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Randy - 15-5-2015 at 07:14 AM

I used it more at JIBE, but when everything else is perfect - the GoPro doesn't work. (Would have helped if i put in the chip though.)

Maybe you can give it a try next weekend.:D

ssayre - 19-5-2015 at 02:35 PM

Hmm, how do you improve upwind when trying to longboard a pathway or road and can only use short lines? You can put a peak on short lines and handles! I tried the Peak on my diy handles and 5 meter line set. It was a blast to fly. There was some tuning and learning curve to accomplish first, but after that it was great to fly on handles and short lines. It's like a fixed bridle only better with the ability to change the angle of attack.

3shot - 19-5-2015 at 06:58 PM

Pretty darn cool Sean! I was very impressed with the 6m Peak at JIBE. Honestly wouldn't mind having one.

ssayre - 19-5-2015 at 07:51 PM

Thanks bro, the the peak 1 6 meter is a special kite. Versatile with short lines, handles or bar. I've been wanting to use it on short lines for awhile, but changing the lines on the bar takes too long so I decided to leave the long Lines on the bar and try short lines on handles. Works great and makes me not miss selling my fb kites near as bad since I can fly a zippy kite on handles again.

soliver - 19-5-2015 at 08:49 PM

Very cool Sean!

Feyd - 20-5-2015 at 08:39 AM

I prefer the full function of a bar. Digging the 4m Pk2 on 5m lines with full depow. Turning seems plenty zippy on a bar.

https://youtu.be/NvnPUbyPMuo

The question I ask is there an advantage to having a Peak on shorties over a NASA wing? The Nasa wing seems pretty slick.

ssayre - 20-5-2015 at 09:03 AM

Not just any nasa wing. The nasa star wing. It was pretty much designed for street kiting on short lines on a 2 line bar IMO. I think there are advantages and disadvantages of both. The stars are extremely easy to turn one handed and being unhooked. You really don't need to be hooked in on pavement because the rolling resistance is so minimal. This allows for very easy front side / toe side transitions and complete freedom of movement.

The advantages of the peak on short lines is better upwind for a path or road. You can take advantage of the peaks depower using handles unhooked or on bar hooked in.

FYI, that 4 meter peak looks awesome for street kite. The 4 meter star is my most used.

FYI again, you probably know this but the peak flies well on bar unhooked with it trimmed a little.

Feyd - 20-5-2015 at 09:08 AM

"Not just any nasa wing. The nasa star wing." Why do I feel like I just got scolded? :D

I'm gonna have to get a hold of one of these things at some point.

Randy - 20-5-2015 at 09:27 AM

I know most often its thought NPW's are good on short (or no) lines, and that's mainly how I've used them for traction, but I can't quite see why they should be so much better than other kinds of kites? Any explanations? (They were optimized in wind tunnels on short lines, so maybe that has something do with it.)

ssayre - 20-5-2015 at 01:15 PM

Quote:

I'm gonna have to get a hold of one of these things at some point.

Feyd, whenever you get your fill of the 4m peak with streetkiting, let me know and I'd be happy to let you demo a couple of the stars if I can demo the 4m peak.

I get more low end out of the 6m peak than the 7 meter star on short lines due to the occasional back stall in light air. Yesterday, I was able to keep moving and do transitions in wind that I could barely feel. On handles, I can use every bit of low end the kite has to offer and depower pretty decently by sliding my hands up. It's really a unique experience flying a depower on handles.

I'm considering putting my 5 meter set back on the bar and giving it a try hooked in. Just makes me nervous because one rock I over look or one mistake with the kite and it will be road rash time. Although, I guess I could actually buy some pads and wear my helmet.

B-Roc - 20-5-2015 at 02:37 PM

Quote: Originally posted by Feyd

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https://youtu.be/NvnPUbyPMuo
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I miss that park. Use take my kids there on our Story Land vacations and then hit the make your own sundae place up the street.

soliver - 20-5-2015 at 04:04 PM

Feyd, the Nasa Stars really are awesome... you might end up with a good contingency of folks interested in kite skiing with them!... they handle everything so well, i bet it'd be awesome!

