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Anyone doing this? I've made up a picavet mount for the GoPro which will take photos every 2,5,10,30 seconds but haven't managed to use it yet. I have had the gopro under the wing of a motor glider with some success, but of course every time I bank/turn it, I get shots of the neighbors paddock. Of which I have A LOT. But it seems a bit hit and miss. I like the idea of putting a kite up, attaching camera and then letting out the line to position the camera in the right spot. Found a good vid:
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I have alot of ideas and im sure youve considered these ideas long before myself.. I'm just one person 67 yr old guy who loves to fly his kite... it's kept me busy and active for the last couple summers.. my story is just that but it's idea to bring this to the boat spectrum , I. Sure you all must have assuredly thought about this before. Im willing to dedicate my boat to the cause as ND bring another way to attract attention from the ocean to the beach.. There's all kinds of way to attract attention if your coming in from off shore you could be very flamboyant and attract those people who are just curious observers to being able to purchase kites and lessons right there…
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A big Happy 50th Birthday to Peter Lynn Kites!! If you want to be part of the festivities, they are live streaming on Facebook on Saturday the 4th of November. From my first steps into kite flying way back in 1988, all the way to today, Peter Lynn kites have been a staple for me. Power kites are where I have enjoyed the most fun, and combined with my first buggy (a PL Comp), many years of fun and friendship has been had. Pictured is just the PL kites, and the long suffering (24 year old) Comp buggy that has had all parts replaced a minimum of twice, except the down tube. Which is the only original part!! The kite list: Holding a PL sunrise …
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i ask because i recently scored one for fifty bucks on e bay, havnt really had a chance to fly it yet, but i hope to soon, if you have ever owned one or had a chance to fly one i would like to hear your opinion of it. i know it is an entry level two line trainer, i mostly bought it for the graphics. by the way I am new here . so hello everyone , and thanks for for letting me in. in my quiver i have this kite , a Skydog five meter, a hydra 420, a prism synapse, a Slingshot B3, and many framed kites, and i have a new baby (kite) on the way and that is prisms new ultralight. a prism Aether, which i am quite excited about as i have worn my $D down to the spars....anyway thats…
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Hi all! Has anyone got a Flexifoil SkyTiger Hi15 in their stash that is for sale please? Thx!
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Hello there! I have absolutely no knowledge about anything kite related and am in sore need of some assistance. I am in possession of this… thing I can’t even name (a kite?) and am wanting to get rid of it. It was left behind by an ex who moved to another country about eight years ago, and at this point I consider it thoroughly abandoned. I am looking to get it out of my house, but have no idea whether it is something worth trying to sell, or if it’s a just donate it and be rid it of kind of situation. A quick google of the brand name left me no less confused, but brought me here, where maybe someone can help me out? Like I…
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Can any one tell me how to self launch a depowerable kite please. I know about standing 90 degrees to the wind it is the line detail i need like which one i need to pull and how to set them out.
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Hi I am new to this forum I've just been flying some kites I have had in storage for a long time, all except one which I have been trying to untangle the strings but I cannot remember if it is a single or dual line kite and how I should attach strings to get it flying. The kite has tensioners which I will also take a picture of. Hope someone can advise me please Apologies if this is off topic for this forum. George
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Got an old kite collecting dust in your garage or closet? Torn canopy, frayed lines, missing parts? Not flying anymore and you don’t know what to do with it? I’m buying used kites – even the ones that are no longer flyable! I specialize in upcycling old gear – giving kites a second life by turning them into bags, accessories, and more. Your retired kite could have a brand-new purpose, and you get to free up some space! I’m especially interested in: ☑️ Old bows, C-shapes, hybrids, LEIs, foils ☑️ Kites with holes, broken bridles, damaged fabric ☑️ Even if you think it's total junk – reach out! 📩 Drop me a message or post a photo – happy to chat!
