Somebodys Dad Posted July 10, 2006 Report Share Posted July 10, 2006 @Grant, so you still like the Vortex then? I would marry it if I could have two spouses . The beach runs on Saturday were fantastic (not for the nudist reasons mind you, very offputting at speed!), I was power-up at 25mph with the 14m but I was still ground-bound! There was some lift but it was smooth to appear and esy to manage. I swapped to the 10m to christen it and that was great fun. It was so quick in the high winds it moves more like foil. Still very controllable power and again lots of stability (no luffing, folding tips etc) - I only wish I had GPS with me to clock my speed as it felt very fast! Only downside is landing Arcs in 25mph ... lucky there was so many people around willing to help grab a tip Given more spare cash, I would definately invest in the 17m for low-wind (and a bit of kite-surfing which I'm desparate to try now!) and possibly the 8m for MAtthew to learn on and for me in silly winds . Still, I think I need my wide-axel VMax first! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Somebodys Dad Posted July 11, 2006 Report Share Posted July 11, 2006 ...and as if by magic (not planned at all when I last posted!), I'm now the proud owner of a red Libre VMax So come on wind, I wwant to play with toys! Bah, doesn't seem to be in double figures for the next week Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guy W Posted July 11, 2006 Report Share Posted July 11, 2006 if anyone needs new lines then Marrionville models (ebay shop) have loads of lines at very good prices at the moment. i've bought some to replace my lines. i bought my little radsail from these people last year and got a good service and a cracking price. @grant when you got your vortex(s) delivered from Germany, what delivery firm did they arrive with? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Somebodys Dad Posted July 11, 2006 Report Share Posted July 11, 2006 @grant when you got your vortex(s) delivered from Germany, what delivery firm did they arrive with? you better not have won that 17m the other day for the ridiculas price of £343! I was planning a last minute bid but my PC froze and I missed out! Anyway, yes it was from ab-shop, it took 3 days to arrive after payment ... but I have no idea who the courier was as my wife recieved it and I ripped the box open in excitement without look at the labels Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guy W Posted July 11, 2006 Report Share Posted July 11, 2006 you guessed it! i didn't think i'd get it as i only put £350 in as my max bid. i'm gonna have a fly with it and see what its like, i was really looking for another Venom2 but if this isn't too slow then i think it'll be fine for me. i'll let you know when i'm flying next cos i'd love to be able to compare it with the 14m in the same session!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tyler Durden Posted July 12, 2006 Report Share Posted July 12, 2006 Definitely going to try and get a fly in over this weekend. Currently looks like an low Easterly so the localish beaches are probably no good, so I might give Cleeve a go. Anyone fancy it? BTW, are the WKC now an arc majority!?? Guy and I have 3 each, and Grant has 2! Also 2 guys at Perdy have P15s too. Love it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris L Posted July 12, 2006 Report Share Posted July 12, 2006 Definitely going to try and get a fly in over this weekend. Currently looks like an low Easterly so the localish beaches are probably no good, so I might give Cleeve a go. Anyone fancy it? BTW, are the WKC now an arc majority!?? Guy and I have 3 each, and Grant has 2! Also 2 guys at Perdy have P15s too. Love it! lots of arcs at cleeve now as well:o Is Guy back flying? Might see you at the weekend Barry:) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tyler Durden Posted July 12, 2006 Report Share Posted July 12, 2006 You still haven't seen the light though!! What is Cleeve like on an Easterly, as that is what the early forecast is indicating. I think Guy was expecting to get the "all clear" from the hospital today, however it could have gone either way so he will either be out at the weekend or having surgery. ALL THE BEST GUY!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris L Posted July 12, 2006 Report Share Posted July 12, 2006 You still haven't seen the light though!! What is Cleeve like on an Easterly, as that is what the early forecast is indicating. I think Guy was expecting to get the "all clear" from the hospital today, however it could have gone either way so he will either be out at the weekend or having surgery. ALL THE BEST GUY!! Good from the East, quite smooth and not so much uplift:eek: However I'm sure there will be lots of thermal activity as it will be warm, so a few bumps:cool: Good to hear that Guy is on the mend. Happy with the Frenzy:p ..however I think the 07 may be very much like an arc;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Somebodys Dad Posted July 12, 2006 Report Share Posted July 12, 2006 I want to get out but I can probably only make Sunday this weekend (wife is working Saturday), though Cleave might be a little crowded for the VMax Just to complete this current kite spending session we have today added a VW T25 Camper to my VMax and pair of Vortexes, so we are now fully beach prepared Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tyler Durden Posted July 12, 2006 Report Share Posted July 12, 2006 Cool!! Is it a high top? http://brighton.gumtree.com/posting_images/44/4263444__1143234973__1__1-CDocumentsandSettingsUSER1MyDocumentsMyPicturesPhotosVWT25P7030014.