payneib Posted March 27, 2007 Report Share Posted March 27, 2007 yes my local site too has powerlines and a strange wind phenonmen, where you can only fly in certain directions..and the wind stops above 20' don;t really know wheather its safe or not, but a guy flies ozone kites alot there and he sucksss big time,,i mean,, he is ****e!! Should i fly there too? i dont know..the ozone guy reckons its ok but i just dont know? sounds really closed in-hence the lumpy poo wind, and if there'spower lines around obviously a no no. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crob203 Posted March 27, 2007 Author Report Share Posted March 27, 2007 wot about grinding along them????? cos i'd imagine it would be that whole idea of a bird sitting on the powerline just with a mountain board Good idea, aslong as your high enough you wont be grounded I guess.. I wonder if you landed on your ass, would the flames fly out of there instead of your knees as it would be the first point to be grounded? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fergus74 Posted March 27, 2007 Report Share Posted March 27, 2007 if it's possible to jump over them then it shoudl be possible to grind them too;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angoose Posted March 27, 2007 Report Share Posted March 27, 2007 lol hmmmmmm the mental images of people attempting this and landing in a ball of flames is glorious. so whos building a 25ft high grind rail just to see if it is possible then we'll hit the real thing :D:D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AKEYBOY1 Posted March 27, 2007 Report Share Posted March 27, 2007 Hi, if your lucky you will die, if your not so lucky you will end up with a very badly burned & disfigured body. Most kites have this warning!!! Enjoy your short life & good luck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
annakint3wo Posted March 27, 2007 Report Share Posted March 27, 2007 another guy flies peter lynns and he says its ok, but he can;t jump very welll he usually drops his kite or crashes it when he tries to rotate.. funny chap from newcastle, bvut studies in loughborouhg, has a twang when he talks and play cards badly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crob203 Posted March 27, 2007 Author Report Share Posted March 27, 2007 Im going to go for the grind tomorrow if its windy enough, will post some pictures of flames flying out of my knees Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crob203 Posted March 27, 2007 Author Report Share Posted March 27, 2007 Kai, multiple usernames are banned! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
payneib Posted March 27, 2007 Report Share Posted March 27, 2007 Im going to go for the grind tomorrow if its windy enough, will post some pictures of flames flying out of my knees yeah ok bud, its not like i'm a qualified electrician or anything is it mate? obviously you have no clue what high voltage does to a human body. you ever wonder why the skin splits on kids who get a belt from ****in about with train tracks? nevermind, go have your fun, spose it makes it more EXTREME!!!! right? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crob203 Posted March 27, 2007 Author Report Share Posted March 27, 2007 yeh more extreme the better.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marman Posted March 27, 2007 Report Share Posted March 27, 2007 To insure you get enough height i would try using two kites Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Airdeck86 Posted March 27, 2007 Report Share Posted March 27, 2007 this is what only your hand will look like http://www.osha.gov/SLTC/etools/construction/images/ecbp37.jpg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crob203 Posted March 27, 2007 Author Report Share Posted March 27, 2007 Cool, ill stack my blade ontop of my venom Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angoose Posted March 27, 2007 Report Share Posted March 27, 2007 oh and while your at it could be a good day to try out a kicker lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andrewjohn Posted March 27, 2007 Report Share Posted March 27, 2007 If I remember correctly? The lowest voltage carried by overhead powerlines across country (fields) is 44,000 Volts. Cattle have been known to have been killed just by standing in close proximity to the poles in wet conditions. (Cattle are more prone than we are). So if your kite hits these with you still hanging on chances are you will die. And if the lines are residential overhead lines, these carry 415 volts, which is still a lot. But remember that it's not nessecerally the volts that kill you it's the current(amps). And it only takes milliamps to stop your heart (can't remember the exact figure:rolleyes: ) If you short cables coming directly from a substation (415 V) the short circuit current can be as high as 16,000 amps. Why don't they still show the cheesy 70's public info film of a kid flying a kite into powerlines. But hey, if you have a death wish then go for it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattPlanet Posted March 27, 2007 Report Share Posted March 27, 2007 *YAWNS* You bored as well then Crob? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crob203 Posted March 27, 2007 Author Report Share Posted March 27, 2007 Half and amp and 55v will kill if it goes through the heart and is prolonged for over 2 seconds. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crob203 Posted March 27, 2007 Author Report Share Posted March 27, 2007 *YAWNS* You bored as well then Crob? This is a serious thread with serious questions.... how dare you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
payneib Posted March 27, 2007 Report Share Posted March 27, 2007 Half and amp and 55v will kill if it goes through the heart and is prolonged for over 2 seconds. so you know this and you still fly near over heads? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crob203 Posted March 27, 2007 Author Report Share Posted March 27, 2007 But surely the lines will burn out like a naff fuse in under that time? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattPlanet Posted March 27, 2007 Report Share Posted March 27, 2007 *YAWNS* You bored as well then Crob? This is a serious thread with serious questions.... how dare you! I must admit, I am impressed at the way everyone has responded with such great spirit. I'm not sure why but the knees of fire tale did amuse me deeply. It might be quite an interesting trade-off to board under powerlines but with the odd lick of flame from the knee region... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crob203 Posted March 27, 2007 Author Report Share Posted March 27, 2007 This is a serious thread with serious questions.... how dare you! I must admit, I am impressed at the way everyone has responded with such great spirit. I'm not sure why but the knees of fire tale did amuse me deeply. It might be quite an interesting trade-off to board under powerlines but with the odd lick of flame from the knee region... Perhaps a new trick? Board off knee flame backloop? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattPlanet Posted March 27, 2007 Report Share Posted March 27, 2007 I must admit, I am impressed at the way everyone has responded with such great spirit. I'm not sure why but the knees of fire tale did amuse me deeply. It might be quite an interesting trade-off to board under powerlines but with the odd lick of flame from the knee region... Perhaps a new trick? Board off knee flame backloop? OOOO It'd look a bit snazzy if performed at night... Right, that's it, you've convinced me Crob. I'm off to find the nearest set of powerlines, and perhaps a pylon or two. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crob203 Posted March 27, 2007 Author Report Share Posted March 27, 2007 Dont forget to grind those flaming rails Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
payneib Posted March 27, 2007 Report Share Posted March 27, 2007 http://images.google.co.uk/images?gbv=2&svnum=10&hl=en&sa=X&oi=spell&resnum=0&ct=result&cd=1&q=electrical+burns&spell=1 why not try havin a flick through, could be like lookin into your future!!!! SPOOKY. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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