Power Kite Forum - Pass the Century Soulfly 6.0m

Pass the Century Soulfly 6.0m

bigkid - 5-6-2012 at 06:58 AM

OK, I have a red 6.0m (standard weight) Century Soulfly(the 6.0m was discontinued and replaced by the 5.5m and the 6.7m to equal out the spacing between sizes), that I will be sending around.
(the kite is available in a lighter material, but not for this pass).
I will send it RTF.
(RTF will include the kite, lines, handles, and bag.
**The handles will be PKD, Medium size with the brake cleat. PLEASE do not tie knots in the brake leader of the handles, USE THE CLEAT.**)

THIS IS A LOT OF KITE.... 15MPH AND UP WILL BE MORE THAN YOU CAN HANDLE IF YOU ARE NOT EXPERIENCED. START IN LIGHT WINDS TO GET THE FEEL.........

I have the following names so far,
Cheezy
pyro22487
Drewculous
ChrisH
Bigbear97e
KAZEDOKA
Shortlineflyer
Pongnut
Dagon
MDK
Crash then swim
pbc
?

if not interested ask to have your name removed.
All the Canadians will be added to the other list,(North).

RonH - 5-6-2012 at 05:25 PM

If it helps macboy and the Alberta crew out, I'm sure it could make it's way to Vancouver too... There may be a couple of people here that would like to check it out.

cheezycheese - 5-6-2012 at 05:31 PM

I would like to try out the handles too please. so I guess RTF is what I choose...

macboy - 5-6-2012 at 07:03 PM

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Originally posted by bigkid
Macboy, if any others from up North signup, I'll add you guys to the list.

Heck....just throw me on the team and I'll organize a Canadian Pass up here with the new gear :ninja:

Drewculous - 5-6-2012 at 07:26 PM

Rtf is my vote!

Thanks for the opportunity!! Im always stoked to try new gear!!!

MDK - 5-6-2012 at 07:45 PM

put me on the list! Thanks! RTF

bigkid - 6-6-2012 at 11:55 PM

Cheezy,

I will send out the kite Monday,

This is what I would like to happen.
I will send the kite to Cheezy. He will check the kite and make sure it is OK and no damage, all the parts are there (a list will go with the kite), He will let the person who sent him the kite, know he got it.
Fly the kite, and what ever you do, after a few days or week, post your response about the kite, notify the next person in line the kite is coming. Ship the kite out the same way you received it, and with insurance, to the next person. And then the next person will do it all over again.

The kite will be RTF, on Medium PKD handles. You can find the owners manual for the kite if you need any info at,
http://www.pkd-kites.de/index.php?page=Download
Click on the "PKD-Landkitemanual" to down load the manual.
One thing to remember, it doesn't like brakes.

Any problems at all, you can call or email me.
OK?

Macboy,
if it OK with you and the other Canadians, I will add you to the end of the list. when the kite comes back to me I will send it out to you and then off to the others north of the border.

Most of all, enjoy the kite.

WELDNGOD - 7-6-2012 at 06:41 AM

Quote:
Originally posted by bigkid

One thing to remember, it doesn't like brakes.

If brakes are set too tight ,it will have a tendancy to spin.

cheezycheese - 7-6-2012 at 07:08 AM

Cool deal Jeff !! arrival might coincide with some time off, so looks like I'm goin to Nahant.... !!! :Ange09:

fletcht - 7-6-2012 at 09:32 AM

Quote:
THIS IS A LOT OF KITE.... 15MPH AND UP WILL BE MORE THAN YOU CAN HANDLE IF YOU ARE NOT EXPERIENCED. START IN LIGHT WINDS TO GET THE FEEL.........

agree, I have a 6m this was the kite I went to when the 10m was to much. Flies nicely in low winds. Enjoy

macboy - 7-6-2012 at 12:50 PM

Quote:
Originally posted by bigkid
Macboy,
if it OK with you and the other Canadians, I will add you to the end of the list. when the kite comes back to me I will send it out to you and then off to the others north of the border.

bigkid - 10-6-2012 at 04:46 PM

THE KITE IS BRAND NEW AND SET UP, READY TO LEAVE FOR THE WONDERFUL ARMS OF MR. CHEEZY.
IT LEAVES IN THE MORNING. should have it in a couple of days.
Content of box is, bag, 6.0m Century Soulfly kite, 25m lines, and med PKD handles.

