gum-nuts Posted January 23, 2012 Author Report Share Posted January 23, 2012 Interesting morning, yesterday, down at the salt lake. 3 hours of no wind followed by a very short hour when there was enough to get the buggy moving. Met Bones down there and gave him another go in the buggy. The new belly pan was good, but did drag occasionally so had a play with that yesterday arvo so will hopefully be better next time out. Also had a play with the Core. Wednesday morning is looking good and so is the early forecast for Sunday, but it is going to be stinking hot! And I'm working Wednesday! Came home red faced, literally, as I had forgotten any sun-cream as it was overcast! Won't forget again! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bones Posted January 23, 2012 Report Share Posted January 23, 2012 Hi gum-nuts, We both got sunburned as well, the wife even after applying sunscreen. One thing I noticed in my time in your buggy was that the belly pan was scraping the ground quite a lot, I presume that I weigh a bit more than you, so that may have affected the clearance of the buggy. Once again, thanks for the buggy time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gum-nuts Posted January 23, 2012 Author Report Share Posted January 23, 2012 One thing I noticed in my time in your buggy was that the belly pan was scraping the ground quite a lot, I presume that I weigh a bit more than you, so that may have affected the clearance of the buggy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gum-nuts Posted January 23, 2012 Author Report Share Posted January 23, 2012 Sunday is still looking promising It's going to be stinking hot, so I am think I will get down there early (5.30-6ish) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gum-nuts Posted January 27, 2012 Author Report Share Posted January 27, 2012 I'm still looking at heading down there Sunday Morning, wind is still looking good, 30kph, but the direction is now more of a southerly. Looking at some speed runs with the new 3m Core - aiming to finally crack the 60kph barrier. Probably won't be getting down there quiet as early, but still hoping for 7.30-8ish Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bones Posted January 28, 2012 Report Share Posted January 28, 2012 We won't be down this weekend. Have fun. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gum-nuts Posted January 29, 2012 Author Report Share Posted January 29, 2012 We won't be down this weekend. Have fun. Had Fun! viewtopic.php?f=17&t=16232 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bones Posted January 29, 2012 Report Share Posted January 29, 2012 I just got back from Langley. The Imp was yanking quite a lot, no way was I putting up the Flow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gum-nuts Posted February 3, 2012 Author Report Share Posted February 3, 2012 Looks like a 5m day tomorrow, at least the directions a bit better! Will be down at the salt lakes in the morning. Edit - according to the ABC and BOM looks like i'll be on the 3m and should get some speed! I hope so! Guess I'll see what it's like when I get there! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gum-nuts Posted February 5, 2012 Author Report Share Posted February 5, 2012 Very different down at the salt lake this morning, unlike last week when I attempted para-gliding with a 3m kite viewtopic.php?f=17&t=16232 Started off with my 5m flow, it was never going to be a record breaking day but the wind was consistent, if a bit light, so just enjoyed cruising around and some big slides. Then the wind picked up a bit so put the flow away and pulled out the 3m core. Where the flow is like a sponge and soaks up the gusts, the core is like a magnet and seems to attract them and keeps going faster and harder. After my attempt at flight last week, I needed to rebuild my confidence so stayed unhooked and gradually started pushing harder, building my speed on the runs, but ensuring I was in control the whole time. The surface down there is just excellent for sliding! Managed to stay in the buggy - but did attempt some freestyle, had a brief two wheeled power slide! Still loving the core, but where as I can fly the flow without really thinking, the core is still taking a lot of concentration - mind you I have only flown it 3 or 4 times. Then the core floated gently to the ground as the wind dropped off again, away it went and out came the 5m. Had another 1/2 hour of short runs and big slides (I'll be glad on the 1st March when the model airplanes are relegated back to an area near the entrance and I can have the whole lake back - selfish I know!). The kite was taking a lot of work to maintain any decent momentum so took the opportunity to fly back up to near the car park, rather than having to walk it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tianui Posted February 5, 2012 Report Share Posted February 5, 2012 Gum nuts, can I assume your banned from leaving your family in the late afternoons in your attempts to find buggy nivarna. The seabreeze is so good down there, I know it's a bit hot but have found the best time to be on your lake or mine is around 5 pm onwards.The heat drops off and the breeze is consistant an strong. (especially your end of the world). I buggy right up to dark and don't haveto compete with model airplanes, blowcarts or landyachts. regards Shane Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gum-nuts Posted February 5, 2012 Author Report Share Posted February 5, 2012 Gum nuts, can I assume your banned from leaving your family in the late afternoons in your attempts to find buggy nivarna. The seabreeze is so good down there, I know it's a bit hot but have found the best time to be on your lake or mine is around 5 pm onwards.The heat drops off and the breeze is consistant an strong. (especially your end of the world). I buggy right up to dark and don't haveto compete with model airplanes, blowcarts or landyachts. regards Shane Hi Shane, No not banned, but Sunday mornings are easy for me as the wife and kids go to church! I can get out most evenings except Wednesdays and Sunday's. If you are heading down one evening give me a shout as would be good to meet up... They have only got a few more weeks and then no more little planes or land yachts Mark Edit: my 100th post! