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had a cracking adrenalin buzz today
« on: 17 January 2009, 23:46:49 »
My wife bought me a Flexifoil power kite for xmas, today was the first time i could fly it in anger....

Whoa!!! i was pulled at least 20 feet along at some points, they are really additive and very good fun.
I have two of them so i hope that in some point i can stack them so i can get even more power, but for the time being i am getting used to the way they handle.

Some vids i found on youtube....not me flying

http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=e510WJ0VHc4&feature=related

very very addictive  :y




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Re: had a cracking adrenalin buzz today
« Reply #1 on: 17 January 2009, 23:49:42 »
I got a remote control helicopter....... ;D just need more practice ::) ::)
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Re: had a cracking adrenalin buzz today
« Reply #2 on: 17 January 2009, 23:50:33 »
Blimey! Wouldn't fancy being tied to a flexifoil tonight. :o

Wind speed peaked at over 40 knots here earlier.

They are good fun though.

Kevin
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Re: had a cracking adrenalin buzz today
« Reply #3 on: 17 January 2009, 23:52:27 »
A few years back at Cornwall on holiday, there was this guy with a Kite doing things I couldn't believe. So off I went and got one. Well I smashed it to bits as it kept hitting the floor for some reason!! ::) So Mrs said while we in this shop "why don't you have one of these, you wont break it then.."
A Parafoil Kite, it is about 4 ft long multi coloured... hours I spent flying it, loved every minute :y
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Re: had a cracking adrenalin buzz today
« Reply #4 on: 17 January 2009, 23:52:56 »
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My wife bought me a Flexifoil power kite for xmas, today was the first time i could fly it in anger....

Whoa!!! i was pulled at least 20 feet along at some points, they are really additive and very good fun.
I have two of them so i hope that in some point i can stack them so i can get even more power, but for the time being i am getting used to the way they handle.

Some vids i found on youtube....not me flying

http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=e510WJ0VHc4&feature=related

very very addictive  :y





My son takes his 13 meter or so powerkite onto the West Sands at St Andrews - the opening sequence from Chariots of Fire - and has an absolute blast out there sometimes...  been owned once or twice, but a hoot none the less....

Next thing is kite surfine in the north sea...  Not for me, ta.  Bit on the cold side....   8-)
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Re: had a cracking adrenalin buzz today
« Reply #5 on: 17 January 2009, 23:54:08 »
i was out today in 30mph winds and it was thrilling...

However this guy was on a death wish......the end is funny though, backing track is a little un-pc, but turn the sound down and you wont notice

http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=ZNDYw-lAdRc&feature=related
 ;D ;D ;D


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Re: had a cracking adrenalin buzz today
« Reply #6 on: 17 January 2009, 23:54:13 »
Have you seen the Kites the surfers use? they fly  :o
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Re: had a cracking adrenalin buzz today
« Reply #7 on: 18 January 2009, 00:00:39 »
Often get power kites on the beach by us, the guys use them whilst riding on skateboads with these bigger wheels on so they can run on the sand-really cool!
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Re: had a cracking adrenalin buzz today
« Reply #8 on: 18 January 2009, 00:19:09 »
I had a Powel stunt kite when I was a teenager (in fact I still have it)  it has a 60ft tail to it.  Bloody superb things.  Keep saying I am going to dust it off and use it again, just never get round to it.
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Re: had a cracking adrenalin buzz today
« Reply #9 on: 18 January 2009, 00:24:32 »
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My wife bought me a Flexifoil power kite for xmas, today was the first time i could fly it in anger....

Whoa!!! i was pulled at least 20 feet along at some points, they are really additive and very good fun.
I have two of them so i hope that in some point i can stack them so i can get even more power, but for the time being i am getting used to the way they handle.

Some vids i found on youtube....not me flying

http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=e510WJ0VHc4&feature=related

very very addictive  :y





My son takes his 13 meter or so powerkite onto the West Sands at St Andrews - the opening sequence from Chariots of Fire - and has an absolute blast out there sometimes...  been owned once or twice, but a hoot none the less....

Next thing is kite surfine in the north sea...  Not for me, ta.  Bit on the cold side....   8-)
Bloody hell :o :o :o
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Re: had a cracking adrenalin buzz today
« Reply #10 on: 18 January 2009, 00:33:08 »
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I had a Powel stunt kite when I was a teenager (in fact I still have it)  it has a 60ft tail to it.  Bloody superb things.  Keep saying I am going to dust it off and use it again, just never get round to it.
I had one of those until the ali poles gave way. The tail was monstrous!  ;D

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Re: had a cracking adrenalin buzz today
« Reply #11 on: 18 January 2009, 00:46:09 »
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I had a Powel stunt kite when I was a teenager (in fact I still have it)  it has a 60ft tail to it.  Bloody superb things.  Keep saying I am going to dust it off and use it again, just never get round to it.

a Peter Powell stunt kite, one of te first delta stunt kites, i had one as well.....

Mine was blue with a red tail, was a real bitch to fly......
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Re: had a cracking adrenalin buzz today
« Reply #12 on: 18 January 2009, 14:12:44 »
I am quite keen on power kiting.  I kite buggy and I am also an IKO qualified instructor.  My mate owns a shop and runs a club on a disused airfield.  We have got 52 acres or grass, ramps and rails etc.  If you live in the local area then you should pop down and have a look round.  We also do taster sessions for beginners and free coaching for girls to try and get them into the sport!  Always loads of people down on a Sunday and some of our guys are absolute nutcases!

Check out the website www.airbossworld.com and check out the webcam under kiters community.

Here is a video of some of our guys from our last kite jam!

http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=DLJRH63aN_g

If anyone wants to come down or wants any advice on kite give me a shout.
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« Reply #13 on: 18 January 2009, 14:31:57 »
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I am quite keen on power kiting.  I kite buggy and I am also an IKO qualified instructor.  My mate owns a shop and runs a club on a disused airfield.  We have got 52 acres or grass, ramps and rails etc.  If you live in the local area then you should pop down and have a look round.  We also do taster sessions for beginners and free coaching for girls to try and get them into the sport!  Always loads of people down on a Sunday and some of our guys are absolute nutcases!

Check out the website www.airbossworld.com and check out the webcam under kiters community.

Here is a video of some of our guys from our last kite jam!

http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=DLJRH63aN_g

If anyone wants to come down or wants any advice on kite give me a shout.


that looks a brilliant day out. my kids would love it
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Re: had a cracking adrenalin buzz today
« Reply #14 on: 18 January 2009, 17:02:57 »
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I had a Powel stunt kite when I was a teenager (in fact I still have it)  it has a 60ft tail to it.  Bloody superb things.  Keep saying I am going to dust it off and use it again, just never get round to it.
I had one of those until the ali poles gave way. The tail was monstrous!  ;D

Kevin

My 1st one did that, but the replacemnt had fibreglass rods and better fittings.
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