gum-nuts Posted November 22, 2012 Author Report Share Posted November 22, 2012 For me it's an upgrade! Listed as $84 more expensive than the reactor2 4.4m at kitepower, and they cant get reactor 2 4.4m - and I like to buy from them as they have always provided exceptional service. The reactor 2 may provide more raw power and speed, but the way I fly I like stability and predictability. My Core frustrates the hell out of me at times, especially in gusty conditions, powered-up then, under powered and bow-tying. Don't get me wrong I love it and when the winds clean it's a fantastic kite. Where as my 5m Flow is just a dream, it may not have the speed (but I did do 57.7kph with it a couple of weeks ago), but the stability and predictability of this kite is amazing (I even managed to keep it in the air when I did an unintentional 360!) I love to fly it over-powered and I have never OBEed with this kite -yet! ...And this is where I am hoping the method is going to fit in, more performance, but still user friendly and stable and the 4m is going to give me a good crossover between the 5m Flow and 3m Core - I can see this being the kite I fly the most. Why do I feel like I am justifying my purchase? I did a fair amount of research before deciding what kite to buy - especially after my mistake with buying the vapor and the Method was at the top of my list but I couldn't justify the extra $$'s - so for me it's an upgrade! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gum-nuts Posted November 22, 2012 Author Report Share Posted November 22, 2012 For me it's an upgrade! Listed as $84 more expensive than the reactor2 4.4m at kitepower, and they cant get reactor 2 4.4m - and I like to buy from them as they have always provided exceptional service. The reactor 2 may provide more raw power and speed, but the way I fly I like stability and predictability. My Core frustrates the hell out of me at times, especially in gusty conditions, powered-up then, under powered and bow-tying. Don't get me wrong I love it and when the winds clean it's a fantastic kite. Where as my 5m Flow is just a dream, it may not have the speed (but I did do 57.7kph with it a couple of weeks ago), but the stability and predictability of this kite is amazing (I even managed to keep it in the air when I did an unintentional 360!) I love to fly it over-powered and I have never OBEed with this kite -yet! ...And this is where I am hoping the method is going to fit in, more performance, but still user friendly and stable and the 4m is going to give me a good crossover between the 5m Flow and 3m Core - I can see this being the kite I fly the most. Why do I feel like I am justifying my purchase? I did a fair amount of research before deciding what kite to buy - especially after my mistake with buying the vapor and the Method was at the top of my list but I couldn't justify the extra $$'s - so for me it's an upgrade! or to summarise - I'm a boring old fart who rates stability, predictability and fun over speed, power and getting my arse whooped! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bones Posted November 23, 2012 Report Share Posted November 23, 2012 The Method sounds like a great kite, it is just that (going by everything I have read about them) the 4m Method will be useful in a different windrange than the Reactor 4.4m. The 4.4 Reactor gets aggressive as soon as the wind picks up (or apparent wind kicks in). By all accounts the Method behaves really nicely at the top of its windrange, but it needs that higher wind to start performing. IIRC Jhn equated a 5m Method to a 3.5 Reactor II or Century II. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gum-nuts Posted November 23, 2012 Author Report Share Posted November 23, 2012 The forecast for Sunday morning isn't looking to good with low winds at the time I'm normally down there! The the BOM again looks better - and there is wind in the arvo. Will see how it goes before I commit! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jhn.holgate Posted November 23, 2012 Report Share Posted November 23, 2012 From what you're saying that you want in a kite, the Method should fit perfectly. I'd prefer it if they had a little more low down grunt, but I wouldn't want to sacrifice their forgiving top end. Let us know how you get on with it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bones Posted November 23, 2012 Report Share Posted November 23, 2012 Early Sunday looks good. Saturday evening if you are out for a thrill. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gum-nuts Posted November 23, 2012 Author Report Share Posted November 23, 2012 Early Sunday looks good. Saturday evening if you are out for a thrill. Yes! It's improved from when I checked this morning Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gum-nuts Posted November 23, 2012 Author Report Share Posted November 23, 2012 But just seen the forecast on the ABC and showers and thunderstorms are forecast for Sunday morning Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bones Posted November 23, 2012 Report Share Posted November 23, 2012 Saturday it is then. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alfa75 Posted November 24, 2012 Report Share Posted November 24, 2012 Saturday it is then. Wednesday arvo it is.. Forcast looks not bad for 2mrw ill be there in the morning if the predicted storm stays away.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bones Posted November 25, 2012 Report Share Posted November 25, 2012 We were there yesterday. No wind. Thunderstorms. