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From the Canary Media Site French startup Airseas have started trials of kite power supplementing the energy used on cargo shipping. https://www.canarymedia.com/articles/sea-transport/watch-this-cargo-ship-fly-a-giant-kite-to-save-fuel-and-cut-emissions Airseas deployed both a 2,700-square-foot kite and a 5,400-square-foot version. Airseas estimates that its Seawing system will eventually be able to curb ships’ fuel consumption — and associated greenhouse gas emissions — by an average of 20 percent. I believe there are some trials of onshore based systems in Scotland and will update when information is available / appropriate. I have…
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I don't know how the customer service is around the world but here in the UK I have to say it's pretty good. Now that could be genuine or because I'd been a member since 2003 and a prime member for nearly a decade. One example I can recall was quite a few years ago when I bought my son a Leapfrog camera and all the packaging was in french. Got in touch and they sent another one out and said return the one you have anytime within the next 30 days. I ended up with 2 in the house...needless to say this one was french too. In the end I sent both back and went to Argos for it but Amazon were happy to compensate in terms of a voucher. I've had many vouchers and extensions…
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Hi guys
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Anyone know why there's no new ones since April last year?
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Happy 2021 everybody- let’s hope there is more opportunity to get those kites out this year. Take care one and all!
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Just a posting question. How do you refer to another member and get that highlighted, example - @Pari or @membersname?
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Melissa asked me if I could 'vacuum a bit more' now that her maternity leave is coming to an end. Sure no problem, I can do that.... Fast forward a week... welcome to the family 'Jetson' We'll be at work and Jetson will do its thing... Olivia loves it Next step dishwasher in the kitchen and I can claim to do all the dishes too
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In a back seat witnessing one man's mission to bring a collective history of kiting together, I thought the community better put the question up whether @.Joel there is anything we can help with. While most of us aren't coders there might be some in the community who are, so feel free to put up a call for assistance. If you've got it all under control, no worries. When the times right stick a "say thanks" button up the top of the website linked to your paypal account, or a "high-5" button with hit counter. Be good to show some appreciation.
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Welcome to 2020, where Extreme Kites is run by a Benevolent Dictator and the help of the community The new rules are here: https://www.extremekites.org/terms/ Report Types: Being a Dickhead Illegal / Hateful Spam Other Community Moderation Actions If three or more members flag a post as "Illegal / Hateful" or "Spam" the post will automatically be hidden and enter the report queue. This is now community moderation in place, where if I'm not around the community has the ability to get rid of something. I'm sure at some point this will be abused, and when that happens I'll try and improve the automated rule sets New Si…
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You can switch layout options by selecting the little icons to the left of 'Start New Topic' on the home page.
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Opened up EK for my usual morning browse and the format has changed! What have you done Joel? Us oldies can’t cope!
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Melissa and I would like to introduce you to our son Zachary. Born on March 30th he’s an amazing reminder of how great life can be when so much seems uncertain. He’s brought so much happiness to our family and become the ‘little brother’ that Olivia so ‘patiently’ waited for.
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Hey guys - I need a big Covid19 favor! Anyone here living near Sandringham, Brighton Beach, area in Melbourne? I need someone to pick up a kite for me, and to post it. Please PM for details. Thanks and much appreciate it.
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Happy Birthday @igeighty - Have a great day!
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I just wanted to reach out and wish everyone good health and keep smiling. Share your stories if you’re bored, you know we’d love to hear them. All the best to you all From Mez and Doug (@igeighty)
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I hope everyone is (and continues to be) fit and healthy, and coping. I suspect a major effect of the current situation will be a significant impact on people's emotional well-being, especially as it drags on. Remember, we can all use forums to keep in touch, air our thoughts/worries, and offer each other support. Fingers crossed, we'll all be catching up in person sooner rather than later. Kingston 2021 may end up being HUGE. Stay safe, and keep in touch
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Hi there, I have a Buster Soulfly 3.3 and could do with help. I bought it secondhand from a guy that said he couldn’t get it to fly. I don’t think it’s strung correctly. Has anyone got a picture of tne bridle, lines etc that I can check. Thanks for any help ??
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What do you think my chances are of getting a warranty claim on one of the extreme kites t-shirts? I love this shirt, but after ONLY 8 years of regular exposure to sweat, salt water, sunscreen and sunlight it has started to fall apart. @.Joel what was the warranty period on these shirts, because I feel like I should of got at least 10yrs out of it? ?
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These are always entertaining, however this one just takes it to another level
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Our new toys/transport. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XNqOU4jx62I https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dYmbZfEkWNY https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d-i8lO-JsNw
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Haven’t posted in while been busy more with music compositions, but still kiting and slope soaring my gliders with my son Zachary here in Christchurch. The Distraction by Norman Freund https://youtu.be/0exNctKqQkc Special thanks to my son Zachary for helping out with the time lapse pre-processing and advice during the music production. No I have not switched to LEI’s ha ha, some one else kiting in the beach scene. Hey @bakersdozen, thanks for putting me on to the Reaper DAW (Digital Workstation). Takes a bit to get used to it to feel free enough to be creative with it. I tried putting the video together with Adobe Premier Elements, very clunky, wrecked …
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Hi all , Looking at buying some parts from gt race being landseglers and some other stuff any skinny rims avaiable ? In australia
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He’s been a stranger to the forum for a while but congratulations to @jaysmith and his newlywed Tania, who were married on Saturday. Congratulations to you both and all the very best to the future. Best wishes, @Mez and @igeighty
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Today will be our first kiting trip without our Maggie. As many of you know Maggie came on every trip/meet we attended so today will be very strange not having her with us and the beach will be that little bit lonely without her there, watching the buggy's go by. Not a day goes by when she is missed. So here's to you Maggie Moo, the keeper of kites xxx
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