m.klinge Posted July 6, 2015 Report Posted July 6, 2015 A bit of a shout-out from Denmark as well :-) Thanks to this site I started out my kitejourney with an Ozone IMP III 3,5 m and soon a 10 meter Ozone Access to follow. There has been countless hours since that and now I mainly surf and landboard - but I also have a dirtsurfer which the Nasa kite would fit really well with :-D Here's a pic from an awesome landboarding session on my Peter Lynn Charger II (Now sadly because of my arms they are up for sale, but hey now I have a 15m Speed 4 :-D) //M .Joel and gum-nuts 2 Quote
jhn.holgate Posted July 6, 2015 Author Report Posted July 6, 2015 A bit of a shout-out from Denmark as well :-) Thanks to this site I started out my kitejourney with an Ozone IMP III 3,5 m and soon a 10 meter Ozone Access to follow. There has been countless hours since that and now I mainly surf and landboard - but I also have a dirtsurfer which the Nasa kite would fit really well with :-D Here's a pic from an awesome landboarding session on my Peter Lynn Charger II (Now sadly because of my arms they are up for sale, but hey now I have a 15m Speed 4 :-D) //M Fabulous pics - especially the Speed. That'd make a great screen saver! Quote
m.klinge Posted July 6, 2015 Report Posted July 6, 2015 Fabulous pics - especially the Speed. That'd make a great screen saver! Oh yes - it was my first day with it on the water i 5-7 ms (10-14 knots) and I was having a blast! I got the 15 meter Lotus :-) Pictures was taken by a friend of mine who helped me launch and land - along with just being there for safety reasons :-) Had it out the other day in up to 11 ms (22 knots) and that's the top of the range. In those winds I need to take extra care - but damn you can boost then :-) //M Quote
SoutherlyBuster Posted July 6, 2015 Report Posted July 6, 2015 Thanks , thats the vid I did in 2008. I know the 'death spiral' well from my early experiences with flying the NPW. I have it on two line mode, never use 4. The one side leash works , but all it takes is a bridle to snag and it can spiral. 90% of the time now when using the NPW its with no lines and if in bother I just jump on the kite and the leash stops me losing the kite. Jumping on the kite, that is hillarious, hey whatever ever works. I remember when my NWP went into the death spiral, the lines wound up that much that steering was imposible and was fully powered up. John Holgate may be able to offer some advice on a better safety mechanism for the two line setup. A bit of a shout-out from Denmark as well :-) but hey now I have a 15m Speed 4 :-D Congratulations on the Speed 4 Lotus, a wonderful machine, hope the bar pressure is low enough for you. Quote
m.klinge Posted July 6, 2015 Report Posted July 6, 2015 Congratulations on the Speed 4 Lotus, a wonderful machine, hope the bar pressure is low enough for you. It's perfect for my arms - only downside is I want another one (10 meter lotus), and they don't come cheap :-D //M Quote
spotter Posted July 8, 2015 Report Posted July 8, 2015 I have been on the forums here for a few years now. Just don't post a lot these days. Based in Hobart, Tasmania, I started flying duelies about 7 years ago, then started on the Rev's. I eventually got into the buggy and have not looked back. I still pick up the rev's occasionally but really would like an excuse to fly with someone on them regularly. Still buggy a couple of times a year but the Southern Tassie beaches are not the best. I have been watching you with the Nasa Stars John and I have always wanted to give one a go. Also grats on taking over the forums mate. .Joel 1 Quote
jhn.holgate Posted July 8, 2015 Author Report Posted July 8, 2015 (edited) Cheers, spotter. One day left, folks. Comp closes tomorrow at 8pm. Edited July 8, 2015 by jhn.holgate Quote
sinbad Posted July 8, 2015 Report Posted July 8, 2015 Ok can i have one please as they look cool, and i have seen john using his but have never flown one yet. thanks .Joel 1 Quote