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alfa75 Posted November 25, 2012 Report Share Posted November 25, 2012 Was there today from 8 to 12. At the beginning it was good wind, was well powered with the 11m. Wind got less and less though. Put up the 15m after a while and was just enough wind to cruise around. Every now and then wind died totally..but in the end i had fun. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gum-nuts Posted November 25, 2012 Author Report Share Posted November 25, 2012 Was there today from 8 to 12. At the beginning it was good wind, was well powered with the 11m. Wind got less and less though. Put up the 15m after a while and was just enough wind to cruise around. Every now and then wind died totally..but in the end i had fun. Glad you had a good session I decided to sit today out - hung a couple of curtain tracks and new curtains (I know how to have fun!) after painting yesterday! New kite was posted Friday, so will have it in time for next weekend Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gum-nuts Posted November 27, 2012 Author Report Share Posted November 27, 2012 Tomorrow looks like it could be a bit extreme... Sunday Morning is looking dismal lets hope it improves as the rest of the weekend I have stuff on! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gum-nuts Posted November 29, 2012 Author Report Share Posted November 29, 2012 Sunday Morning is looking dismal lets hope it improves as the rest of the weekend I have stuff on! I'm planning on an early session Sunday - to beat the model areo club and also I am going to help my Dad lay some flooring. Hoping there will be enough wind to try the new kite in the buggy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bones Posted November 29, 2012 Report Share Posted November 29, 2012 Early Sunday is looking like the best time for us also. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alfa75 Posted November 29, 2012 Report Share Posted November 29, 2012 An early Sunday for me too.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gum-nuts Posted November 29, 2012 Author Report Share Posted November 29, 2012 Woohoo the whole gang! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bones Posted November 29, 2012 Report Share Posted November 29, 2012 Sounds like I need to get a new kite too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tinman Posted November 29, 2012 Report Share Posted November 29, 2012 Hi Guys, Just wondering about protective gear for buggying. What is good to get and where to get it from? Mainly looking for a helmet! Rod Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobM Posted November 29, 2012 Report Share Posted November 29, 2012 Hi Guys, Just wondering about protective gear for buggying. What is good to get and where to get it from? Mainly looking for a helmet! Rod Hi Rod, Some form of head protection is common sense. I use a full face motor bike helmet having stepped up from a push-bike helmet. Have a look at BMX-style helmets - these are strong and lightweight. If you're on salt-flats, some full length denim might offer a bit more slide-time than raw skin. BobM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gum-nuts Posted November 29, 2012 Author Report Share Posted November 29, 2012 Hi Guys, Just wondering about protective gear for buggying. What is good to get and where to get it from? Mainly looking for a helmet! Rod Rod, a helmet is a defo. I have a 661 Dirt lid, light weight, fairly cool and comfortable. I know Bones has the same helmet and also has some 661 leg and arm guards etc. You going to be there on Sunday? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bones Posted November 30, 2012 Report Share Posted November 30, 2012 Hi Guys, Just wondering about protective gear for buggying. What is good to get and where to get it from? Mainly looking for a helmet! Rod The 661 dirtlid is ok. It is about the minimum standard that is suitable. Jo has one too, so that makes three of us. We got them stupidly cheap from tbe on great eastern highway, less than $30. I also recommend elbow/forearm and knee/shin guards for that surface. As soon as you get over powered you will be thankful for having them. Briskites stocks some 661 gear, but they didn't have the size I wanted so I got the rest of my protective gear from chain reaction cycles. They are based in Ireland, but they are cheap and quick, and stock a lot of different stuff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alfa75 Posted November 30, 2012 Report Share Posted November 30, 2012 The 661 dirtlid is ok. It is about the minimum standard that is suitable. Jo has one too, so that makes three of us. We got them stupidly cheap from tbe on great eastern highway, less than $30. I also recommend elbow/forearm and knee/shin guards for that surface. As soon as you get over powered you will be thankful for having them. Briskites stocks some 661 gear, but they didn't have the size I wanted so I got the rest of my protective gear from chain reaction cycles. They are based in Ireland, but they are cheap and quick, and stock a lot of different stuff. i agree with Bones. Got all my protective gear from Chain reaction cycles. They have good prices and a huge selection, shipping is fast too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gum-nuts Posted November 30, 2012 Author Report Share Posted November 30, 2012 I probably should look at getting myself some arm and leg protection and maybe a full face helmet - have to see what money I get for Christmas! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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