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The Beamer is called a Beamer but is it really a Beamer?
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I think the name Beamer, has to do with the sailing term "beam reach"
beam reach - Sailing on a point of sail such that the apparent wind is coming from the beam side - of the boat at about a 90° angle. A beam reach is
usually the fastest point of sail.
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static is flying kite only, scudding is skiing with no skis under the power of the kite.
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flying static practice figure 8's with downturns that will treat you best once you hop in the bug. 
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Hey MDK, isn't that diagram assuming the power zone is just to the right of the figure 8 (so downturn = kite going down near power, upturn = kite
going up near power?)
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| Quote: | Originally posted by Proletariat
Hey MDK, isn't that diagram assuming the power zone is just to the right of the figure 8 (so downturn = kite going down near power, upturn = kite
going up near power?) |
Not sure I understand your question but here is how I define up-turn and down-turn 
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SFKITER
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Thanks for the info MDK. So me just flying the Kite by itself is known as Static flying. Interesting
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Has anyone flown the HQ Symphony TR 1.3 or TR 1.7 models? Im interested in taking a look at them.
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SFKITER
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The CrazyFly Rookie 2.0 kite looks pretty swell also!
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The Symphony wont get you far in a bug, not enough power, plus aren't those two line? I would stick with four line, then you don't need a helper to
launch and land. I am not familiar with the CrazyFly. if you want quality stick with PKD, Peter Lynn, HQ and Ozone. some others on here may be able to
add a couple more quality brands.
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I looked....pass on the crazyfly...I saw the trailing edge on that thing and that's all it took for me to say PASS! plus it appears to be a two line
as well. do you have your Beamers yet? those are great kites. save for a bug and protective gear 
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you buy a kite every 7.5days on average...i wish you lived near me.....i'd let you use my bug and you could let me try a kite or 6
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I dont mind if they are 2 lines Kites I still think they are fun either way!
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SFKITER
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| Quote: | Originally posted by MDK
I looked....pass on the crazyfly...I saw the trailing edge on that thing and that's all it took for me to say PASS! plus it appears to be a two line
as well. do you have your Beamers yet? those are great kites. save for a bug and protective gear |
dang really it was voted Kite of the year by the world kite surf magainze!
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The HQ Symphony is an awesome kite that packs small and will have you smiling wide open. Perfect for the quick static fly. Not really intended for
traction use.
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that is just my opinion, I never had a desire for a trainer kite so my quiver will more than likely look a little different than yours and that is
okay have a good time building your collection!
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| Quote: | Originally posted by BeamerBob
The HQ Symphony is an awesome kite that packs small and will have you smiling wide open. Perfect for the quick static fly. Not really intended for
traction use. |
I prefer the Snapshots by Prism over the Symphonys :singing:
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SFKITER
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| Quote: | Originally posted by MDK
that is just my opinion, I never had a desire for a trainer kite so my quiver will more than likely look a little different than yours and that is
okay have a good time building your collection! |
Man I get upset when there isnt any wind now. I just wanna fly every day now :wee::wee::wee:
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SFKITER
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| Quote: | Originally posted by WELDNGOD
I think the name Beamer, has to do with the sailing term "beam reach"
beam reach - Sailing on a point of sail such that the apparent wind is coming from the beam side - of the boat at about a 90° angle. A beam reach is
usually the fastest point of sail. |
hmmm is there a way you can break this down more for me sir. If you could just provide me a link that would be good enough. Or if you could break it
down into a simpler term even though it seems to be pretty simple already. Obviously every kite is named its name for a reason and since I have the
Beamers It would be good to know the actual reason they are called the BEAMER
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I have a great buggy thay would fit you nicely. I have a good rep on here as well.
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| Quote: | Originally posted by SFKITER
| Quote: | Originally posted by WELDNGOD
I think the name Beamer, has to do with the sailing term "beam reach"
beam reach - Sailing on a point of sail such that the apparent wind is coming from the beam side - of the boat at about a 90° angle. A beam reach is
usually the fastest point of sail. |
hmmm is there a way you can break this down more for me sir. If you could just provide me a link that would be good enough. Or if you could break it
down into a simpler term even though it seems to be pretty simple already. Obviously every kite is named its name for a reason and since I have the
Beamers It would be good to know the actual reason they are called the BEAMER |
Trust me ,we use the same nautical sailing terminology. Broad reach,Beam reach,tack,upwind ,downwind ,etc... They are called beamers for the Nautical
term.Other kites names might not have jack to do with anything.
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Check this out http://www.coastalwindsports.com/BetterBuggyBasics.html
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Charger has to be in there somewhere............. And Phantom, Blade? Rage? I'm striking out all over the place here.
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Flew my Beamer 2.0 M at school today for an hour in 9mph-15mph winds it was pretty fking fantastic!
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Flew Beamer in 3-4MPH winds with 5-6MPH gusts a bit trouble some but still very capable of flying in the lighter winds, took me 40 minutes to realize
my break line was caught so every time I tried launching it the kite would just flip over, finally readjusted the line after I realized that and it
went up extremely smoothly
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figure 8's with downturns like I showed in a previous post and/or just downturns will keep you going in lower wind.
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SFKITER
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| Quote: | Originally posted by MDK
figure 8's with downturns like I showed in a previous post and/or just downturns will keep you going in lower wind. |
ya man absolutely right! I cant wait for this Tuesday im amping up to go fly that day, supposed to have some quality 9-12mph winds
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