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trevalvin Posted February 7, 2012 Report Share Posted February 7, 2012 hi perth buggers are any of you heading to salt lakes at baldivis on weekend i got weekend off and might go for a buggy there if any one going what time and day you going Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gum-nuts Posted February 8, 2012 Author Report Share Posted February 8, 2012 hi perth buggers are any of you heading to salt lakes at baldivis on weekend i got weekend off and might go for a buggy there if any one going what time and day you going I am usually down there early Sunday mornings, but at present the forecast isn't looking to good. Sunday arvo is better but the blowkarts and land yachts are down there. Saturday is out for me as we have plans. Will play it by ear and see how the wind shapes up for Sunday morning, its easy for me as its only 5 minutes from home - so if I wake up and the wind is blowing I will be there! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gum-nuts Posted February 9, 2012 Author Report Share Posted February 9, 2012 There looks like there maybe a bit of wind Sunday morning - depends which site you use. I will probably be there early as usual. Made a map - Did try embedding it - but failed so here is the link! http://maps.google.com.au/maps/ms?msid= ... 04,0.01929 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gum-nuts Posted February 11, 2012 Author Report Share Posted February 11, 2012 South westerlys tomorrow, not the best direction, but the wind speed is better. I will be down there tomorrow morning. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tianui Posted February 11, 2012 Report Share Posted February 11, 2012 Afternoon for me, probably bring the buggy trailer and the kids. will bring a few extra kites down to cover wind conditions and /or newbies ! Regards Shane Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gum-nuts Posted February 13, 2012 Author Report Share Posted February 13, 2012 Did anyone else get out? I was down there from 7.30 - Wind was pretty poor, took a lot of work with the 5m flow to get any momentum. But did have a go at up-wind turns - first go didn't make it round! But got better at it after a few attempts, just need to try it with a bit more speed! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trevalvin Posted February 13, 2012 Report Share Posted February 13, 2012 hey gum nutts i got up around lunch played up far end of land yaughts wind was a bit dirty shane rolled up then land yaughts packed up went down there wind was better there had a good buggy will let ya know next time i come up hope to see ya there Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tianui Posted February 13, 2012 Report Share Posted February 13, 2012 Hey Trevor, on for sale section under "sportskites and race kites for sale". Jampony has a bunch of PL Vapours. I would make him an offer for the 2.3, 3.8 and the 6.5 if he still has it. It's a shop, and he offers a set of lines (handles)?? with each Vapour. If I was you, track them down and grab them asap, doa deal for both the small ones at least. Get handles and lines ($500) for the lot including postage. If he goes for it you have a good deal and the kites will cover you down at safety bay for a long time to come, Vapours are the Bomb!! The 2.3 was the kite that holds the world record ----138 kms\hr Goood luck, if you get them you will be stoked. Regards Shane Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gum-nuts Posted February 16, 2012 Author Report Share Posted February 16, 2012 I am heading down to the salt lakes tomorrow arvo for a couple of hours, will probably be there from 1.30-2ish - decent south westerly forecast. Sunday looks like a decent easterly, so will be heading down nice and early Sunday morning. see you there... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bones Posted February 17, 2012 Report Share Posted February 17, 2012 We won't be around this weekend. Trying to scrape together enough money for a buggy, will probably just fly around the city until then. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gum-nuts Posted February 18, 2012 Author Report Share Posted February 18, 2012 Still forecast for a nice easterly tomorrow :-) Hope it's enough to keep the little planes grounded Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bones Posted July 11, 2012 Report Share Posted July 11, 2012 Only been out once in the last couple of months. Last weekend we went down to Rockingham, checked out Laurie Stanford, but no wind there. No wind in the city, the only place there was wind was the salt lake, so we headed out there for a static fly. Jo tried out her second hand 2m Beamer, I had to tweek the brakes to get it to fly nice. Did the same to my Reactor. Wind was gusty and changed direction a lot, but at least it was blowing. Finally got my Guerilla launched properly (it is much easier with a helper). Had a little fun with it, then the depower line snapped. [edit] It seems half of this thread is missing? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gum-nuts Posted July 12, 2012 Author Report Share Posted July 12, 2012 Only been out once in the last couple of months. Last weekend we went down to Rockingham, checked out Laurie Stanford, but no wind there. No wind in the city, the only place there was wind was the salt lake, so we headed out there for a static fly. Jo tried out her second hand 2m Beamer, I had to tweek the brakes to get it to fly nice. Did the same to my Reactor. Wind was gusty and changed direction a lot, but at least it was blowing. Finally got my Guerilla launched properly (it is much easier with a helper). Had a little fun with it, then the depower line snapped. [edit] It seems half of this thread is missing? Does seem some missing! But nice to be back. Forecast looks lame for this weekend -again! Did have half an hour static on the new vapor yesterday, very nice cant wait to try it the buggy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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