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25th March 2008, 7:24pm
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#1 | | nomnom
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| Power Kites
Anyone ever done this?
I've been flying powerkites since I was a nipper, but just recentley moved up to a 4 line kite to get more into the extreme side of things. Ayr beech is probably the best place (kinda) locally. Just wondered if anyone else was into it? or even tried it?
Cheers
Stu
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25th March 2008, 7:28pm
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#2 | | (suicidemachine)
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| Re: Power Kites
I have a 5 meter, 4-line Flexifoil kite. I use it mainly for boarding but I sometime just fly it on it's own.
Good fun but I almost lost 4 fingers once! | |
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25th March 2008, 7:39pm
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#3 | | nomnom
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| Re: Power Kites
I only have a 3m atm, havn't had much experiance with 4line so wanted to start small, think about maybe a 5-7m next.
Where abouts do you go flying? recommened anywhere closer than Ayr?
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25th March 2008, 7:43pm
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#4 | | (suicidemachine)
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| Re: Power Kites
I used to fly at the park up the road from my house, but I live in Oxford now so can't suggest anywhere near you I'm afraid | |
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16th October 2008, 3:27pm
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#5 | | Registered User
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| Re: Power Kites
Just bought myself a 4m HQ Beamer III and plan to buy a landboard soon. Quite a few places around London that are suitable for flying, but most require permits for traction kites. | |
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16th October 2008, 3:51pm
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#6 | | (suicidemachine)
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| Re: Power Kites
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Originally Posted by m0nkeymafia  Just bought myself a 4m HQ Beamer III and plan to buy a landboard soon. Quite a few places around London that are suitable for flying, but most require permits for traction kites. | I had a beamer before I bought the Flexifoil and it wasn't too bad, did the trick just fine.
Also, I wouldn't fly without insurance!. I'd suggest joining here... http://www.bpka.co.uk/ | |
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16th October 2008, 4:25pm
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#7 | | Registered User
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| Re: Power Kites
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Originally Posted by Largest of Gregs I had a beamer before I bought the Flexifoil and it wasn't too bad, did the trick just fine.
Also, I wouldn't fly without insurance!. I'd suggest joining here... http://www.bpka.co.uk/ | Got insurance already. Got it from sports cover direct before I went kite surfing, covers this too  | |
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17th October 2008, 12:26pm
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#8 | | nomnom
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| Re: Power Kites
yeah, insurance is well worth having, I've never had a claim but I know folk that have.
I have the beemerIII 5m, it's an awesome kite for traction, 4m will do your landboard just lovely
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17th October 2008, 2:19pm
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#9 | | Registered User
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| Re: Power Kites
Its due to be delivered on Monday so on Tuesday I'll be heading to either Clapham Common or Blackheath for its first flight. | |
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17th October 2008, 5:08pm
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#10 | | nomnom
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| Re: Power Kites
When I 1st flew mine I felt that my brake lines were a little long, so had to shorten them by about 12", just be aware of that if you find it's not turning how you expect.
I've just been looking at this: http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Flexifoil-Rage...d=p3286.c0.m14
Sorely tempting I must say.
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