Dunc Posted August 23, 2009 Report Posted August 23, 2009 Just had a fantastic day at Lode! Met some great guys from the Sheffield Kite Flyers as well as Chris and Paula. Winds were a bit changeable with starting the day with very little and ending it with lots! Awesome day and awesome spot. Unfortunately we didn't get to see Doug so i've dropped him an email to see about paying for the day, don't wanna risk loosing such an amazing place by not paying my dues! Quote
Sparkie Posted August 23, 2009 Author Report Posted August 23, 2009 Just had a fantastic day at Lode! Met some great guys from the Sheffield Kite Flyers as well as Chris and Paula. Winds were a bit changeable with starting the day with very little and ending it with lots! Awesome day and awesome spot. Unfortunately we didn't get to see Doug so i've dropped him an email to see about paying for the day, don't wanna risk loosing such an amazing place by not paying my dues! Glad ya had a good time, I will be up there next w/end sometime. Quote
Lolage Posted August 23, 2009 Report Posted August 23, 2009 Looks an awesome spot! Shame its 2hr drive away. Quote
Zagreth Posted August 24, 2009 Report Posted August 24, 2009 Was an awesome day. Not been that fast in a buggy for a long time! Nice to meet Dunc and some of the regulars. Doug appeared later on - such a nice guy. He's happy for feedback on how he can improve things (as if he needs to ) and talked about a possible Wallop like festival if the council are happy but there are lots of things to be worked out so don't get excited yet. Lolage - it's 2½ hours from Sheffield - well worth it! Quote
phatnphunky Posted September 7, 2009 Report Posted September 7, 2009 this place looks awesome! im thinking of visiting sometime soon.... is the kiting and camping available at weekends all year round? thinking of organising a trip toward the end of october. Quote
Zagreth Posted September 8, 2009 Report Posted September 8, 2009 We are also thinking of heading down mid October but he's only allowed to use the land a certain number of days a year for "powered vehicles" which apparently due to some silly law we fall under along with motor bikes and cars! He also said that he'd not open if the ground was sodden so the grass didn't get damaged. Best thing to do is email Doug at info@lodestarfestival.com to check a before you head down. He usually replies within a day or quicker if he's not out in the fields. Quote
phatnphunky Posted September 8, 2009 Report Posted September 8, 2009 ok cool. thanks for the info!! and heres to a dry sunny october!! Quote
knottysace Posted September 9, 2009 Report Posted September 9, 2009 anybody going down this weekend. havn't seen alot of people for a while would be good to catch up. thinking mainly sunday i might be aloud out both. Quote
Sparkie Posted September 11, 2009 Author Report Posted September 11, 2009 Sunday sounds like a plan.... Anyone else going to lode ????? Quote
steve_w Posted September 12, 2009 Report Posted September 12, 2009 woop woop i'll be there man flu or no man flu!! Quote
Dunc Posted September 12, 2009 Report Posted September 12, 2009 I'm looking to head up again this week, hope the weather is good! Quote
steve_w Posted September 14, 2009 Report Posted September 14, 2009 Hey guys was a good day yesterday cant wait to get out again cant believe I did my first jump (even if it was a measly 6 inches)!!! woop woop cant wait till Im better and can have a go at properly hurting myself Quote
Sparkie Posted September 15, 2009 Author Report Posted September 15, 2009 Nice write up from Ben on the recent music/kite festivent at Lode. http://www.flyozone.com/landkites/en/news/headlines/12647 Quote
Uncle Posted September 16, 2009 Report Posted September 16, 2009 Yep good write-up, cheers Ben. hope the guys i taught didnt get in your way too much... Quote
steve_w Posted September 25, 2009 Report Posted September 25, 2009 Alright guys who's up for a game of frisbee this weekend as the wind is gonna be piss poor? :rolleyes: Quote
steve_w Posted September 25, 2009 Report Posted September 25, 2009 Also find a nice pic of lode the other day not the greatest but I think it shows the size nicely. This is just one field too Quote
knottysace Posted September 29, 2009 Report Posted September 29, 2009 hope the winds good this saturday anyone coming down for a fly. thats if mother nature plays her part. had a good session today, got some nice jumps in still can't grad the handle and remove my feet well i can just cant get my feet back in before i land. see you saturday if your around. Quote
time for tea Posted September 29, 2009 Report Posted September 29, 2009 Im hoping to go on sunday never been there before , is it good for boarding? Quote
knottysace Posted September 29, 2009 Report Posted September 29, 2009 it's great for everything sooo much space, about 100 acres , hope the winds quiter on sunday i jumping from a plane in the morning.? have fun, nothing will compare afterwards. Quote
Dunc Posted September 29, 2009 Report Posted September 29, 2009 I'm looking to head up Sunday as well, will hopefully have something new to play with! Quote
steve_w Posted September 30, 2009 Report Posted September 30, 2009 hope the winds good this saturday anyone coming down for a fly. thats if mother nature plays her part. had a good session today, got some nice jumps in still can't grad the handle and remove my feet well i can just cant get my feet back in before i land. see you saturday if your around. I'll be up on sat, winds predicted 18 - 25mph Sparkie, Uncle you guys about? Prob gonna come up sunday as well, I take it your gonna have a new Blurr then Dunc? Quote
Dunc Posted September 30, 2009 Report Posted September 30, 2009 Hopefully! Heading to ABW on Saturday (or maybe Friday if i'm not working) to see about purchasing one or i might even wap the credit card out today at Powerkiteshop. If it's next day delivery i'll have my new Flexifoil fix tomorrow! If i do buy it online i'll just head to Lode Sat and Sun. Mark, are you heading up this weekend? If so can you tell me which day as i'd like to take you up on your offer of making me up some footstraps. Quote
Dunc Posted September 30, 2009 Report Posted September 30, 2009 (edited) Hopefully! Heading to ABW on Saturday (or maybe Friday if i'm not working) to see about purchasing one or i might even wap the credit card out today at Powerkiteshop. If it's next day delivery i'll have my new Flexifoil fix tomorrow! If i do buy it online i'll just head to Lode Sat and Sun. Mark, are you heading up this weekend? If so can you tell me which day as i'd like to take you up on your offer of making me up some footstraps. :edit: Just incase there's no wind this weekend i'll apologise now. My wallet feels lighter but i'll soon be the proud owner of a green, blue and white Blurr!!!!! Edited September 30, 2009 by Dunc Quote
Tjah1087 Posted September 30, 2009 Report Posted September 30, 2009 im keen for sunday at Lode. saturday looks mental and I've destroyed my 8.5, plus I'll driving up and moving back in to uni... Quote
steve_w Posted September 30, 2009 Report Posted September 30, 2009 Hopefully! Heading to ABW on Saturday (or maybe Friday if i'm not working) to see about purchasing one or i might even wap the credit card out today at Powerkiteshop. If it's next day delivery i'll have my new Flexifoil fix tomorrow! If i do buy it online i'll just head to Lode Sat and Sun. Mark, are you heading up this weekend? If so can you tell me which day as i'd like to take you up on your offer of making me up some footstraps. :edit: Just incase there's no wind this weekend i'll apologise now. My wallet feels lighter but i'll soon be the proud owner of a green, blue and white Blurr!!!!! So if the wind decides to die we know who to blame now If Sparkie aint about (which im sure he will be) I got some new straps for my bug so ive got spares which your welcome to have Quote
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