Buffomarinus Posted July 20, 2007 Report Posted July 20, 2007 Nice kite. What sort of wind speeds have you tried so far? I reckon my little 3mt Sam2 can drag my 'arse around with the light gusty stuff we've had of late. It boggles my mind to consider what that 5mt beauty could do. I do think I'd be lookin' for heavier boots or something well embedded in the ground to lash myself to! Got some sunblock on that dome? Quote
thercman Posted July 20, 2007 Author Report Posted July 20, 2007 The highest winds I have flown in so far have been 15mph. That was the same day that pic was taken. It pulls pretty well and starting to show signs of lift. At those wind speeds a harness seems to be a must. At least for me anyway. Quote
Buffomarinus Posted July 21, 2007 Report Posted July 21, 2007 I took the 3.0 sam2 out to my fly zone near the local lake today. The winds were gusting with a range of 15 t0 20 knots. As usual the kite attracted the live, feathered, native variety of kite. I was busily playing friendly "sky games" with the live item in the upper portion of the wind window when a particularly heavy gust gave me a definite feeling of lift. I pulled hard on both handles, bent both knees and for a split second I got my first taste of being held aloft by a kite. It only lasted a very short time, but it was a real buzz. I imagine this sort of experience would be easier with that 5mt Ozone Haka. Quote
Peter Posted July 21, 2007 Report Posted July 21, 2007 I took the 3.0 sam2 out to my fly zone near the local lake today. The winds were gusting with a range of 15 t0 20 knots. As usual the kite attracted the live, feathered, native variety of kite. I was busily playing friendly "sky games" with the live item in the upper portion of the wind window when a particularly heavy gust gave me a definite feeling of lift. I pulled hard on both handles, bent both knees and for a split second I got my first taste of being held aloft by a kite. It only lasted a very short time, but it was a real buzz. I imagine this sort of experience would be easier with that 5mt Ozone Haka. try having the kite above you, move it one way, and run with it, then send it the other way!! get ready for lift off:p Quote
Buffomarinus Posted July 22, 2007 Report Posted July 22, 2007 Thanks for that Peter. That's just the sort of "hint" I was looking for. Quote
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