Tjah1087 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. going for board offs dude!? youve come a long way this summer! Quote
steve_w 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... 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. going for board offs dude!? youve come a long way this summer! Be good to see some peeps boarding everytime I've been up it's just been bug's. So who's the guru to watch? Quote
Tjah1087 Posted October 1, 2009 Report Posted October 1, 2009 ill be there all the time when I move back in to Uni. you a boarder too? Quote
time for tea Posted October 1, 2009 Report Posted October 1, 2009 Need some tips on jumping so hope to see you there some time tjah, going there for first time this weekend , looks like your the guru by your photo Quote
knottysace Posted October 1, 2009 Report Posted October 1, 2009 saturday 19 gusting 25 wicked ,i'm there on saturday gladly give you a few hints but come on sunday tjah is the man, he pointed me in the right direction about a year ago and still is today .will be good to meet some new people. can't wait havn't had great wind for ages big airs a plenty. Quote
knottysace Posted October 3, 2009 Report Posted October 3, 2009 Down at lode now bring your nappies average 22mph gusting to 30.just waiting for back up before the new 8m m3 comes out to play for the first time. Quote
Dunc Posted October 3, 2009 Report Posted October 3, 2009 ^^^ It was proper chunky winds this morning gusting right up to 40mph for a bit! Even the 2.5 was too much today as i couldn't get back up wind, hope it's a bit calmer tomorrow. How did you get on today Steve? Wish i'd stayed a bit longer now after getting caught in that jam for 2hrs on the A14! Quote
Sparkie Posted October 4, 2009 Author Report Posted October 4, 2009 Hay Dunc if your about 2day I'll chuck ya some foot straps on.. Quote
steve_w Posted October 4, 2009 Report Posted October 4, 2009 Morning guys I'm running proper late won't be up there till 12 Quote
steve_w Posted October 4, 2009 Report Posted October 4, 2009 Oh and dunc I'll show you later how my day went with my jam jar arm!? Quote
LeonR Posted October 4, 2009 Report Posted October 4, 2009 Hi guys! I'm not sure who I met today, but you all seemed friendly and offered some good advice I was the tall one getting yanked off the board every 30 seconds lol, Hannah also put up with me for about 3 hours! Out of curiosity, what were the winds between 1 and 4? It felt quite windy, but my beamer wasn't pulling as hard as I would expect for how it felt (if that makes sense?) Quote
Dunc Posted October 4, 2009 Report Posted October 4, 2009 It was about 15-20mph most of the time but it dropped right off a few times. I know i had to change down from my 4.7 later in the day as it pick up a bit and i got yanked out the buggy a couple of times. Wind speed is deceptive though, it may feel like it's blowing a gale but in reality it's about 15mph! lol Nice people up at Lode and a good site. It's worth the hour traveling any day! Quote
Tjah1087 Posted October 5, 2009 Report Posted October 5, 2009 was never anywhere near 20 when I was there. not prolonged anyway. the cambridge weather station says 7-8knts avg with 15-18knt gusts for that period. Quote
GRADEV1 Posted October 5, 2009 Report Posted October 5, 2009 Hi Guys, Had a great time on Sunday. Thanks all see you all another weekend, cheers for the go on the Blurr Dunc. Quote
LeonR Posted October 5, 2009 Report Posted October 5, 2009 It was about 15-20mph most of the time but it dropped right off a few times. I know i had to change down from my 4.7 later in the day as it pick up a bit and i got yanked out the buggy a couple of times. Wind speed is deceptive though, it may feel like it's blowing a gale but in reality it's about 15mph! lol Nice people up at Lode and a good site. It's worth the hour traveling any day! haha, i'm not to good at gauging the wind yet to be honest. I could not quite work out what was going on, at times i felt the wind strong against me, but my kite was trying to collapse at the zenith... you guys made it look so easy, efortlessly being pulled around.. Think I might try a buggy next time, they look like I may get on better with handles! Quote
Dunc Posted October 5, 2009 Report Posted October 5, 2009 Possibly a little optimistic with my wind predictions for the time you were there. I know when i first set up it was 15-20mph but it dropped right back during the day. It picked up again later on though which was good because it meant i could get my 3.5 Blurr out for the first time! Buggies are easier IMO and it doesn't take a lot of learning. Still got sometime before i'm going to consider jumping in a bug though as i'm still trying to do powered down turns. What kite and size were you flying? @Gradev, glad you enjoyed the Blurr, the Razor of yours was a lot of fun as well but i don't think it's quite as forgiving as what i'm used to! Quote
LeonR Posted October 5, 2009 Report Posted October 5, 2009 Possibly a little optimistic with my wind predictions for the time you were there. I know when i first set up it was 15-20mph but it dropped right back during the day. It picked up again later on though which was good because it meant i could get my 3.5 Blurr out for the first time! Buggies are easier IMO and it doesn't take a lot of learning. Still got sometime before i'm going to consider jumping in a bug though as i'm still trying to do powered down turns. What kite and size were you flying? I was flying a 5M IV Beamer (blue) and pretty much all over the field(s) When it flips and crashes I srtuggle a little. Think im getting the hang of reverse launches though, although my kite is taking a beating for it Who was it that tried to jump the ditch with a buggy and went in it (GF told me) Quote
Dunc Posted October 5, 2009 Report Posted October 5, 2009 That was Gradev! I missed that one as i was at the other end of the field, don't think he was actually trying to jump the ditch though, more a case of not leaving enough room to stop! lol Quote
GRADEV1 Posted October 5, 2009 Report Posted October 5, 2009 Got pulled sidewards in a gust, I wouldn`t suggest jumping with a Razor! Good to get the ditch out of the way on things to do list at first time out.lol Quote
time for tea Posted October 5, 2009 Report Posted October 5, 2009 had a great day yesterday thanks all for tips, looking for a access now. hope to be going this sunday , leon you might find a bar better for boarding you can try mine if your there next time jim Quote
Sparkie Posted October 5, 2009 Author Report Posted October 5, 2009 It was a good day and a good turn out... See ya all soon. Quote
steve_w Posted October 6, 2009 Report Posted October 6, 2009 Was a good weekend was nice to see more people there. LeonR didnt actually get to speak to you but next time your down if you want to have a go in a bug I have a spare which (if the gf isnt using) your more than welcome to try out. Gradev1, that was a classic ditch episode im starting to get concerned as I havent been in it yet haha http://www.localkitespots.com/kitesurfing/UK Ive added Lode to this site and it seems fairly accurate looks like sunday is gonna be the day. Quote
GRADEV1 Posted October 6, 2009 Report Posted October 6, 2009 That could be arranged mate.lol I too haven`t managed to sand my arm down with the expertease you seem to manage (although I am in no hurry to achieve)lol Quote
LeonR Posted October 6, 2009 Report Posted October 6, 2009 Cool cheers guys The buggys look great fun aswell! The harness looks a bit scary if you get in trouble with the kite! lol Quote
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