2010, 11:09 PM
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RE: Kites
This is what I have from Cobra Kites in an American Flag design. The pic shows stacked, and that's fun, but a single is enough at 10' wide and 70mph plus.
Speedfoil RM 10'
Wingspan : 286 cm / 113 inches
Sail area : 1.75 sq.m. / 19 sq. ft.
Sail material : Ripstop Nylon
Spar material : 3 part GRP/Carbon
Wind range : 8 kph / 5 mph plus
Speedfoil RM 10'
Wingspan : 286 cm / 113 inches
Sail area : 1.75 sq.m. / 19 sq. ft.
Sail material : Ripstop Nylon
Spar material : 3 part GRP/Carbon
Wind range : 8 kph / 5 mph plus
10-26-2010, 10:35 PM
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RE: Kites
ORIGINAL: CowboyLifesaver
Crash those Speedfoils the wrong way and you'll be sending it to get fixed for $50.00. You can pop them.
Crash those Speedfoils the wrong way and you'll be sending it to get fixed for $50.00. You can pop them.
10-27-2010, 04:55 PM
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ORIGINAL: Ttam Says Blarg
Wow never seen kites this big. No thanks really. Looks like you could be blown away.
Wow never seen kites this big. No thanks really. Looks like you could be blown away.
Stand up and your pockets are full of sand lol.
10-27-2010, 07:22 PM
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RE: Kites
Skip to 3:00 if you don't want to watch the entire thing...
This is what you don't want to happen.
[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mMZcwo9PMhg[/youtube]
This is what you don't want to happen.
[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mMZcwo9PMhg[/youtube]
10-28-2010, 10:54 AM
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RE: Kites
ORIGINAL: Moms Mistake
It's a lot cheaper if you don't crash. God I love talent.
ORIGINAL: CowboyLifesaver
Crash those Speedfoils the wrong way and you'll be sending it to get fixed for $50.00. You can pop them.
Crash those Speedfoils the wrong way and you'll be sending it to get fixed for $50.00. You can pop them.
I know, that is why mine hasn't been in the shop. Some of us just have talent and brains.
