ants_in_ya_pants Posted September 12, 2006 Author Report Posted September 12, 2006 Ants in ur pants is Mr Benn and Richards friend i believe, and he's helping his mates out ...... fair play Not wrong there mate. I just want to do what I can to promote the kite park and drum up as much interest as possible, mainly because out of all the flying sites I've been to, this has got to be one of the best and I've had some of my best sessions up there too.
softmint Posted September 12, 2006 Report Posted September 12, 2006 just trying to see how people get there views at times it just seems theyd rarther have nownt n carry on as norm someone trys and just gets slated lets do it the easy way lets c how many people are intrested in actually having full membership n go to the man with the figures im happy to pay what hes asking coz i dont think its to bad if someones got the know how to vote on it it could help all those who are sitting on the fence
ants_in_ya_pants Posted September 12, 2006 Author Report Posted September 12, 2006 just trying to see how people get there views at times it just seems theyd rarther have nownt n carry on as norm someone trys and just gets slated lets do it the easy way lets c how many people are intrested in actually having full membership n go to the man with the figures im happy to pay what hes asking coz i dont think its to bad if someones got the know how to vote on it it could help all those who are sitting on the fence Dude if you wanna create a poll, start a nerw thread in the appropriate section, before you post it, there is the option to include a poll right at the bottom of the page
Penguin_Kiter Posted September 13, 2006 Report Posted September 13, 2006 Don't forget guys LKP is massive (36 acres) and I'm sure is fantastic to ride. £200 not too bad really. Also I was told that it costs approx. £100 in diesel to cut the EPK and that is 22 acres. Rolling the field is extra.
softmint Posted September 13, 2006 Report Posted September 13, 2006 seems a lotta diesel that not inc time wouldnt want to think on the costs for lkp plus the roadway going in thanks for the input
ants_in_ya_pants Posted September 13, 2006 Author Report Posted September 13, 2006 Ooooo!!! When did this get made sticky?!?!?!?! Thanks admin
Pilgrim Posted September 13, 2006 Report Posted September 13, 2006 Also I was told that it costs approx. £100 in diesel to cut the EPK And I thought kiting was an environment-friendly sport:rolleyes:
ants_in_ya_pants Posted September 13, 2006 Author Report Posted September 13, 2006 Also I was told that it costs approx. £100 in diesel to cut the EPK And I thought kiting was an environment-friendly sport:rolleyes: Maybe we should all buggy around with mowers strapped to our rear axels!!!
hobokiter Posted September 13, 2006 Report Posted September 13, 2006 ok then i went down and had a look at this field my impression of this kite park is wow it is good and it looks good for all directions of wind and noticed it will soon have a mound to use soon perfect for when we haven't got any easterly wind and how it has been all year it means we will be able to fly in clean winds for once when its blowing westerly instead of the gusty horrible winds what you would have if you went to the coast to fly its well worth the money richard is asking for in my honest opinion big up to the guy for sorting it out cheers Rog
softmint Posted September 14, 2006 Report Posted September 14, 2006 wow im impressed another good post hope for more
mrbig Posted September 15, 2006 Report Posted September 15, 2006 I am just wondering why Richard thinks his kite park is worth £70/80 more than the other 2 mentioned ???
jabbab Posted September 15, 2006 Report Posted September 15, 2006 I am just wondering why Richard thinks his kite park is worth £70/80 more than the other 2 mentioned ??? Paul Haven't asked Richard but I will next time I see him, but these are my observation's The TLKP is 14 Acres bigger than EKP and if you work out cost per acre TLKP is 10 pence an Acre more expensive, so effectively the same price give of take a few pence. I think you would probably agree you expect something which is considerable larger to cost more money as it costs more to maintain. As for the Airboss world one it TLKP has a greater availabilty and in the summer months it would be possible to get a good 8 hours additional flying time in at the height of summer if you wanted. Also at present, do we know how good value for money the Airboss site is, Don't seem to be that greater of number of comment on it and what I've come across have been mixed to say the least. James
softmint Posted September 15, 2006 Report Posted September 15, 2006 have u been paul give it a go if ur happy to puttle about at branston u'll enjoy tlkp
mrbig Posted September 15, 2006 Report Posted September 15, 2006 I have been....!!! If you prefer to puttle around the LKP I will give you a wave on the way to Mablethorpe. Don't get me wrong, I hope this place is a roaring success. I just feel that, for me, £200 is to much money. I will see you all at the LKP one day (with my day ticket) and I am sure we will have a great time.
