softmint Posted September 11, 2006 Report Posted September 11, 2006 toilets arnt in yet but wont be long, never been a prob at branston for you paul (mr big) theres no posts or cricket pitches in the way, model flyers who have asked and are willing to pay have been sent away as his permission was granted for wind power only. ill be using it as i find it rarther relaxing come have a go at the mo before we have to pay but ill sign up just rarther do part payment as people may not be able to shell out 200 notes staight away, 6 month ticket may be an idea but we'll c. hope to be down there this afternoon to evening so hope to see some peeps there:)
ants_in_ya_pants Posted September 11, 2006 Author Report Posted September 11, 2006 @softmint It was good to meet you yesterday, nice to see that interest and support for the kite park is growing. It certainly deserves it. As above, for the moment at least, there seems to be a "try before you buy" thing going. The first time you turn up they seem to be quite happy to let you kite for free, so you can see what its like. So for those of you that are doubting it at the moment, go along, give it a go, you will soon see how good the site is.
softmint Posted September 11, 2006 Report Posted September 11, 2006 no prob just pi--es me of every1 wants it for free u kites arnt free
Nefco Posted September 11, 2006 Report Posted September 11, 2006 £12 for a whole day's entertainment imho is a bargain,what else could you do for a day at that price. This place is at least 40 miles away from me but im definately going to go and check it out especially as my local site is about to be ripped up for houses. When does it officially open?
ants_in_ya_pants Posted September 11, 2006 Author Report Posted September 11, 2006 £12 for a whole day's entertainment imho is a bargain,what else could you do for a day at that price. This place is at least 40 miles away from me but im definately going to go and check it out especially as my local site is about to be ripped up for houses. When does it officially open? It is already open for business, they are currently in the process of planning an offical open day.
Penguin_Kiter Posted September 11, 2006 Report Posted September 11, 2006 Hi guy's hope you had a great fly. Does anyone fancy coming down to the Essex Power-Kite Park opening event? 22 acres with clean winds. Tickets are £10 for the whole weekend, includes flying, camping bbq etc. what a bargain. check out http://www.up4kiting.co.uk/40020/info.php?p=3&pno=0 for info.
ants_in_ya_pants Posted September 11, 2006 Author Report Posted September 11, 2006 Hi guy's hope you had a great fly. Does anyone fancy coming down to the Essex Power-Kite Park opening event? 22 acres with clean winds. Tickets are £10 for the whole weekend, includes flying, camping bbq etc. what a bargain. check out http://www.up4kiting.co.uk/40020/info.php?p=3&pno=0 for info. I am up for that, unfortunately I will be in South Africa trying my hand at kitesurfing ( )
softmint Posted September 11, 2006 Report Posted September 11, 2006 just had a couple of hours flying grt all by my self to far for me to travel for the day n to costly to to stay out nut ill stay local
softmint Posted September 11, 2006 Report Posted September 11, 2006 hoping for some wind to maybe get out tommorow as no work tom
ants_in_ya_pants Posted September 12, 2006 Author Report Posted September 12, 2006 maybe get out tommorow as no work tom Lucky so and so!!!! Wish I had that luxury :(
softmint Posted September 12, 2006 Report Posted September 12, 2006 need the work got a mebership to pay else no nice field as it aint worth me paying day rates soon spend over the yearly cost
softmint Posted September 12, 2006 Report Posted September 12, 2006 morning james lets have a post or two then get a few more names on this thread
jabbab Posted September 12, 2006 Report Posted September 12, 2006 Morning Had a small play last night, only static as wind disapeared. Need more wind. A Few nice mounds seemed to have appeared over the last few days. Hoping for more wind soon. James
softmint Posted September 12, 2006 Report Posted September 12, 2006 yea n theyll be getting bigger the more the roads put in lodsa fun
ants_in_ya_pants Posted September 12, 2006 Author Report Posted September 12, 2006 The mounds were good fun on sunday. Not quite enough wind to go flying off them, but plenty of fun was had pratting around on them.
ants_in_ya_pants Posted September 12, 2006 Author Report Posted September 12, 2006 Promo Video available http://community.flexifoil.com/showthread.php?t=100806
ants_in_ya_pants Posted September 12, 2006 Author Report Posted September 12, 2006 just bumping back to the front page!