__big__.JPG Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tyler Durden Posted July 12, 2006 Report Share Posted July 12, 2006 BTW, Grant are you free for a cheeky fly / child mind this friday? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Somebodys Dad Posted July 13, 2006 Report Share Posted July 13, 2006 Is it a high top? http://i15.ebayimg.com/05/i/07/a6/9f/f6_12.JPG Yep, though we've no idea what it's like as we don't collect it until tonight when I get back from Leeds BTW, Grant are you free for a cheeky fly / child mind this friday? Would like to .... but have to go to Hertfordshire for a 10:30-12:30, so doubt I'd be back and able to fly until 3:30-4:00? Is that any use to you? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tyler Durden Posted July 13, 2006 Report Share Posted July 13, 2006 Sounds doable. Might get out his afternoon / early evening after work. Keep an eye on the wind, looks a little low but should be nice and warm. Here are the current wind conditions in worcester, the reading update every time you refresh the page. Links are from this site http://www.pollenuk.co.uk/weatherupload/Weather_Summary.htm . http://www.pollenuk.co.uk/weatherupload/WindDirection.gif http://www.pollenuk.co.uk/weatherupload/WindSpeed.gif (BTW readings are in m/s and should be multiplied by 2.237 to get mph.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pauln Posted July 13, 2006 Report Share Posted July 13, 2006 Free Sunday morning for a fly, will be at Perdi if the wind is blowing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guy W Posted July 13, 2006 Report Share Posted July 13, 2006 good news is that i can start driving again! phew! bad news is that i've got to where the back brace for another 6 weeks! aahhh! my spine hasn't changed from the xrays i had the day it happened which basically means that there is no further crushing going on and that my spine isn't collapsing at the moment. the specialist says that its best to play safe and keep it on for longer as this will lessen the chances of having to have surgery in later life. i might still be out for a bit of static flying or some gentle buggying at some point in the near future but mastering the 360's will have to wait!!! take care and safe flying. Guy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guy W Posted July 13, 2006 Report Share Posted July 13, 2006 how was perdi then barry, i'm guessing it was pretty good as it was blowing nicely where i live. have the goal posts gone up yet?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tyler Durden Posted July 13, 2006 Report Share Posted July 13, 2006 It was fantastic. The grass had just been cut so if was like a golf fairway, and I guess the wind was up to the late teens, maybe even early twenties. I'll try not to rub it in too much! Might get out early afternoon tomorrow with Grant so if anyone is free I'll see you there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A.junkie Posted July 14, 2006 Report Share Posted July 14, 2006 Hey all, Back in the land of no wind again gggrrrrreaat. Off to Dovey this weekend. Forecast looks cack, but what the hey, often wrong. Anyone else up there Spent some time riding with some Pro's in Egypt, makes you realise how sh*t you really are. Still fun though. Grant nice call on the camper, you want be alone in Wales. I have one and there's atleast 3 others I think. Later Mark Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve c Posted July 18, 2006 Report Share Posted July 18, 2006 Good to see you at perdi Guy this weekend even if you were not flying. dig the new harniss only joking he he you will soon be flying again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FB Posted July 19, 2006 Report Share Posted July 19, 2006 @Ajunkie Not sure about Dovey this weekend as you say the forecast an't good and I may be picking up a new car for the wife. Have thought about getting her to get use to it by driving me to Dovey though on Sunday. Will drop you a line if thats the case. August is looking very busy at present with me only at home for 1 weekend and kitesurfing the rest. Can't wait. No comparison to Egypt though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guy W Posted July 20, 2006 Report Share Posted July 20, 2006 bit of a struggle steve???? http://www.kitegallery.net/d/80162-2/Image159.jpg that's better!!!! http://www.kitegallery.net/d/80165-2/Image163.jpg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve c Posted July 20, 2006 Report Share Posted July 20, 2006 HA not bad seeing wind only 4mph. Not bad pics for a phone Guy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guy W Posted July 20, 2006 Report Share Posted July 20, 2006 pics aren't too bad are they, videos weren't too clear though unfortunately. maybe i'll do a bit of filming on sunday if there's some wind. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve c Posted July 20, 2006 Report Share Posted July 20, 2006 ok at the mo wind looks around 14 for sunday. thanks for letting me have a go on your 17m vortex what a sweeeeeet kite. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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