Bit of kite flying this weekend anyone ?
07 August 2008, 10:16 AM
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One of my mates has a Beamer 3m, not sure what version though, he always said good things about it, never had a go myself...
(wind permitting)
07 August 2008, 09:40 PM
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Frayz tames the BEAST !!
Well got out for a couple of hours with Frayz this evening , We uleashed the Blade 4.9 
Kin ell has this thing got some lift to it
Sraight from launch it's up , up & away & your with it !!
In just 7-8mph of gusty wind ( Measured with Fozzies animonimtere
) this kite is serious , Frayz was battling with it & getting some serious air 
I Had a quick go & got dragged along on my heels & shat myself , So went back & had a go on the 2.5 Rage
On another note :
Getting really frustrated , Unpacking & winding up the 4 liners ( How ever carefull you are it gets tangled
) Ive just ordered 4 seperate winders & im going to wind each line seperate & see if that helps
Kin ell has this thing got some lift to it
Sraight from launch it's up , up & away & your with it !!
In just 7-8mph of gusty wind ( Measured with Fozzies animonimtere
) this kite is serious , Frayz was battling with it & getting some serious air I Had a quick go & got dragged along on my heels & shat myself , So went back & had a go on the 2.5 Rage
On another note :
Getting really frustrated , Unpacking & winding up the 4 liners ( How ever carefull you are it gets tangled
) Ive just ordered 4 seperate winders & im going to wind each line seperate & see if that helps
07 August 2008, 10:15 PM
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Lol, what a giggle.
I think anything more than 12mph and the blade will be a serious handful lol. Its like a car with a huge turbo... lag lag lag lag ,, WOOOOSH KIN 'ELL lol.
I was getting well and truely off the ground in such light winds and after 10 min or so of flying was knackered. Was good to have a rip up with the kites tonight but i think the Rage and Sting will be more than enough in some big winds.
Oh the restraint to not buy a silly sized kite now is huge lol
I think anything more than 12mph and the blade will be a serious handful lol. Its like a car with a huge turbo... lag lag lag lag ,, WOOOOSH KIN 'ELL lol.
I was getting well and truely off the ground in such light winds and after 10 min or so of flying was knackered. Was good to have a rip up with the kites tonight but i think the Rage and Sting will be more than enough in some big winds.
Oh the restraint to not buy a silly sized kite now is huge lol
07 August 2008, 10:20 PM
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Yep I think the 2.5 rage is plenty in any real wind. In fact I think I will stay with the 3.3 Sting. Nice and calm in low wind but still got some good pull when the gusts rose to about 9.0mph, will be plenty a hand full in any more than that.
08 August 2008, 04:54 AM
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08 August 2008, 07:48 PM
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08 August 2008, 08:22 PM
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What time is everyone heading over there? First light?
Just had an
Hows about my little bullet cam....... kite mounted.
Even if I just pull some stills off the footage could be a laugh.
Just had an
Hows about my little bullet cam....... kite mounted. Even if I just pull some stills off the footage could be a laugh.
08 August 2008, 08:32 PM
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