Plus we need a US vendor to sell them :smilegrin:

ssayre - 24-5-2015 at 07:01 PM

RedSky - 24-5-2015 at 07:56 PM

^^ I like that video ssayre. The idea of weaving in and out of bollards, dodging street lamps and skimming roof tops appeals to me. I want to do something like this next. Need to find somewhere suitable.

Feyd - 25-5-2015 at 05:22 AM

That was great.

The first time I tried this I was psyched to see how much one can use the compression off the buildings and stuff.

Opens a whole new world of riding.

ssayre - 25-5-2015 at 11:46 AM

@redsky: Thanks, it is fun going around obstacles and trying to finesse your way in and out of weird areas. I prefer a few obstacle opposed to a wide open space. You should try it. I mainly use school grounds when not in session.

@feyd: It has opened a whole new world of riding. There is always lots of wind tunnels and weird areas where kite position is critical and figuring out each different site and topography versus wind direction is always fun. Then you add no lines and various lengths of lines to the equation and that basically means I never get bored.

3shot - 25-5-2015 at 04:46 PM

Looking good Sean :thumbup:

B-Roc - 25-5-2015 at 05:07 PM

Ssayre, is the wind uber smooth where you are or the kite just super stable? I'm struggling with foils inland at my location. Too many gusts and lulls without enough constant pressure on the sail.

Randy - 25-5-2015 at 05:09 PM

Really a cool video Sean! Isn't the Green NS2 the 7 meter?

ssayre - 25-5-2015 at 05:15 PM

@b-roc: I was using the 2.5 meter in that clip and wind varied greatly from 15-25 mph. I do kite on the outskirts of town where I get my best wind, but it is always gusty. I would imagine that a foil would have a tendency to surge at each gust which would make it difficult. The nasa's are very stable. It surprises me how stable they will look on video versus how I remember the actual wind. I feel the gusts on my arms a lot but generally the kite remains stable.

Randy, it was the 2.5 meter

Feyd - 26-5-2015 at 05:32 AM

That thing looks crazy stable. One thing we love to do here in the winter is ride in places that are difficult to get in and out of. Like narrow rivers, through channels an gaps in trees etc. The type of flying that requires a lot of technical skill and effort on the pilot's part. This offers that same kind of challenge. Good solid technical flying.

Keep up the good work.

ssayre - 31-5-2015 at 08:59 AM

Here's some peak on handles action. It illustrates what can be done in a tight space. The peak smooths out the lumps very nicely. Winds were 8-15mph

PHREERIDER - 1-6-2015 at 07:36 AM

love it! man thats some good phlow!

3shot - 1-6-2015 at 08:56 AM

Diggin' man!!

ssayre - 1-6-2015 at 05:57 PM

Thanks!! If I worked as hard at work as I do on my transitions, I'd be a millionaire

soliver - 2-6-2015 at 05:29 AM

When I first watched it, I had the volume off because I was looking at it while getting the kids to bed,... I just watched it again with the music and LOVED how the whole feel of the vid changed... that Peak looks like it does really well on handles!!

good job!

Randy - 2-6-2015 at 05:38 AM

Sean, does the Peak have pretty long bridles? Looks like it from the video, or do you have a few meters of line on the handles? Nice video. Great footwork too!

ssayre - 2-6-2015 at 05:45 AM

@Spencer: Thanks, the music is a Bach song done by Edgar meyer on the bass. Unfortunately it's banned in Germany for copyright.

@Randy: I was using 5 meter lines as usual. The bridle probably adds another 10' but I haven't measured it. It flies extremely well on handles. It's most excellent being able to change the angle of attack and also having a direct "feel" you only get from handles.

3shot - 4-6-2015 at 03:20 PM

Sean, Have you flown the Peak on 20m lines with handles yet?

ssayre - 4-6-2015 at 03:29 PM

Not yet but I plan to. I've used a strop with 5m lines on the longboard and felt comfortable.

