lazarus Posted April 17, 2005 Report Posted April 17, 2005 Going for a late one in Roundhay tonight. I'll be there at 7:30, do come. sadly can't make tonight, been up there since about 11am and just got back now(4:30pm) has been a bit gusty but not too bad at all. way too many badly supervised small children about, one ran in and tried to get hold of the handles to a 5m beamer before i shouted at it and its mother decided she should step in, and then there was the families who feel they have to walk straight through the middle of a bunch of parked kites (stakes were about 4m apart so they were parked prety close together) and then ignore you completely when you try to explain why what they just did was dangerous. ok rant over. and kit in regards to my thoughts on the blade II 4.0, its a lovely kite, i fly mine over any other kite i own (checks sig, ok there isn't really any compotition). in high wind it can get a bit lifty in the buggy but its not that bad. not as quich through the sky as the blade III's but fairly predictable and pretty stable. Quote
DreadedTom Posted April 18, 2005 Report Posted April 18, 2005 Afternoon all. Anyone know what the official line is on kiting in roundhay?Or rather are buggies and boards actually allowed?? Just wondered.... Tom Quote
lazarus Posted April 18, 2005 Report Posted April 18, 2005 from what i recall (and don't quote me on this) you aren't allowed anything with more than 2 wheels. though at worst all they can ask you to do is stop riding it. i've had a look round the entrance to the park and haven't seen any notices stating the rules (doesn't mean they aren't there just that i didn't see them). I buggy up there from time to time and have never been asked to stop. I've heard rumours that jimmy savile has been known to call the park rangers if he sees people out buggying but i've never seen it happen. static flying is definatly ok, though i'd make sure your insurance is paid up as there are a fair few people up there who don't realise the dangers involved with big kites (see my post above) Quote
DreadedTom Posted April 18, 2005 Report Posted April 18, 2005 ah,good old jimmy.Met him once in a pub in scotland........definately a sandwich,porkpie and scotch-egg short of a picnic that one. Would agree with your comment about the idiocy of people:last time i was up a woman with about 7 kids came and started playing cricket RIGHT beneath my kite as i was flying.Explained to the woman the dangers and she exclaimed that if it was so dangerous,why was i flying so near children??.....I WASNT TILL YOU CAME ALONG YOU SILLY BINT! Livid i was. Quote
kit Posted April 19, 2005 Report Posted April 19, 2005 I'm free! Have just handed my dissertation in, 50 pages of genius. And am now completely knackered. And I also need to start on next piece of work, due in in one week. What's the date of the picnic, Tom? I can't wait! Laz - I've decided to wait for Simon and all of his magical kites before looking into getting a blade. Quote
Siz Posted April 21, 2005 Report Posted April 21, 2005 Hey, the picnic is on the 30th of april..although we really need to get advertising! tell all your friends... Quote
lazarus Posted April 21, 2005 Report Posted April 21, 2005 it's looking like i might not be able to make it to the picnic, it falls the same weekend as the redcar nutters camping excursion Quote
Guest appo Posted April 21, 2005 Report Posted April 21, 2005 make sure you speak to chris b for the campsite details lx...get booked in asap!! Quote
lazarus Posted April 21, 2005 Report Posted April 21, 2005 make sure you speak to chris b for the campsite details lx...get booked in asap!! will do, just trying to find out if any of my house mates are up for a weekend away on the beach Quote
paulriggers Posted April 22, 2005 Report Posted April 22, 2005 anyone up for tomorrow (Sat) 14 degrees, sweet sun and 11 mph? beach or roundhay? although i'm thinking beach! Quote
lazarus Posted April 22, 2005 Report Posted April 22, 2005 anyone up for tomorrow (Sat) 14 degrees, sweet sun and 11 mph? beach or roundhay? although i'm thinking beach! oddly enough i'm also thinking beach tomorrow Quote
Mouthwash Posted April 22, 2005 Author Report Posted April 22, 2005 BEACH, see you at Redcar!! Low tide about 1000hrs (ish) so we should be on the beach by 0830......nice weather but big kites required methinks. Quote
Mouthwash Posted April 22, 2005 Author Report Posted April 22, 2005 it's looking like i might not be able to make it to the picnic, it falls the same weekend as the redcar nutters camping excursion http://www.lindisfarne.org.uk/beachcomber/campsite.htm - it's essential to ring and book, speak to John or Sheila and say you have a small tent and you're with the Barkers . Quote
Caramboo Posted April 22, 2005 Report Posted April 22, 2005 I'm doing Fraisthorpe tomorrow. 15mph onshore = Fraisthorpe, short and sweet. (Watch it turn out to be a NE and be spot on for Redcar!!!) Quote
Mouthwash Posted April 22, 2005 Author Report Posted April 22, 2005 Dave, get your ass to Redcar, it's quicker and you know the dudes are cool. Curm on!!!!I'm doing Fraisthorpe tomorrow. 15mph onshore = Fraisthorpe, short and sweet. (Watch it turn out to be a NE and be spot on for Redcar!!!) Quote
kit Posted April 22, 2005 Report Posted April 22, 2005 Anyone driving to Redcar tomorrow with space for me? The time for studying has come to an end. This is the age of kiting. Quote
Mouthwash Posted April 22, 2005 Author Report Posted April 22, 2005 I will be leavin about 0700 from Otley, can pick up in N Leeds if required, got space for you Kit? 07789 754960, I'll check the phone before I leave. Quote
lazarus Posted April 22, 2005 Report Posted April 22, 2005 probably going to be leaving closer to 8. you have my number (and know where i live) i'll check back here and check the phone befor i leave. ok i can t find my usualy kiting phone so i'll pm you ny other number Quote
paulriggers Posted April 22, 2005 Report Posted April 22, 2005 fancy car sharing tomorrow laz, save the environment and all!! can chip in for petrol? Quote
lazarus Posted April 22, 2005 Report Posted April 22, 2005 fancy car sharing tomorrow laz, save the environment and all!! can chip in for petrol? can do as long as you haven't picked up a buggy since i last saw you Quote
lazarus Posted April 22, 2005 Report Posted April 22, 2005 cool, sent you a pm. send it again it hasn't got here. Quote
paulriggers Posted April 23, 2005 Report Posted April 23, 2005 sent it again, it's should be there now Quote
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