hozay Posted July 8, 2015 Report Posted July 8, 2015 hi im jose from Puerto Rico. and love flying kites here at the morro (old Spanish fort grounds)boy would i love to try this thing out there or at the beach thanks for the opportunity to win .Joel 1 Quote
cbr110003 Posted July 8, 2015 Report Posted July 8, 2015 Hi I am brett from Australia, woukd love to win a new kite to get out bugging again as had a little acco with a fence. Barb wire Fence Vrs kite and fence won? .Joel 1 Quote
macka71 Posted July 8, 2015 Report Posted July 8, 2015 Hi Guys, Paul from Victoria. I've wanted to kite surf since I first saw photos of it back in 1999 but with my dodgy back and knees I had to give up on lessons. This NASA Star 3 kite and buggying seems like a great way to get into kiting again. Thanks Born Kites and Extreme Kites! .Joel 1 Quote
gum-nuts Posted July 8, 2015 Report Posted July 8, 2015 (edited) Hi Brett and Paul and Jose, welcome to the forum and good luck. talk about last minute entries Edited July 8, 2015 by gum-nuts Quote
thercman Posted July 8, 2015 Report Posted July 8, 2015 Cool looking kite. It would be a nice addition to the bag. :-) .Joel 1 Quote
combrincks Posted July 8, 2015 Report Posted July 8, 2015 Never flown one of these BUT IT LOOKS EPIC!!!!!, please let me win, please let me win, please let me win!!!!! .Joel 1 Quote
KiteStyle Posted July 8, 2015 Report Posted July 8, 2015 Hey I'm Dave, (around the traps as KiteStyle, Kiteboy Dave, Oldman Dave, etc) On the fun side I grew up from stunt kites to flexifoil stacks to currently a Rev shockwave and an Imp (which my wife has claimed) and also some great single liners for the kids although the older fella is starting to get on the imp already - he's only 4 so it has to be super light! Into kitesurfing too with ozone 11 & 17m. Looking to get a foil board soon, and if I get into the speed side then I'll be looking at my first full size foil to follow that - Sonic or Chrono 2 maybe.. .Joel 1 Quote
jhn.holgate Posted July 8, 2015 Author Report Posted July 8, 2015 Cheers Dave & good luck with the draw. Quote
wingnut Posted July 8, 2015 Report Posted July 8, 2015 Hi, Andrew from Tasmania. I've only really used my HQ depower with a buggy but would love to try a NASA wing.Thanks for the competition! Quote
jhn.holgate Posted July 8, 2015 Author Report Posted July 8, 2015 Welcome to the forum Andrew. Good luck with the comp. HQ Apex were my goto kites for a few years before I got into the Nasa Stars. Quote
Jaeebz Posted July 9, 2015 Report Posted July 9, 2015 (edited) Hey XK crew! My name is Jaben, I only snowkite and land kite at the moment but have recently acquired a kite wing, and I am really interested in Starting Para-kiting. It would be awesome getting the Bornstar NASA star 3 to use as a fun land kite for long boarding with or carving with the land-board. Im based in Sydney and most of my Kiting happens in the NSW snowfields. Anyway hope to see some of you up there this weekend after this crazy dump that's on its way, I'll probably be kiting on some sheep paddocks near Berridale if the conditions are right. Cheers! Forgot to mention, I ride Ozone Frenzy, and also have an Imp 2.5 & 3.5 for stronger days. See you out there! Edited July 9, 2015 by Jaeebz .Joel 1 Quote
soliver Posted July 9, 2015 Report Posted July 9, 2015 WUHOO... last minute entries coming in... its about to go DOWN!!! Quote
ssayre Posted July 9, 2015 Report Posted July 9, 2015 Spencer and fellow North Americans the comp ends at 6 am for us Eastern time soliver 1 Quote
sinbad Posted July 9, 2015 Report Posted July 9, 2015 (edited) There seems to be a lot of Internationals looking at this site which is good to see. Welcome everyone pleased to meet you all Edited July 9, 2015 by sinbad Quote
soliver Posted July 9, 2015 Report Posted July 9, 2015 Spencer and fellow North Americans the comp ends at 6 am for us Eastern time Thanks Sean... good info! Quote
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