Toe side is awkward

3shot - 4-6-2015 at 03:49 PM

I may be starting to dig for a 6m Peak

ssayre - 5-6-2015 at 08:45 AM

Can't go wrong with a peak 6m. They cover about the same range as fb 3-6 meters which is great when you have those really wacky wind days. Lately the peak is all I've been using in the buggy because it makes kite choice easy as long as there is a decent breeze.

ssayre - 10-6-2015 at 06:14 PM

Testing one of Susan's NPW's. winds 7-14mph. My normal camera was dead so I took a couple pics and video showing its stability on 5m lines and bar with my phone. It worked very well on a bar with 2 lines. I longboarded for an hour and it worked perfectly. Their are subtle differences between it and the nasa star 2 that I normally use but it flies very well in 2 line mode and works very well for streetkiting. I'll get some video while moving next time. Side lands/launches just fine. Susan prefers quad mode on handles but her kites like both 2 line and 4 lines mode.

ssayre - 10-6-2015 at 06:15 PM

1oldkid - 10-6-2015 at 07:07 PM

Sean, I cant quite make it out in the video, how are the brake lines attached to the fly line for "street mode" ?

Great lookin' kite!

ssayre - 10-6-2015 at 07:18 PM

Thanks, I don't have brake lines on at all. I have the bottom (brake) and top (power) bridle leaders attached together in the larks head of each power line

ssayre - 28-6-2015 at 02:43 PM

Finally shredding some thane and turning 180's. It took me awhile and I still need to work on speed timing smoothness, but it's getting there

Big thanks to 1oldkid for teaching me how to post pictures :thumbup:

soliver - 28-6-2015 at 02:54 PM

NICE!!!

:thumbup:

indigo_wolf - 28-6-2015 at 05:15 PM

Quote: Originally posted by PHREERIDER

its a remake (reproduction) . can't remember the original maker. BMW had one very much like flexboardz design.

Perhaps you are thinking of the CarveBoard (you'll see vids of the board running either pneumatic wheels on a 43" deck or PU wheels on the smaller 34 inch deck called the Surfstick) depending on how much grip/slide the rider is looking for).....

ATB,
Sam

ssayre - 29-6-2015 at 04:24 AM

Thanks Spencer

Sam, that carveboard looks cool and looks like they still make both versions.

I'm still intrigued by the onda longa which will become available July 3rd. I think at my weight, I would be better served with the aluminum wheel versus the plastic. It adds $40 to the price. The wheels seem like it's the most positive and negative. Good that they are large but bad that you can't replace the PU by itself and it looks like you replace the whole wheel when they wear out.

PHREERIDER - 29-6-2015 at 04:48 AM

nice framing! wheels are giving it up!

B-Roc - 29-6-2015 at 09:42 AM

Looks like a fun day but you really should pad up and wear a helmet. I saw a kid smash his teeth out yesterday in the skatepark. While only a full face would have saved him it just goes to show that accidents happen. If you haven't fallen recently on the street, you will eventually and it will hurt. Elbow, knee pads and a helmet are a wise investment. I can't even imagine throwing a 180 or even a speed check without my pads. I just don't feel comfortable without them and push myself way harder when I know I'm protected.

ssayre - 29-6-2015 at 09:47 AM

Good advice B-roc. I don't push my speed near as much as I would with pads. In that regard, I'm almost safer without them in a weird way. Also, I can't get the courage to slide without the kite. The kite acts like a parachute. Even when I wipe out backwards, it breaks my fall to a very tolerable level.

B-Roc - 29-6-2015 at 09:55 AM

Quote: Originally posted by ssayre

Even when I wipe out backwards, it breaks my fall to a very tolerable level.

So far.

I think I'd go freeboard before I'd go Onda.

ssayre - 29-6-2015 at 10:10 AM

This is a guy from Australia. He has a little bit of everything, including a freebord.

B-Roc - 29-6-2015 at 06:51 PM

I've seen that guy's videos on the KiteCrowd forum. I believe his name is Bob. I love his skate inspired kite riding.

ssayre - 29-6-2015 at 07:03 PM

I knew you would. So do I. I could be wrong on where he's from. I ran across his stuff on XK. I thought the freebord would have too much side slip until I saw his video. I'd love to try one. They aren't overly expensive at $219 but I would much rather find one used or at least try one out before I bought new.

ssayre - 29-6-2015 at 07:08 PM

Here's a couple bloopers from the day

crazyherb - 29-6-2015 at 11:03 PM

Road trip time!!
Reminds me of one of my favorite land (skate) boarding videos...

https://vimeo.com/34652702

STOKE!!
Kite on!!

