backyard buggy Posted August 2, 2004 Report Posted August 2, 2004 is it possible.jumping with bullets. ihave mastered the basics and im ready to start jumping. i am gonna get my first blade in a few weeks (possibly a 6.6 ) but my largest bullet is a 4.5 an i have just started with this without too much sucsess but that is more my lack of skill in this area ..i think ..any suggestions ...cheers pete.....ps i use aflexdeck Quote
Mark Everitt Posted August 2, 2004 Report Posted August 2, 2004 yeh it's possible. the 4.5 would be a bit small for jumping though, they don't give u enough hangtime. A 6.6m would be the best choice for a next kite. Go carefull though.. Mark Quote
scuttler Posted August 2, 2004 Report Posted August 2, 2004 yer it is possible to jump with one. ive jumped with a 2.5. u need to be very well powered up and u will need a hole to brace against as u power it up. Not very smooth jumps so be carefull Quote
Ned1599968590 Posted August 2, 2004 Report Posted August 2, 2004 the bigger the bullets the better the lift. but the 4.5 should lift the a good wind, r u jumping right? Quote
kult Posted August 2, 2004 Report Posted August 2, 2004 Yes definately, I have managed to get some good air with my 3.5 and 5.5 on the board and off. The 5.5 and 7 have slightly bigger AR's than the previous four kites and will lift you a bit eaiser, the 5.5 and 7 are really nice floaty kites. To get air with the 3.5 or the 4.5 then you need to have the kite in quite strong wind, i've hathe 3.5 in 20-25mph and she has given me 4-5 foot jumps. For static jumping I stand still swing the kite from one side to the other turn her back and race her up the centre of the window and when I feel the pull I jump it takes a bit of practice but it does work. As for doin' it on the boards its the same principal really but instead of standing still you and the board are moving so you are doin' a pendulum jump. Swing the kite from one side to the other then up the centre of the window and jump at the same time lifting the board with you. Its hard to explain but if you can watch someone else, or just keep practicing you'll get it soon. Cheers:D K Quote
backyard buggy Posted August 2, 2004 Author Report Posted August 2, 2004 Yes definately, I have managed to get some good air with my 3.5 and 5.5 on the board and off. The 5.5 and 7 have slightly bigger AR's than the previous four kites and will lift you a bit eaiser, the 5.5 and 7 are really nice floaty kites. .............................................................................................................. ...yea iagree , i have managed small jumps standing (a bit lacking in style but im getting there).but when i have tried it on the board ihave always tried to jump at the end of the arc(pendulum) in the oppersite direction,which has unweighted the board but never quite lifted me ...is this wrong ...pete...(hope that makes sense) Quote
Neil B Posted August 2, 2004 Report Posted August 2, 2004 Hey Pete, Bullets are great kites and you will get lift, however they are not designed for lift like the Blade is. I have boarded with Bullets and they are really coOl traction kites but if it is lift and Freestyle moves you want the Blade would be the better option. The 6.6 is a cool KITE that performs well in a wide wind range, but if you do get one, make sure you know it before you take it out in a strong wind as they can bite! But for power and lift they are the BISS! They are not for everyone though and I know many boarders who use Bullets, but the Blade seems to be a special kind of kite when it comes to Freestyle jumping... Have Fun, Fly Safe Hope this helped If you want to try one and you are up my way give me a shout! Neil Quote
backyard buggy Posted August 2, 2004 Author Report Posted August 2, 2004 Hey Pete, Bullets are great kites and you will get lift, however they are not designed for lift like the Blade is. I have boarded with Bullets and they are really coOl traction kites but if it is lift and Freestyle moves you want the Blade would be the better option. .......................................................................................................................cheers ,great advice .i can`t wait to get my hands on my first blade, but thats a few weeks off (bugger) but i would like to practice in the meantime.. does`nt it make sense to get small air with a bullet first .....pete Quote
kult Posted August 4, 2004 Report Posted August 4, 2004 As neil b said the bullet and blade are different types of kites the bullet is easy to fly from the side and then through the middle before jumping. However I have never managed to get a blade to do this as before it reaches the centre of the window inorder to turn up you are already being pulled off your feet superman style. The blade for me at any rate lifts best either when static resting above your head, but thats dangerous becuase you have no control over when you jump, and the second is the good old pendulum jump. Its horses for corses. A 6.6 is a beast of a flyin' machine take it easy and respect the conditions and she should put a grin on your face. Quote
backyard buggy Posted August 4, 2004 Author Report Posted August 4, 2004 yea thats it i got it tonight ,two in fact .two pendulum jumps on the flexdeck, not very high mind u but al the same its there......... got going crosswind at agood speed an flew the 4.5 bullet at 180 degrees oppersite and when the pull came jumped with it and landed nice and square rolling in the right direction ...fluffed it up about 30 times mind u but who cares Quote
Neil B Posted August 4, 2004 Report Posted August 4, 2004 Nice one m8, told u they are good kites! Keep it up, but dont loose sight of where that kite is in relation to the wind and where you are on the board..Have Fun Cheers Neil Quote
backyard buggy Posted August 4, 2004 Author Report Posted August 4, 2004 Nice one m8, told u they are good kites! Keep it up, but dont loose sight of where that kite is in relation to the wind and where you are on the board..Have Fun Cheers Neil.........cheers buddy . your right i ain`t too sure about that but i try to keep the kite high above me head as much as poss ... i was talking to akite surfer at week end an he said if u hold it above u u could go downwind too much....he said keep it above then run the kite forward of u .... Quote
Neil B Posted August 4, 2004 Report Posted August 4, 2004 .........cheers buddy . your right i ain`t too sure about that but i try to keep the kite high above me head as much as poss ... i was talking to akite surfer at week end an he said if u hold it above u u could go downwind too much....he said keep it above then run the kite forward of u ....Well yes in some respect, but with the kite directly forward of you straight after a jump could be dodgy in strong winds. Send it up to the Zenith when you want to jump, get the Air and then direct it toward the direction you want to go, but dont let it get to low in the window or it wil pull you off the board. Maybe best just getting the airs and the float down then re-starting travel in the direction you wish to go until you get the feel of what is going on. Its good fun. Try the http://www.kiteatb.co.uk site for basics and tricks its got some good pointers. Its also worth checking out http://www.flexifoil.com/community/forums/showthread.php?t=45630&highlight=donts+jumps Quote
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