Enjoy.

cheezycheese - 10-6-2012 at 05:00 PM

Woohoo... :singing::singing::singing::singing:

bigkid - 10-6-2012 at 05:37 PM

went to the park today to set up the kite before it went out and after I got to the park the wind was 6 to 8mph and the kite was enough to butt scud, thought of bringing the PL bigfoot but had to get other things done and the wife made a bet with me that I was going to play, not set up the kite. well the temptation was way overwhelming, but I won:P
still would have been a nice ride for a bit.
Always like setting up a new kite to play, like its my birthday. It may have a bit of grass in it, I know my pants have a grass stain on the seat.:smug:

AnnieO - 12-6-2012 at 01:25 PM

Please remove me from the list. I think I'm going to try going for a Nasa Star 2 in either 5.5 or 7M. Looks very intriguing for multi-discipline use and its great low wind properties.

bigkid - 12-6-2012 at 02:09 PM

Quote:
Originally posted by AnnieO
Please remove me from the list. I think I'm going to try going for a Nasa Star 2 in either 5.5 or 7M. Looks very intriguing for multi-discipline use and its great low wind properties.

OK.

tridude - 12-6-2012 at 03:04 PM

6m Cent, soulfly graphics....................very sweet:o

cheezycheese - 13-6-2012 at 11:53 AM

The eagle has landed... Pics and thoughts to follow...

Crash then swim - 13-6-2012 at 04:56 PM

Jeff,

Put me on the list please!

Thanks:wee::wee:

bigkid - 14-6-2012 at 06:41 AM

Quote:
Originally posted by Crash then swim
Jeff,

Put me on the list please!

Thanks:wee::wee:

With my pleasure.

cheezycheese - 14-6-2012 at 07:13 AM

Pongnut, u2u me your shipping info. I am going to Nahant on Tues to fly with those guys for a couple of days. I should have it in the mail by next Fri.

pongnut - 14-6-2012 at 08:12 AM

Actually, I'm going to move myself down the list.
:puzzled:

I haven't found a location yet that I can really let this thing run. Looks like pyro is up next - thanks.

Cheezy
pyro22487
Drewculous
mougl
ChrisH
Bigbear97e
KAZEDOKA
Shortlineflyer
Pongnut
Dagon
MDK
Crash then swim
?
macboy
RonH

bigkid - 14-6-2012 at 08:20 AM

pongnut, I will do as you ask.

pongnut - 14-6-2012 at 10:20 AM

Thanks Jeff. Now, back to those satellite maps...

pyro22487 - 15-6-2012 at 02:51 AM

How did I end up so high on the list. Oh well can't complain there. Also I have a couple of friends here that would love to try her out so I will ship it out once it makes the rounds. 3 people for sure want to take her out so we will try and do it in one day when we are done its on to Drew.

bigkid - 15-6-2012 at 05:02 AM

Glad to see so much enthusiasm about a kite. :bigok:

Going to start another pass the kite, North of the boarder, that one will be in it's own post.

cheezycheese - 15-6-2012 at 06:47 AM

Pyro, got your address. Should I put "Pyro22487" on the box...? :duh:

pyro22487 - 16-6-2012 at 03:05 PM

David Wyman if you want.

bigkid - 16-6-2012 at 07:13 PM

Quote:
Originally posted by cheezycheese
Pyro, got your address. Should I put "Pyro22487" on the box...? :duh:

glad it's not a Combat going over the border, Customs would have a fit. I am one who doesnt need any thing like that....

pyro22487 - 17-6-2012 at 09:33 PM

I got a young friend that I want to try this kite. He is jumping with a 2m hornet. Anyways he doesn't think he is ready for anything over 4m. I have been trying to explain to him I would feel better if he would jump with something over 5 meters. I am curious as to how this kite is for jumping? Any advise. I have a 5.3 Speedy 2 that I may sell him if anything. I am definitely trying to talk him into bigger than a 4m.

bigkid - 17-6-2012 at 09:53 PM

Quote:
Originally posted by pyro22487
I am curious as to how this kite is for jumping?