B-Roc - 30-6-2015 at 06:36 AM

I hadn't seen that Ikon video before. Thanks for sharing.

1oldkid - 30-6-2015 at 07:45 AM

Those pics almost could be dancing with a board and kite, pretty fancy moves!
"Getting down with the home board, yo!" :evil:

The bar got pulled out of your hand??
Glad nothing got broke...

PHREERIDER - 30-6-2015 at 08:44 AM

A HAT AND GLOVES ! ALWAYS!

B Roc is totally right on with the pads. the more pads i add the harder i will through junk.

when add the hillbilly pants ,AND with knees and elbows, man i get way too brave !

ssayre - 30-6-2015 at 09:29 AM

Yeah, I know I really need some pads. it would help with confidence. I've been more concerned with wheel upgrades

B-Roc - 30-6-2015 at 09:39 AM

Are you looking for more slip or more grip? If slip then I highly recommend Mega Tsunamis in either 82a or 85a (my current favorite). You can get them directly from Pete (Mr. Rainskates) in Alaska. Just tell him you want the silverfish deal and he will send them to you at that price which includes shipping. (full disclosure... Mega Ts are being discontinued because of urethane swirling issues. All my Mega Ts have swirls. Swirls have had no effect on performance for me).

If more grip I'd maybe look into abec zig zags or big zigs.

ssayre - 30-6-2015 at 12:03 PM

I'm not sure what I need. I stopped by a skate shop yesterday and they recommended a wider wheel with a rounded edge for smoother slides. I'm not sure I want to go too hard. Maybe an 80A?

ssayre - 17-7-2015 at 10:35 PM

In the wake of flooded fields I've had a vision tonight. It spoke to me and said I must install 5m line on my peak bar and hit the asphalt with the full functionality of the bar. Winds looking proper. hopefully I gain a new perspective on an existing unit.

Windstruck - 18-7-2015 at 05:15 AM

Go get 'em Sean! Always trust your visions (the kite ones anyway).

soliver - 18-7-2015 at 07:48 AM

Ugh... you have me pining for a longboard again....... :no:

ssayre - 18-7-2015 at 07:57 AM

Craigslist, $40 - $60 usually. It has to be the least expensive form of kite powered locomotion. We have passed Father's Day, but maybe you have a birthday coming up

ssayre - 18-7-2015 at 02:55 PM

nothing but stifling heat and barely any wind. I did get moving a little. toe side while hooked in seemed very awkward. Maybe a waist harness would be better or a sliding spreader for my seat harness? I didn't have enough wind for a good test but I'm not sure I'm going to like riding toe side with my current set up on the peak and divine harness. I'm thinking I'll go back to handles and peak if I'm longboarding. I'm bummed the wind didn't cooperate. half hour to change and sort the lines out for nothing basically. The weather just doesn't want to cooperate this year. Record rain and lack of wind.

soliver - 18-7-2015 at 04:26 PM

I checked the ATL craigslist already and there's very little shy of $100 believe it or not... I saw a good looking board on amazon for not too expensive... I may go the birthday route in Oct... we'll see. I have an idea for a custom made wooden streetkite bar... little of my woodwork fanciness (my other pastime) wants to mingle with my kiting... might put some 2m leaders on it for a little extra "line length"

ssayre - 18-7-2015 at 04:47 PM

I actually found my sector 9 board at play it again sports for 40. Most sector 9 boards are between 70-150 on Craigslist. Then other brands more and lesser brands for cheap. Sector 9 seams to be Middle of the road. A bar would be easy to make. My first bar had 10' leaders using para cord and worked fine in decent wind.

soliver - 18-7-2015 at 05:46 PM

Play it again!... Great idea!... I might check them out.... oh wait... I need money... poop :no:

ssayre - 18-7-2015 at 07:00 PM

play it again is also a good source for cheap golf balls when your occasionally forced to play for some reason or another and it's good for cheap equipment bags among other things.

