AtlPikMan
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I know its a stretch but? (Atlanta)
Is there anyone kiting around Atlanta, Ga  Yea yea, I know its probably not the
best place for kiting but, its where I am and Im tired of looking at videos of you guys having fun. I dont have a kite but, im interested and was
looking for info on my area before purchasing, any help would be appreciated.
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erratic winds
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Mood: ATGATT! Armor up!
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edit: nm bigkid pointed out a better spot
Tide? What's a tide? Man, it's 1000 miles to any ocean.
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bigkid
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Location: Somewhere over there -->
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Angus from Coastal wind sports is in Brunswick, GA. Well worth the call and the drive. Bring your $$$ as he has a kite shop that will set you up with
only the wish of more on your mind.
Kites, buggies, boards, accessories, knowledge, answers, beaches, wind, pretty girls, he has it all, even a smile. Better rethink the girls part,
might get him in trouble
Appex buggy, Libre hardcore buggies.
Flexboardz. Blokarts.
PKD Century Soulflys. NPW's. Nasa Stars.
A few other less flown oddballs,
Line sets from 10" to 328" or 2m to 100m.
worlds only AQR that works.
North American distributor for PKD.
"Kite Bugging is not an addiction until you try to quit".
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AtlPikMan
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Thanks for the info guys, I will check Angus out. What about kiting around metro Atlanta? Do you think winds are strong enough? I took my kids to the
park last weekend and surprised them with a cheapo kite from walmart and we (me more then them) had a blast. This was there first time and I havent
flown a kite since I was a kid.
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BeamerBob
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Location: Down on the bayou
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Check Google maps for soccer fields and baseball fields, or parks with wide open spaces. You want an area that doesn't have anything tall upwind of
you. I know there are lots of trees and then the buildings, but there are places.
Coastal Wind Sports Team Rider
Landsegler Disc wheels
PTW Hero Buggy - XXtreme ApeXX Buggy US 88 - Libre Hardcore
IvanpahBuggyExpo.com
Youtube link
Bob Muse
HQ Montana X 8m, Montana IX 12m, HQ Ignition LEI 5m,
PL Phantom 12m, 15m, Big Blu 24m+, Synergy 10m, Venom 10m, 13m , Phantom II 12m Vapors 3.8, 5.4, Crosskite Sonic 7m, PKD Combat 10.3m
Uturn Butane 2.5m PKD Buster 3m Genetrix Hydra 7m Ozone Yakuza GT 14m
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knkmannthey
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Registered: 3-11-2010
Location: Alpharetta GA
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Soliver and I had a ok Day Flying in ATL yesterday. Winds here better last weekend but we had soem good time with a couple a 5 meters. Solvier had
His Buggy moving good. ATLhas some spots but what are you wanting to Fly/ Ride? What kind a Kiting skills to you have? Wind in ATL like most inland
spots are a little gusty so it dose take soem skill to fly here but not that hard to learn. Let us know and we will see if we can help you get into
the sport in ATL
FLEXFOIL 7m Bullett
Peter Lynn 2.6m Viper S
Peter Lynn 12m Vortex
Pansh 5m ACE
GI Flight 93
Other 2 and 4 line non power kites
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soliver
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Registered: 12-15-2011
Location: somewhere, far, far away
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Kevin is right, Atl wind is gusty, but we make it work. I find that the wind works well enough to have a really good time and fuel the addiction. The
gusty wind here can help train you in such a way that when you get good wind (like on the beach) you have a really great time. The best spots are
soccer fields and baseball fields. We've been flying a spot in Marietta really close to where I live.
The thing I always found most important starting out was wind direction, just as much as speed. There are so many trees and buildings around here that
they can frequently block wind from a particular direction, which can either determine where to go to fly or shut the day down for you if you can't
make it work. I usually don't go out to fly unless the forecast predicts at least 10mph, as the forecasts are frequently a little higher than reality
(at least around here).
I go fly pretty regularly in Marietta (and Knkmanthey joins in a lot too) and would be glad to have you join in if you want to give it a try.
Definitely look up Angus too, he's a great guy, I met him a couple of weeks back on Jekyll Island. There are also a few guys in SC close to Augusta
who are good to know: Pokitetrash, tridude, and phreerider. And there's a guy who goes by Kitedog in Atl, but he usually doesn't kite here in town, he
usually heads to the coast.
Send me an email if you want to meet up some time. (click the little green button below that says "email" or send me a U2U).
Welcome to the funnyfarm and to the addiction!
I'm going to take a nap now
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ultimatist
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You Atlanta guys still power kiting? I've caught the bug from Youtube videos, but would love to try it out before I buy a $500+ kite. Any sort of meet
up group would be perfect from a social and demo perspective. I'm in Suwanee but will drive.
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cheezycheese
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Registered: 8-18-2009
Location: Poughkeepsie, NY
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Mood: Ready for action !!!
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Uh oh Spence, looks like you got a little crew in the makings....
US888
PL- Aero v1 11m / Phantom 6/9/12/15/18
Ozone Chrono v2 9m
Liquid Force Elite 6.5m
Flysurfer - Peak 3 4m
PKD - Century 2.5m, Soulfly 3.5m
Ted's Profoil-1m/3.5m
Custom NABX Rev
GT Rapide V/VTT-XR+ Special
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jy1zoom
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Registered: 6-1-2013
Location: Richmond BC Canada
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Atlanta GA Fri Sat Sun 17-19 Oct
Can meet up in Marritta for some kite landboarding...which park do you fly? I'll bring a landboard and a few kites. Regards Jeremy
Flysurfer, Ozone, Flexifoil, Peter Lynn, Trampa, MBS
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soliver
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Registered: 12-15-2011
Location: somewhere, far, far away
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I may be available Saturday... 1 of 3 locations is good:
Jim R Miller park (North Ga fairgrounds, the far southern end is a big field used as a parking lot during the fair)
Swift Cantrell Park in Kennesaw
White Oak park in Paulding County (Dallas Ga). This is a new location for me, and it pretty awesome.
Are you local or coming from out of town?
Email me, and I'll clear Saturday with Ground Control
I'm going to take a nap now
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jy1zoom
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Registered: 6-1-2013
Location: Richmond BC Canada
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Hi Soliver. thanks for posting. turns out Ill be in NJ, so will try to make WBB. Will try to make plans next time Im in Atlanta! hope to meet up soon.
Jeremy
Flysurfer, Ozone, Flexifoil, Peter Lynn, Trampa, MBS
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jy1zoom
Posts: 154
Registered: 6-1-2013
Location: Richmond BC Canada
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Hi Soliver. thanks for posting. turns out Ill be in NJ, so will try to make WBB. Will try to make plans next time Im in Atlanta! hope to meet up soon.
Jeremy
Flysurfer, Ozone, Flexifoil, Peter Lynn, Trampa, MBS
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