.Joel Posted January 20, 2015 Report Share Posted January 20, 2015 Hey Joel. How is the phantom working out? I know it wasn't flying right when I was at sandy point last time. I really don't know how well it performs yet, I haven't had the 30+ knot opportunity with it for as long as I need to form a proper opinion. Hopefully this week something comes through that's usable or close. I've made some adjustments, reducing the amount of depower but giving it a more solid stable feel using the straps inside the Arc. The range in the kite is huge, so happy to sacrifice some depower for stability. Nigel has also lent me his 7m and 10m Peter Lynn Scorpions to have a play with as the 9m Phantom2 is quite possibly the next kite on the list. Hopefully by the end of this trip I'll know if it's "THE" kite or not for high winds. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beachball57 Posted January 20, 2015 Report Share Posted January 20, 2015 Hi a bunch of us land yacht and blokart guys n gals heading to kingston from Wednesday onwards, its pretty gloomy here in adelaide atm is there any rain on the horizon ? Will be staying in at the c van park but going mostly out to the clay pans, i looks ok from the pics you have posted so far.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jhn.holgate Posted January 20, 2015 Report Share Posted January 20, 2015 Yesterday we were ripping up and down on a glorious claypan (except for me and rob getting a bit stuck in the mud). NE wind today and it's blown all the water over to where we park the cars and it's water as far as we can see. It actually looks like a lake. Hopefully, a southerly tomorrow will blow the water back and it will be usable again in 48 - 72 hours (complete guess). Will post again if conditions change. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
.Joel Posted January 20, 2015 Report Share Posted January 20, 2015 Will be staying in at the c van park but going mostly out to the clay pans, i looks ok from the pics you have posted so far.. Obewan ventured out to the clay pan today... a strong northerly pushed the water from the far corner over. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beachball57 Posted January 20, 2015 Report Share Posted January 20, 2015 Bummer hopefully the wind swings around to the south or something Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jhn.holgate Posted January 21, 2015 Report Share Posted January 21, 2015 Water completely gone today. Very sticky though. Could be ok in 24 to 48 hours. Would keep to the south western third though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiger37 Posted January 21, 2015 Report Share Posted January 21, 2015 Safely back in Canberra but wishing I was out on the clay pan or the beach! Wanted to just say a big thank you to everybody for their friendship and welcoming me into the EK fraternity. I had a great time on my first EK event, went further and faster in my buggy than ever and met a really great bunch of guys. I will definitely be coming again!!! I hope the rest of your time in Kingston is a huge success and the clay pan dries out! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jhn.holgate Posted January 21, 2015 Report Share Posted January 21, 2015 Cheers Tiger - was great to meet you. I have a couple of good pics I'll post next week. Claypan drying out nicely - not sticky 100m out from shore but it is soft. I think we'll be back in business by the weekend. Good onshore winds are forecast for the next few days. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nigel Posted January 22, 2015 Report Share Posted January 22, 2015 Nigel has also lent me his 7m and 10m Peter Lynn Scorpions to have a play with.... Scorpions have a sting in their tail, so be careful. But I do hear they go quite fast. Pics please. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoutherlyBuster Posted January 23, 2015 Report Share Posted January 23, 2015 So how are the hide tides holding out? i see from the tide charts Saturday has the highest high tides, hopefully for the campers on the beach they don't get flooded out. Winds for today are not predicted for sustained onshore, just the gradual buildup of a sea breeze, so looking good so far. So what say yea for those that are there? Regards, Norman Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jhn.holgate Posted January 23, 2015 Report Share Posted January 23, 2015 No campers on the beach this year that I'm aware of - it's pretty messy/seaweed/lumpy/chopped up above the current high tide mark. Low tide is magic though. Claypan's been doing a roaring trade in wind driven vehicles over the last couple of days. Fishing comp this weekend so we will steer clear of beach. I'll give the blowmax a run today and tomorrow and home on Monday. Tons of pics but I can't post them via the phone. We've buggyied every day so far Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaysmith Posted January 25, 2015 Report Share Posted January 25, 2015 Great to meet you guys, wish I could have stayed longer. Here's some of the pics I took. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jhn.holgate Posted January 25, 2015 Report Share Posted January 25, 2015 A pretty darn good 9 days of kiting for me. Got some photos sorted.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Mick14 Posted January 25, 2015 Report Share Posted January 25, 2015 That's the sort of wind you want at Kingston Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mick14 Posted January 25, 2015 Report Share Posted January 25, 2015 This has become an annual tradition Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoutherlyBuster Posted January 25, 2015 Report Share Posted January 25, 2015 Looks like you guys put on a good show for the locals. Thanks for putting up the pictures John, calendar shots their, like the sunsets the best. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mick14 Posted January 25, 2015 Report Share Posted January 25, 2015 Great shots there Jamie and John. Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaysmith Posted January 25, 2015 Report Share Posted January 25, 2015 Wow, amazing photos John. Love the one with the granites. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiger37 Posted January 25, 2015 Report Share Posted January 25, 2015 Excellent photos recording a great event - pity I could only stay for 3 days. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
.Joel Posted January 27, 2015 Report Share Posted January 27, 2015 A few shots off video... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
.Joel Posted January 27, 2015 Report Share Posted January 27, 2015 Oh.... and Rob had his display kite going on the Sunday... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
.Joel Posted January 29, 2015 Report Share Posted January 29, 2015 nice reminder of Kingston... ... when Arcs bite Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nigel Posted January 29, 2015 Report Share Posted January 29, 2015 nice reminder of Kingston... ... when Arcs bite Scorpions have a sting in their tail. But if you show them a little fire they go like stink. Lookout Chris, and Rob, Joel is now closing on your speed records. He thinks mines going to be broken! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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