I'm still pissed about the wind today. I just can't get over it. No time through the week anymore.

ssayre - 19-7-2015 at 09:15 AM

How come I'm not getting close to a million views like this video? You mean they would rather watch this than a pleasantly plump middle aged guy? I don't get it

soliver - 19-7-2015 at 12:30 PM

Hmmmmmm... I don't know Sean, she didn't have a kite.... But then again if I ever see a vid of you in a fluffy white babydoll dress, It would be a different kind of vid for a different kind of forum that I really don't want to be a part of :barf:.... :lol:

Windstruck - 19-7-2015 at 03:36 PM

Spenser - that's one ugly visual! :barf:

Sean - I'm with you, I don't get it at all... what she got dat you don't got? At one point the song lyrics went "the wheels on the bus go round and round". Singer was slumming down in the toddler tune isle!

volock - 20-7-2015 at 03:36 PM

Debating a Landyatchz Switch 40 as my first longboard/to try out street kiting on... Any opinions on that board or reasons not to get it? There's a used one on CL affordably, but there's some nice looking Sector 9 stuff available around the same price on CL locally. Been debating if the foot holds/lock ins on that Switch 40 will be beneficial with the kite, or just complicate things with my starting out

ssayre - 20-7-2015 at 04:20 PM

Volock, I think I would actually prefer the foot holds. I haven't tried any longboard but the one I own so I don't know but I suspect I would like the board your looking at. I will say that I took to my Sector 9 like a fish to water. It seemed very easy to learn on.

volock - 20-7-2015 at 04:34 PM

Quote: Originally posted by ssayre

Volock, I think I would actually prefer the foot holds. I haven't tried any longboard but the one I own so I don't know but I suspect I would like the board your looking at. I will say that I took to my Sector 9 like a fish to water. It seemed very easy to learn on.

Thanks. Both are $75ish with new wheels on CL and listed being 1-2 years old and look in similar condition. I'm thinking either will be a nice intro, as I've never skateboarded, only mountainboard and rollerblades. Footholds on the one I'm thinking may be nice for holding down speed/power in gusts.

ssayre - 20-7-2015 at 05:25 PM

by foot holds do you mean the dropped deck? That's what I think you mean but not sure. I don't think they would effect if you can hold more power. Wheel traction would be more important.

soliver - 20-7-2015 at 05:31 PM

If i'm able to get a board in the near future, I would hope for a dropped deck... seems like it'd really increase stability

ssayre - 20-7-2015 at 05:34 PM

Remember, a dropped deck with flush mount trucks is the same as a flat deck with through mount trucks. The lowest you can go is a drop deck with through mounted trucks. My terminology may be wrong but I think you know what I mean

volock - 20-7-2015 at 06:37 PM

My terminology is probably way off, as skate/long board is completely new to me... So the deck is like

where it's a drop deck, but they put curvature in on the edges of the drop to help "lock in" (their term) your feet against. It's just one size bigger than the linked picture, but the picture shows the shape better, and it has through reverse mounted trucks. The Sector 9 isn't a drop deck, so I guess that makes my choice easy. Thanks both of you

ssayre - 21-7-2015 at 07:29 AM

Volock, that looks like it would work great. What I'm learning the deeper I get into this is it's like anything else. I think I'll end up with a couple different types of longboards for different reasons

ssayre - 22-9-2015 at 04:09 PM

Looks like these wheels would be fun to try out.

B-Roc - 23-9-2015 at 06:00 AM

Quote: Originally posted by ssayre

Looks like these wheels would be fun to try out.

I'd research them more before buying. I've never tried them but I've read everything from "they're a scam" to "they're great". Keep in mind that is a promo video.

Shark wheels

skimtwashington - 23-9-2015 at 07:33 AM

Oh C'mon...

they're just as legit as:

Diet spring water
Everlasting Gobstopper
pyramid schemes
rejuvenating cream
mood rings

Actually...

Definitely mixed opinions.. but the real test is trying it.

Having Pro skateboarders using them at events... or endorsing, would give huge legitimacy. So far...?

BTW...they got an investor on the TV show Shark Tank.

opinion and debate

Windstruck - 23-9-2015 at 08:44 AM

Always hard to know with new tech like this. I'm not a boarder but one thing I'd be thinking about is would they be better or worse for resisting sideways pull, as that would certainly be an issue with a kite in the air as motive power and the rider tacking against that load. If they were more prone to slip sideways due to the decreased surface area being in contact with the ground at any given moment that could be a negative. I might be off on this through. In the promo video they note that the wheels keep spinning in purposeful slides so maybe they'd wear more evenly when kiting and using a board on asphalt.

