gum-nuts Posted July 12, 2012 Author Report Share Posted July 12, 2012 Now looking better for Sunday, especially late morning if I can avoid the showers will probably head to Singleton to have a run in the buggy. Keeping fingers crossed it stays the same or improves. Monday is looking pretty decent, I am off with the kids, wonder if they want to come down the park? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gum-nuts Posted July 14, 2012 Author Report Share Posted July 14, 2012 Frustrating! What was forecast for westerlys, which would of suited Laurie Stanford Reserve perfectly has now changed to northerlies . So looks like the buggy and the kites aren't going anywhere tomorrow. Monday is looking favorable, just need to convince the kids! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gum-nuts Posted July 15, 2012 Author Report Share Posted July 15, 2012 At least somebody is getting some action... A lone kite surfer... Not the best shots, was down on the Rockingham foreshore this arvo after taking the dog for a walk on the beach and spotted the kite through the trees, went and had a look and took a couple on the iPhone - so the quality is pretty poor! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bones Posted July 27, 2012 Report Share Posted July 27, 2012 Looks like there will be a little bit of wind around on Sunday morning. Jo has football though, so I might not be able to go anywhere. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gum-nuts Posted July 27, 2012 Author Report Share Posted July 27, 2012 Looks like there will be a little bit of wind around on Sunday morning. Jo has football though, so I might not be able to go anywhere. Looks a North Easterly so not the best for Singleton, just keeping my fingers crossed it swings around a bit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gum-nuts Posted July 29, 2012 Author Report Share Posted July 29, 2012 Nor-easterly and pretty hit and miss to start with, but did get a reasonably decent hour or so in the bug. Unhooked all the way, no great speeds but was great to have a blast - think I will feel it tomorrow though! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bones Posted July 29, 2012 Report Share Posted July 29, 2012 I had about 20 minutes on Melville Park, the first time I have been in the buggy since May. There were a few kite surfers out on the river, though I am not sure how they managed because there was probably only about 5-7 knots on the park. This was the first time I have used the buggy on grass, it was a bit different. The back end slid a bit more whenever there was enough power (rarely), and I had to stay on the drier/firmer areas, otherwise I didn't go anywhere. I guess at least there was enough wind to move, but still not particularly satisfying. I just used the 3m Flow, since I didn't want to go up to the reactor without some experience of the conditions. Maybe I could have had fun with the Reactor, but there wasn't a lot of usable space, and the dogs numbers were starting to increase. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alfa75 Posted July 29, 2012 Report Share Posted July 29, 2012 I had about 20 minutes on Melville Park, the first time I have been in the buggy since May. There were a few kite surfers out on the river, though I am not sure how they managed because there was probably only about 5-7 knots on the park. This was the first time I have used the buggy on grass, it was a bit different. The back end slid a bit more whenever there was enough power (rarely), and I had to stay on the drier/firmer areas, otherwise I didn't go anywhere. I guess at least there was enough wind to move, but still not particularly satisfying. I just used the 3m Flow, since I didn't want to go up to the reactor without some experience of the conditions. Maybe I could have had fun with the Reactor, but there wasn't a lot of usable space, and the dogs numbers were starting to increase. Hey Bones we went to Melville Park too today at about lunch time, didnt have my board with me though coz of the dogwalkers on sunday, had a static flight with the trainer and regretted that i didnt bring all my gear, wind was quite strong until about 1ish. Tomorrow wind focast looks abit better, im not starting work til 5pm so gonna be there again lunchtime.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bones Posted July 30, 2012 Report Share Posted July 30, 2012 There was someone doodling up and down the bike path on a skateboard with a trainer kite while I was there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alfa75 Posted July 30, 2012 Report Share Posted July 30, 2012 Trainer + Skateboard = lots of fun when wind is too poor.. Was at Melville park from 11 to 1 today, probl the best session i ever had there. Wind was quite consistent, well powered with the 8m Access, could pick up some decent speed and do some awesome jumps, even the dogwalkers got out of my way Looking forward for another session 2mrw, forcast looks pretty good.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gum-nuts Posted July 30, 2012 Author Report Share Posted July 30, 2012 Trainer + Skateboard = lots of fun when wind is too poor.. Was at Melville park from 11 to 1 today, probl the best session i ever had there. Wind was quite consistent, well powered with the 8m Access, could pick up some decent speed and do some awesome jumps, even the dogwalkers got out of my way Looking forward for another session 2mrw, forcast looks pretty good.. Some of us have to work! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bones Posted July 30, 2012 Report Share Posted July 30, 2012 Tomorrows forecast has downgraded a little, otherwise I might have been keen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alfa75 Posted July 31, 2012 Report Share Posted July 31, 2012 Tomorrows forecast has downgraded a little, otherwise I might have been keen. Yep, plus rain, plus wind direction not really good either so no kiting today.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gum-nuts Posted August 1, 2012 Author Report Share Posted August 1, 2012 Saturday morning looks epic, if you can dodge the forecast showers - but I cant do Saturday morning! Sunday looks like I should just stay in bed! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alfa75 Posted August 1, 2012 Report Share Posted August 1, 2012 Sweet, might try out Singleton Sat morning if im able to get up early..hopefully wind forcast doesnt change. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bones Posted August 1, 2012 Report Share Posted August 1, 2012 Saturday is not possible for me. Friday afternoon could be worthwhile, might need to work longer tomorrow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gum-nuts Posted August 1, 2012 Author Report Share Posted August 1, 2012 Sweet, might try out Singleton Sat morning if im able to get up early..hopefully wind forcast doesnt change. Just watch out for the goal posts... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gum-nuts Posted August 1, 2012 Author Report Share Posted August 1, 2012 Just watch out for the goal posts... And the soccer players! Saturday morning is soccer morning so Singleton won't work! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alfa75 Posted August 1, 2012 Report Share Posted August 1, 2012 Ouch, well i wont bother on sat then, thanks for the warning Mark. Gotta work friday arvo so probl heading down friday morning if forecast is good.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bones Posted August 2, 2012 Report Share Posted August 2, 2012 Forecast has changed. Today is the day, Friday looks rubbish. Monday looks fantastic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alfa75 Posted August 5, 2012 Report Share Posted August 5, 2012 Wind direction not perfect but ill have to give Singleton a go 2mrw late morning, kite fever getting really bad.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alfa75 Posted August 6, 2012 Report Share Posted August 6, 2012 Was in Singleton today, nice oval but wind was katastrophic. Spent about 20 min to fight with the kite not to collapse, then i packed it away and went back home.. bloody gusty it was Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bones Posted August 8, 2012 Report Share Posted August 8, 2012 We are off to Margaret River from Friday to Monday. Not sure what to think of the forecast. Might have to check out some locations. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alfa75 Posted August 8, 2012 Report Share Posted August 8, 2012 Cool, are you taking the bug with you? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gum-nuts Posted August 8, 2012 Author Report Share Posted August 8, 2012 I saw northerlies for Sunday and thought Dixon Road Reserve - but looking at the speed I think it's going to be another weekend without buggying Looks like it could be hazardous - unless you have 1.8m or a plastic shopping bag! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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