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http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Modulus-38-Spider-Kite_W0QQitemZ250164473752QQihZ015QQcategoryZ2569QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem Can't belive they are still some of these about! Funny what people find in their lofts Also saw a T-ARC go on ebay a while back. Haven't seen those for ages. Stackers on steriods
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Hi all, I have been thinking about developing a motorized F-Arc e-paraglider for quite some time now. The F-Arc peel up launches easily, generates tremendous lift, is low drag (great upwind performance) but with unfortunate bowtie susceptibility. Kite surfing in unstable winds with the F-Arc is almost useless due to the short relaunch window on water (not so bad on snow). My lower aspect clones (900, 1400) are much better regarding this but with less performance whereas higher ones (1900) can be most challenging with only modest performance increase and a tad of quirkiness. The vanilla 1600 would be a good start. Using such an efficient wing as the F-Arc fo…
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A great article on one of the pioneers of powered flight. Australian aviation pioneer Lawrence Hargrave celebrated 130 years after first heavier-than-air flight - ABC News
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I saw a Cabrinha Contra 2007 on Mktpl, new condition (used once) for sale cheap. So I did a bit of research in this kite and came across this fantastic video by Anthony @ St-Petersburg Kiteboarding. Thanks! I knew what I was dealing with. It is was 7 strut (heavy!) with a 2:1 bar system (heavy bar pressure). I was curious to see if this kite could be upgraded in design similar the latest offering, lighter, faster, more responsive. So I bought it to take up this new challenge. Step 1. I first started the process by flying the kite in light air. The weight of the kite makes it much harder to roll over and relaunch. The kite was powerful but slow t…
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Hi I'm new to flying. I have had other 4 line power kites but smaller (2m). What would be the best MPH wind to fly the blade2 4 metres in? I don't want to be ripped off the floor like some youtube videos. So any experienced flyer on a blade with the knowledge would be a great help. Thank you
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Interesting new kite concept fron the venerable Steffen Born, a single skin DP kite flown with one hand from one handle with only bridle lines. In email conversation with Steffen he let me know that good propulsion in limited (narrow) spaces was on critical design requirement.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8fNn3SR_vXcFrom Steffen: It`s a single skin depower kite with a one-hand control, without additional lines. Ideal for street kiting. It will be available from August in the sizes 2.0m, 4.0m and 6.0m. I absolutely love how Steffen continues to innovate. I'm a huge fan of his NS3s and LS2s and it appears that he has created another most interesting kite, purpose b…
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Hi there, Our daughter is looking to rescue throwaway (damaged beyond repair) kite, and upcycle it by making it into a rope bag for rock climbing. We are based in Mount Maunganui and would love to hear from anyone who has a dead kite lying around that they would like to get rid of. Thanks Maeve
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Magic Island of Socotra First time ever the yemeni kids observed a kitesurfer flying 🪽 in Socotra, Yemen! Monsoons wind in action has started. Flights from Abu Dhabi, or Cairo, we can safely escort you until the top of your dreams! Now, back on Earth! I am looking for your tips and technics to teach kids Kitesurfing!! What are the recommended equipment for 10yo boys and girls to safely practice the Sport ? Appreciate in Advance your tips and video links on the way forward !
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From Melbourne to Saudi Arabia, flying larger-than-life kites has taken the Baker family all over the world - ABC News The Local Baker family, live, breath, and make kites. A one family kite festival!
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Hi guys. First time post after coming across this forum. I used to kite buggy back in the UK, the last time I went out was probably 15 years ago now. Haven't even flown a kite since! I moved to Melbourne 4 years ago, and after a recent visit back to the motherland I acquired my old 3m ozone fury out of the parents attic. Wanted to do some static flying at a beach wide enough to accommodate. Any ideas around the SE suburbs? Maybe Mornington way? I see you guys buggying at 13th beach/sandy point but I feel it's a bit far just to fly. Thanks for any input guys 🤙
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Can anybody link to a retail source of panying kites for somebody in the USA? Panying (AKA "Eagle Plate") kites seem tb a blend of glider and kite known in China and Singapore, but not so much elsewhere. e.g. and
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Good morning everyone. I am a kitesurfer who for 10 years I live 600km from the nearest beach and can only practice 1 to 2 times a year, when there are wind conditions on the beach that flew. I am wanting to start the practice of kiteskating and decided to build a NASA kite and I am using the first version of the construction program (see the attached image), building a 3.9m² NASA. The first wing flew but I am experiencing instability problems in the nose, although it has a lot of traction, in the dives it closes the nose inwards, creating breath, loss of pressure and speed. I would like to know if someone can help me with this construction or if they can indicate a speci…
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Hi guys, I want to expand my kite bladder repair business and into the wonderful world (or the dark arts!) of kite sail repairs and stitching. Chook - I think you sew your own kites? What sewing maching (cheap as possible) would you recommend, what needles, what threads? And techniques will be helpful too as I have no idea how you would sew foil kites that have two layers for example. Cheers
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Think of a 3'-wide pillow that needs to hold 2-3 PSI. I have access to a sewing machine, but not to the elecronic fabric welding tool that the pros use. Tried hot-melt glue and it held for a bit before blowing out. Tried sewing a re-enforcing seam over the glue line, but the glue jammed up the sewing machine. Currently trying the green goop they use to seal bike tube leaks ("Slime") by attempting to get it to seep into a straight stitch. It slowed the leakage, but not enough. Does anybody know of a method? I wonder if my approach might be wrong and I need tb thinking in terms of an air-tight bladder inside...but that begs the obvious quest…
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Hi All. Newbie to the group. I have been flying on and off for the last year. Not been able to have any lessions apart from a day with a fellow kiter last summer when covid restrictions was lowered. I have a local playing field that I get to practice on when the conditions are favorable. I have my own buggy and landboard with 2 x 4 lined foiled kites. 2.5 and a 4.2 twister. I'm down in Newquay in the middle of july. Looking for the best places to get out and do some practicing and hopefully meet some local flyers. Mike.
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