Again, I'm not a boarder so all this is me just thinking about things theoretically.

I'm generally a fan of innovation like this and love that people are up for disrupting the status quo with new tech if it truly advances things.

ssayre - 23-9-2015 at 09:31 AM

I'm interested in this wheels advertised better performance and smooth ride on rough asphalt or the occasional rock or pebbles. Also, I like the idea of smoother, more controlled slides that they are said to have. The idea makes sense to me. I'm just not sure they would be better enough to drop an additional 30 dollars over traditional wheels. It would be well worth it for me if they do as advertised. Also the more they wear the more the benefits would deminish, although I don't ride that often so I assume I would get a fair amount of use out of a set.

B-Roc - 23-9-2015 at 09:36 AM

for those so inclined, here is a link to 62 pages of comments on the wheels.
https://www.silverfishlongboarding.com/forum/longboarding-sk...

and here is the link the reviews thread
https://www.silverfishlongboarding.com/forum/longboard-skate...

Windstruck - 23-9-2015 at 11:24 AM

Sean - all that makes sense and I can see why you are looking in this direction. Good luck!

ssayre - 1-10-2015 at 06:03 PM

anybody else get their butt kicked by the high winds lately? Today, I only had a couple minutes at sunset after work, so I went for the longboard. Combination of pilot error and ill timed gust. The funny thing is you can see the gust hits me first then blows my camera off the tailgate. First time that has ever happened. Unfortunately it didn't capture the whole event because of that. I held on too long and hit my head on the ground. I was wearing a helmet but I didn't have it fastened. Lesson learned on that. I got up and the sky looked like a kaleidoscope. I've tarnished my perfect safety record on longboard but no real harm done.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G4TqH1h7BzI

volock - 1-10-2015 at 06:09 PM

Quote: Originally posted by ssayre

anybody else get their butt kicked by the high winds lately?

Ask again tomorrow when the wind is finally coming and it'll be a yes

Randy - 6-10-2015 at 06:26 AM

After a long, not so windy summer (and weeks of a full parking lot) I finally got things rolling again this weekend. My JIBE Special kite - 2.5 M, NPW-5P. It was an Air, Land, and Sea weekend for me since I also flew static some kites I'm working on and windsurfed as well.

Windstruck - 6-10-2015 at 06:59 AM

@ Sean - glad you learned that little chin strap lesson without lasting consequences. I absolutely hate seeing folks riding their bikes with the strap like that. Skiing too; I can't even start to count how many people ski with the strap undone. I usually mention it politely if I see somebody like that in the lift line; a lot of times I think they just forget to strap it. I've had people acknowledge the comment but still not strap it. WTH, a fashion statement? As a skier I can't count the number of times I've "used" my helmet.

@ Randy - nice little video. I kept waiting for a Walker to come out from off camera to jump you! :D

volock - 6-10-2015 at 08:36 PM

Quote: Originally posted by volock

Quote: Originally posted by ssayre

anybody else get their butt kicked by the high winds lately?

Ask again tomorrow when the wind is finally coming and it'll be a yes

Doomed myself here, and went wakeboarding Sunday, and tore my flexor muscle in right forearm and so am out for the fall winds now :-(, just my fault for having too much fun.

Windstruck - 7-10-2015 at 06:53 AM

Volock - really sorry to hear about your injury. Godspeed on your recovery!

Randy - 7-10-2015 at 07:12 AM

volock - sorry to hear that. Injuries are really tough because they keep you from doing what you really want to be doing. I sprained my knee a few years ago and it was a real drag to be out of action for close to 3 months. Good luck with your rehab.

volock - 7-10-2015 at 08:37 PM

Quote: Originally posted by Windstruck

Volock - really sorry to hear about your injury. Godspeed on your recovery!

Thanks. I appreciate it. I'm hoping it's quick as it's been a long windless summer and I'm dieing to get out on the snow.