The Century is a buggy engine. Any kite will produce lift, some more than others. The Century and the Combat are not designed as jumping kites, they were designed to move the buggy or person at great speeds from the power they generate.
If you want to jump then get a Flexi or PL Phantom or the like.

Mainekite - 21-6-2012 at 05:20 AM

Got to try it at nahant yesterday, loved it, fast, powerful, stays inflated well and very cool graphics. The strop is kind of short but kite seems to fly real well with brake input which I like so no problem. May go on the need to get list.

bigkid - 21-6-2012 at 06:40 AM

Quote:
Originally posted by Mainekite
Got to try it at nahant yesterday, loved it, fast, powerful, stays inflated well and very cool graphics. The strop is kind of short but kite seems to fly real well with brake input which I like so no problem. May go on the need to get list.

Glad you like the kite.
The strop is a hot topic, TO SHORT, that is the way the kite is set up. If you buy the kite and don't like the strop, cut it and tie knots in each end and install your size of strop. No problem.
The kite is designed to be flown full out like a race kite, using the brakes to steer and land the kite with very little to no input from the power lines. I would guess the problem is the side rails of your bug is to high for the handles to operate.
If you want to use your handles, go ahead and put them on, just replace the PKD handles on the kite before you send it to the next person.
The handles can be ordered with longer strops if you desire.

MDK - 21-6-2012 at 06:44 AM

Quote:
Originally posted by bigkid
The kite is designed to be flown full out like a race kite, using the brakes to steer and land the kite with very little to no input from the power lines.

Mainekite - 21-6-2012 at 06:55 AM

I'm not complaining, I like to steer with the brakes and the set up works just fine for me. May be looking to the 4.5 as it would fill a hole in my quiver. Thanks for sharing big kid

martinipro - 21-6-2012 at 06:55 AM

I got to try this kite as Nahant as well.

Personally I thought the strop was the right length. I am used to the strop that comes with the Ozone Handles and this one seems about the same length.

I must say I hadn't flown any PKD kites before and the build quality seemed better than what I expected.
Kite felt stable and fast turning, also had a lot of power.

NOMOTOR - 24-6-2012 at 05:44 PM

Ok, Just got the word from Paul that Cheezy left the kite here in Nahant (at my request, hope the rest of you in line don't mind:l. I'm hoping over the next week or so we can really put it to the test. Last Wednesday when Cheezy and the N.J. crew showed up the wind was not blowing from the best direction — maybe 12-17mph at SSW. It's best blowing directly east or west here, but we still got quite a bit of riding in. The first thing I noticed was (and Dan can vouch for this) the brake lines were way to long, but that was quickly remedied by just pulling them in at the handles by about 5 inchs. I like the cleats on the handles!! After that Dan and I thought the kite flew great. We flew it back-to-back with my 6m Combat and we were able to get to the north end of the beach with each kite flying almost directly into the wind at times. The Soulfly actually seemed to go upwind a little easier than the Combat on one of our runs (not quite as fast downwind though)! :karate: The one other thing that we both agreed on was the stability... excellent! Ok, long post here; but more to come in the next few days. Peter

cheezycheese - 25-6-2012 at 07:39 AM

I must echo everyone's comments in the performance of the kite. Beautiful construction, nice fabric, multi-colored bridle all the goodies. It fills quickly and stay full during turns. No tip tuck or luffing. For a kite this large it turns pretty quickly, I even manged a couple of down loops. But WOW what power !! This thing pulls like a freight train !! My only complaint was with the strop being so short. But as discussed earlier the strop issue is easily resolved. You won't last long flying unhooked with this one. Unless you are Tarzan and used to swinging arm over arm from tree 'cuz that's what it feels like trying to hold on...