jabbab Posted September 15, 2006 Report Posted September 15, 2006 Paul If you go by TLKP on the way to Mable from Sleaford, you are going slightly out your way. When you up for another Session on TLKP then. JAmes
softmint Posted September 15, 2006 Report Posted September 15, 2006 hopefully have a few good sessions as the wind isnt lumpy like branston tends to give most of the time
Bear1599968730 Posted September 15, 2006 Report Posted September 15, 2006 As for the Airboss world one it TLKP has a greater availabilty and in the summer months it would be possible to get a good 8 hours additional flying time in at the height of summer if you wanted. Also at present, do we know how good value for money the Airboss site is, Don't seem to be that greater of number of comment on it and what I've come across have been mixed to say the least. James I am not going to get into the debate on which is better LKP or Airboss KP but I can't imagine where you heard mixed or negative comments. But hearsay is no basis for an informed opnion. Right that over I will not be paying money to LKP becasue by the time I drive from my house to boston I might as well use the £200 to cover the extra fuel to the beach for the few times a year I will be going that way. I belive a lot of people will have the same idea especialy those who live to the north of Boston. In the end it comes down to logistics. Now my whinge Gym Membership = £360 - £500 Golf club membership = £200 - £2000 People will happily pay this but whinge about £120 - £200 for a kite park. Its 57p (LKP) a day, thats more than most people spend on bottled water. If you live a reasonable distance from LKP, AKP or EKP pay your money and offer your support because if you don't it will not be there next year. If your halfway between LKP and AKP then go see both and make an informed choice. At the end of the day if you think £200 is to much you have 3 choices 1. Don't pay 2. Contact Richard (the owner) and let him know how you feel. 3. Keep going to the beach. It seems to me that this sport is full of people who want something for nothing unfortunatly if we don't support kite parks, kite schools and kite shops they will all dissapear and the sport will die.
jabbab Posted September 15, 2006 Report Posted September 15, 2006 As for the Airboss world one it TLKP has a greater availabilty and in the summer months it would be possible to get a good 8 hours additional flying time in at the height of summer if you wanted. Also at present, do we know how good value for money the Airboss site is, Don't seem to be that greater of number of comment on it and what I've come across have been mixed to say the least. James I am not going to get into the debate on which is better LKP or Airboss KP but I can't imagine where you heard mixed or negative comments. But hearsay is no basis for an informed opnion. Right that over I will not be paying money to LKP becasue by the time I drive from my house to boston I might as well use the £200 to cover the extra fuel to the beach for the few times a year I will be going that way. Now my whinge Gym Membership = £360 - £500 Golf club membership = £200 - £2000 People will happily pay this but whinge about £120 - £200 for a kite park. Its 57p a day, thats more than most people spend on bottled water. If you live a reasonable distance from LKP, AKP or EKP pay your money and offer your support because if you don't it will not be there next year. If you think £200 is to much you have 3 choices 1. Don't pay 2. Contact Richard (the owner) and let him know how you feel. 3. Keep going to the beach. It seems to me that this sport is full of people who want something for nothing unfortunatly if we don't support kite parks, kite schools and kite shops they will all dissapear and the sport will die. Well said Steve I wasn't trying to get in a debate either, just trying (probable badly could of worded a couple of bits better) to get a point accross that TLKP is not really more expensive, it's just different, every kite park has a lot to offer and we should not expect to pay the same for each. You don't when you buy a car or anything else to that point. I for one will be using the LKP as it is local to me and hope other people local will support it to as we need as many sites as poss in the uk and at some stage in the future for a change of scenery will head over to the AKP site and have a session their. I hope members both AKP and LTKP do the same. Big advantage with kite Parks is when you want to fly, your not dependent on wind direction, tides and if football, cricket match is going on, or non kite flyers in general. Sorry before anybody points it out they are as prone to real low wind as anywhere else. James
ants_in_ya_pants Posted September 15, 2006 Author Report Posted September 15, 2006 Nicely put Steve. I do intend to take a trip up to APK at some point for a session. I like to get around
Penguin_Kiter Posted September 15, 2006 Report Posted September 15, 2006 It seems to me that this sport is full of people who want something for nothing unfortunatly if we don't support kite parks, kite schools and kite shops they will all dissapear and the sport will die. We are losing kite related business's every year down to lack of kiting community support. You've said it all Steve(Bear), well put mate. NO support means NO KITING.....boo hoo.
metal_snapper1599968645 Posted September 15, 2006 Report Posted September 15, 2006 I will be heading up there for a weekender.....would like to get up there last weekend of Sept.....it's the next available one for me......hope the weather is good:D any 1 there at the wknd
softmint Posted September 15, 2006 Report Posted September 15, 2006 hopefully it will be getting into autum soon more wind hopefully
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