Quote: Originally posted by Randy

volock - sorry to hear that. Injuries are really tough because they keep you from doing what you really want to be doing. I sprained my knee a few years ago and it was a real drag to be out of action for close to 3 months. Good luck with your rehab.

I'm hoping it's more 1-2 months. Knees suck, I had surgery on mine and missed 6 months of kiting and triathlons. Luckily street kiting requiring the smallest kites (next to ice skates) and least resistance, should be the first discipline I get back to

ssayre - 31-10-2015 at 09:35 AM

I found this in my relentless quest for streetkite videos. The empire looks like a nicely refined kite.

The longboard is set up uniquely. I think I need to expand the longboard quiver to something like this to mix it up. Looks like a little more of a freestyle set up with more possibilities in tight spaces.

Looks like board is similar to a sector 9 wedge longboard skateboard? Opinions on that?

Randy - 31-10-2015 at 05:21 PM

Great video Sean - thanks for posting it. I like those attachments (or whatever they are called) - would give some added control on a longboard.

soliver - 1-11-2015 at 05:56 AM

Cool vid Sean, ... looks to me like a standard sized board with some kind of modification to wedge his feet under... Do we know what sized kite that was? looked small for a depow.

Windstruck - 1-11-2015 at 06:30 AM

Very cool vibe on that Vid. Spencer - it appears to be an 8m kite. It was the "Ride Different V8.0. The next video that was trying to load was for kitesurfing and that kite was a V12.0. Can't imagine this company has gone through that many generations so that has to mean square meters.

On another note, no helmet, elbow or knee pads! I just can't imagine doing kiting on asphalt without at least that much on. Goes to show what a rookie skateboarder I am. Pretty gutsy doing all that flying around people, cars, etc. Lots to get hung up on!

ssayre - 1-11-2015 at 11:34 AM

Had a great session with the 6m peak hooked in. I hadn't had a chance to try out my modified fall harness that I cut the legs and shoulders off of to make a waist harness until now. It worked perfectly and was the missing link to riding toeside that I had been missing. I was inspired to by the Ikon video to give it a shot today. winds were no more than 8mph. I would have preferred a little more wind. Didn't bring the 9m or I would have tried that. It was amazing and nice to progress to something a little different that I've usually been doing. Definitely more to come on this new to me riding style. As a bonus, the harness has 2 connection points so I can fly 2 kites at once which will happen when I get the right wind.

ssayre - 1-11-2015 at 03:24 PM

Quote: Originally posted by Windstruck

Very cool vibe on that Vid. Spencer - it appears to be an 8m kite. It was the "Ride Different V8.0. The next video that was trying to load was for kitesurfing and that kite was a V12.0. Can't imagine this company has gone through that many generations so that has to mean square meters.

Incorrect. I visited their youtube channel and their videos are in order v1-v22. The number corresponds to the number of videos they have made in order. Check out their channel. Pretty amazing stuff and all of their videos have a low number of views for some reason. They are all really well made entertaining videos.

Windstruck - 1-11-2015 at 03:48 PM

Quote: Originally posted by ssayre

Well there you go then! Wild system but everybody has some system. Thank you for the corection. Agreed that they get major style points for their camera work, editing, etc. :thumbup:

volock - 1-11-2015 at 04:07 PM

Quote: Originally posted by ssayre

As a bonus, the harness has 2 connection points so I can fly 2 kites at once which will happen when I get the right wind.

What on earth is the right wind for two kites, not stacked, but seperately connected? I'm nowhere near coordinated enough for that.

ssayre - 1-11-2015 at 04:13 PM

You don't give yourself enough credit. It's not that hard. I've only done it static with one hooked and one unhooked. I think it will actually be easier with both hooked. Ultimately I would like to buggy or board with 2 kites just for the heck of it.

volock - 1-11-2015 at 04:19 PM

Nah, I know exactly how clumsy I am. I sprained an ankle falling off a stationary bike. And I'd never manage the two kites thing. I've briefly done it with two stunt kites on bars, and that was challenging enough, without the issues of power potentially taking me for a scud. Super excited to see the dual kites when it happens.

I'll stick to trying to avoid road rash with one... Or my forever challenge of kiting more than a hundred feet on a BC wheel with a kite.

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