But any ways BIG THANKS to BIGKID for this pass. The kite should be on the way to Pyro by the end of the week....

NOMOTOR - 25-6-2012 at 11:08 AM

Hey Cheezy, It was good seeing you last week,and meeting the N.J. crew. How's the ankle??

bigkid - 25-6-2012 at 12:07 PM

If any are interested in the kite for their quiver, Angus from Coastal Wind Sports will be more than happy to help you out.

mougl - 25-6-2012 at 06:50 PM

Jeff, can you please remove me from the list? I truly appreciate the opportunity but I have a lot going on and I don't know if I even have time to fly any time soon. Thank you though

Big thumbs up for the pass!

bigkid - 25-6-2012 at 09:24 PM

mougl, you have been removed.
Sorry to see you go, if anything changes...................

NOMOTOR - 5-7-2012 at 12:34 PM

Ok, the kite will be in the mail to Pyro22487 in 1hr or less. I will send tracking info via email if I have it. Sorry we had it for so long we were waiting for the perfect winds/days to fly it but they never came
I hope you enjoy the kite David, let us know what you think.
Peter

Drewculous - 5-7-2012 at 05:49 PM

woohooo! Cant wait to try this wing out!

pyro22487 - 6-7-2012 at 02:50 AM

Man I'm hoping the same doesn't happen to me. winds have been unbelievable this year.

NOMOTOR - 6-7-2012 at 05:08 AM

David, just sent you a u2u with tracking info. Should arrive on Saturday.:wee:

pyro22487 - 8-7-2012 at 02:08 PM

I missed the signing for it. I had to work. I pick it up Monday so maybe this week the wind will cooperate. It has been way to windy the last few weeks to even consider it.

pyro22487 - 24-7-2012 at 11:02 AM

So I got the kite and waited for Sunday. Well Saturday came and I got a phone call from my mom. Grandpa is dying. My wife and him bonded very well so she said we are going to the funeral. The funeral was in Boise Idaho. I live in Oklahoma City. So we left Saturday at 5ish pm. We were on the road when he died. Sorry I havent had a chance to fly the kite yet. I am hoping for tomorrow if the wind cooperates.

bigkid - 24-7-2012 at 11:36 AM

Quote:
Originally posted by pyro22487
I am hoping for tomorrow if the wind cooperates.

I am very sorry to hear about Grandpa, take as much time as you need.
There is no hurry. When your ready, pass it on.

Pablo - 28-7-2012 at 10:55 PM

Hmm, Possibly heading to Vancouver BC you say. If it ends up anywhere near here I'm sure a bunch of us myself included wouldn't mind giving it a go round.

Snake - 28-7-2012 at 11:35 PM

Any possibility I could get added to this list?

pyro22487 - 31-7-2012 at 06:58 AM

So finally after what seems like forever I am ready for a review. I unrolled the kite at work just to see its size. It seemed small for 6 meters, but anyways. I unrolled it again at the field and wasn’t sure what to think of the quick adjust break line. I am not sure if I like them or not. I prefer my knots to the quick adjusts. Anyways. launched the kite and WOW what power. So I like to use K.K.s when I fly. I just snapped them on to the break lines. Dont let them go otherwise they zipline all the way down to the kite.

I finally lauched the kite and buggied with it. The wind was 0-15 mph. I waited for the gust and away I went. it moved around fine not as responsive on the turning as I would have hoped but it didn’t do to bad. then a lovely gust of wind hit right as I was coming in to land. I almost got yanked but was able to hold it.