Lightwater Posted September 12, 2006 Report Posted September 12, 2006 The farmer Ritchard has put LOADS of work into this kitepark.....the whole site has all proper drainage....he does this for a living he knows more about land and how to maintain than anyone I know.....this guy is a perfectionist, the grass is cared for and nurtured....go there and look before being so negative and ask him all these questions you have posted here:mad: I've visited the park and been through 2 sections of waterlogged field, hence my query about winter use when the weather is wetter. It may be the case that the grass will help suck up the ground water and reduce the issue. I do not dispute the amount of effort, care and work that has gone into the site. Questions have been asked and suggestions made but Richard can be quite reluctant to listen to constructive critism on some occasions. Everyone wants it to be a success, and alot would no doubt like to use the site ........ but it is bloody expensive!!! It would be a terrible shame if the high prices (compared to other local kite parks) stopped prospective users from joining up/visiting. There is a much larger Kite Park with great facilities opening up soon which will be a direct competitor for our membership cash. Incidentaly the fees currently being advertised are cheaper and more in line with what we are used to paying. Surely more reasonable prices would mean a greater up take for Richard and bigger income as a result = Park being a success and available for us for many years? The site would be an awesome Freestyle park and is a good size for freestying the size is a limiting factor for the high speed Buggiers who have expressed the the edge of the field comes up rather quickly!! :D Fingers crossed that Richard listens to peoples views and ideas and that Park grows into a success story.
Smogthemog Posted September 12, 2006 Report Posted September 12, 2006 £200 a year is just too much! Mablethorpe beach is 30 miles away and offers far far more room and it's totally free. I cannot understand anyone paying this amount for 36 acres of grass, it amazes me. £100 a year and I am sure it will get many more people interested (although not me I am afraid - I can't help remembering Mablethorpe and all that lovely FREE sand ) The price can always be upped at a later date, once established, but what is the point of putting people off with a price structure of that nature in the first year So many people that I have spoke too have agreed that it is too expensive. As Lightwater has said, I only hope the proprietors will listen and do something about it as it will be sad to see it die a death through lack of support.
mrbig Posted September 12, 2006 Report Posted September 12, 2006 I agree smog......I will go for a day ticket every now and then....I would consider £100 for a year....
coupe-se Posted September 12, 2006 Report Posted September 12, 2006 Airboss Kite Park prices: http://www.airbossworld.co.uk/airfield.htm Essex Kite Park prices: http://www.up4kiting.co.uk/40020/info.php?p=3&pno=0 LKP is quite a bit more than these sites which may put people off including myself. I expect and would happily pay £5 - £6 for a day ticket, and lets be realistic we would'nt be there all day taking yp the field, I guess most of us go out for 4 to 5 hours MAX before we're knackerd!!! Maybe Richard could offer the site to meodel aircraft flyers who would use the site when there was no wind and no use to us. They would help bolster the money he is making off the fields and reduce the financial burden of upkeeping the site from the kiters slightly. We need Kiteparks like this all over the country to suceed , this will help to keep our sport alive and help it grow. It is crucial that Richard doesn't price himself so high that people cannot afford to support him.
softmint Posted September 12, 2006 Report Posted September 12, 2006 if some of u buggiers were a little less intrested in speed n trying some moves it aint a prob just think how many times uv been n got no where at mable or other places first n some of the time u people qute getting to the beech is ludcris what u got a lia jet
softmint Posted September 12, 2006 Report Posted September 12, 2006 ant in ur pants is a buggier and has a great time there more of a local than the locals
coupe-se Posted September 12, 2006 Report Posted September 12, 2006 if some of u buggiers were a little less intrested in speed n trying some moves it aint a prob just think how many times uv been n got no where at mable or other places first n some of the time u people qute getting to the beech is ludcris what u got a lia jet I think I need a translation!!! Never been to Mable or any beach and got no-where unless there was no wind Its not all about speed I 100% agree. On sunday we just cruised for miles down the beach enjoying the views and different texture the beach had to offer. There were well over 25 kiters buggying, boarding, surfing and static flying and it was a real good social occasion as well. Not sure what your point is to be honest mate? Boston to Mablethorpe is approx 45 mins and 35 miles I guess. Cheaper than £12 entry to the kite park for me and the wife who boards. I do agree that the Kite park has its place though and hope it suceeds. Ants in ur pants is Mr Benn and Richards friend i believe, and he's helping his mates out ...... fair play
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