All in all not a bad kite. RTZ lives in the city with me and he can demo it this week so then its onto the next person so P.M. me with your info so we can get this pass on.

pyro22487 - 31-7-2012 at 08:04 AM

So finally after what seems like forever I am ready for a review. I unrolled the kite at work just to see its size. It seemed small for 6 meters, but anyways. I unrolled it again at the field and wasn’t sure what to think of the quick adjust break line. I am not sure if I like them or not. I prefer my knots to the quick adjusts. Anyways. launched the kite and WOW what power. So I like to use K.K.s when I fly. I just snapped them on to the break lines. Dont let them go otherwise they zipline all the way down to the kite.

I finally lauched the kite and buggied with it. The wind was 0-15 mph. I waited for the gust and away I went. it moved around fine not as responsive on the turning as I would have hoped but it didn’t do to bad. then a lovely gust of wind hit right as I was coming in to land. I almost got yanked but was able to hold it.

All in all not a bad kite. RTZ lives in the city with me and he can demo it this week so then its onto the next person so P.M. me with your info so we can get this pass on.

pyro22487 - 3-8-2012 at 01:54 AM

Well I am un sure if anyone else is having a problem but I posted on this like 5 days ago and it just now let me view the message. I had to put posts per page to 100. Anyone else have this problem.

Drewculous - 29-8-2012 at 07:35 AM

Hey all! kite came in on friday, but couldnt get it picked up till monday... This is a cr@ptastic week for kites... Forcast is 95-105 all week and <10mph winds :flaming:

Thursday is 10-15, so maybe I can snag a few gusts... Ill take the cooler out on saturday and either fly or get tipsy (dont do both! ) (seriously lol)

Ill keep ya updated!

hickupper - 29-8-2012 at 07:59 AM

If it helps any of us prairie folk (mid-canada), I would like to be added to the list as well.

If I am to late or gets missed, that is fine.

pongnut - 29-8-2012 at 09:34 AM

Quote:
Originally posted by pyro22487
Well I am un sure if anyone else is having a problem but I posted on this like 5 days ago and it just now let me view the message. I had to put posts per page to 100. Anyone else have this problem.

I lowered my posts per page from 50 to 40 and then I was able to access the 2nd page...

Drewculous - 5-9-2012 at 09:07 AM

well ive had the kite 1 week and been skunked daily... last week it was hot and dead during the days, and a few nights when the wind did come up it went well into the 30s (some 50 mph crap too)

The park i fly at was swarmed with soccer peeps this weekend, but once agin i had little wind to work with anyway... and was a little, um.... under the weather from previous evenings activities one morning.... holiday weekend after all

i'll keep an eye out this week, but if i cant make it happen i can get this guy on its way if the flow needs to keep moving.... grrrrrr, new kite curse! D*** YOU!!!

WELDNGOD - 5-9-2012 at 05:21 PM

I am waitin' for you to get some righteous wind Bro....Cause you are gonna LOVE that kite! Be sure to use the "touch of turbo",just a light touch does it... and zoooom!

Drewculous - 18-9-2012 at 07:50 AM

"dang it" is all i can say lol

its time for me to pass the kite on..... weather is not cooperating with me.... my inland skunk has been worse than ever... took the kite out on saturday (again lol) and caught just enough wind to FINALLY get the kite up.... but my fields are over run with AYSO kids/moms.... plus the wind just wasnt there to ride. Had a few people tell me to get the hell off "their" field , and had a couple people ask me about the kite (and commented on how flippin sweet it looked )

i def liked this PKD more than the buster (i think) i flew a few years back... i still think i had that other kite set up wrong, for all the troubles i had with it... but this one was easy flying by comparison..... i just wish the winds wouldve been with me... ive had 0-5, and 35+ this year (and usually in the same day) no happy medium for a 6m soulfly

chris, u2u me your info and i'll send the kite out on Wednesday! Big thanks for passing the kite!!!

bigkid - 29-11-2012 at 03:12 PM

The requests have come in and I need to ask if you want the kite to drop by this winter or wait till spring?

I will pass the kite again, but you all need to let me know if next spring is OK to resend it or not.