ncbowhunter
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A little scudding
Got some 50'+ scudding in
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ncbowhunter
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That 5m beamer sure was alot of pull!
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Windy Heap
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That's the sort of picture, and where I've been and are presently doing, that is starting to get me into full gear, knee pads, helmet, and
such.........
depending on wind speed and flying static, you gotta respect kite size.
gotta.
Dave - Life is a big ocean out there to swim in.
2.3m Peter Lynn Vibe II
Two 2.6m Peter Lynn Viper S's
3.9m Peter Lynn Viper
5.3m Peter Lynn Viper
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ncbowhunter
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Yes!!! After my two hour session I have alot of respect for the kite and wind. I had to resist the temptation until I thought the wind was right and I
can tell you that I would have been making a trip to the ER if I had not waited. I had the 3m out the day before and it was all I wanted in 20mph
winds. The winds while I was flying the 5m was between 14&16mph. What a burn(whole body workout). But I will have protective gear for my my next
beach trip!
Quote: Originally posted by Windy Heap  | That's the sort of picture, and where I've been and are presently doing, that is starting to get me into full gear, knee pads, helmet, and
such.........
depending on wind speed and flying static, you gotta respect kite size.
gotta.
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HQ Beamer V 3m (thanks soliver)
HQ Beamer IV 5m (thanks KsKiteAddict)
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pongnut
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50' scudding on the beach sounds like a blast! 
"The winds while I was flying the 5m was between 14&16mph."
Between 14 & 16... could you please ship some of that buttery wind to me, I'll pay the shipping and handling! 
2m Radsails Pro (from crazyherb), 2.1m Symphony Beach II (from Amazon), 3m HQ Beamer IV (from K-Bid), 4m Pansh Flux (from garydog), 4.7m Flexifoil
Rage (from mougl), 5.6m PL Twister IIR (from Big Mike), 6m Flysurfer Peak 1 (from Flysurfer USA), 11m HQ Neo II (from kiteplace), 19m PL Venom II
(from Smeagol), MBS Core 95 ATB (from Overstock.com), couple of ROSSIGNOL snowboards w/ SIS "click" bindings
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ncbowhunter
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| Quote: Originally posted by pongnut | 50' scudding on the beach sounds like a blast!
"The winds while I was flying the 5m was between 14&16mph."
Between 14 & 16... could you please ship some of that buttery wind to me, I'll pay the shipping and handling! |
It was a blast! It was the most I have got to fly it since I bought it. As far as the wind it is on its way. Don't know for sure what the wind was but that is what the wind alert for IOP was saying . Going to give it another go tomorrow if the wind is favorable.
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HQ Beamer V 3m (thanks soliver)
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3shot
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Thinking about making a day trip to KittyHawk tomorrow myself. Play in the water at Coquina beach, then fly some at Jocky's Ridge.
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ncbowhunter
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Went there last year, that is where I was bitten by the kite bug
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Bladerunner
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Scudding is great fun. It teaches you a whole lot about balance and kite control. It is a huge safety tool as you progress. Feeling comfortable
scudding out of a bad situation can save your butt down the road.
Sometimes folks get stuck at the scudding stage . It's fun and combines lots of skills but is really just a step towards riding.
If you like scudding you are going to love really getting into motion. Enjoy this stage and get good at it but the best is yet to come !
Kites: 2.5m Profoil , Quadrifoil XL kitesurfer, NPW 5 Danger.
Flexifoil: 1.7m Sting, 4.9m Blade 3, 9m Blade 2.
Flysurfer : 19m Speed 2 SA, 7m Pulse
Peter Lynn :18m Phantom, 15m Synergy, 10m Synergy, 1200 Farc, 460 Sarc, 130 Tarc, 5m Peel, 4.2m , 6.4, 8.5 C-Quads, 3.5 LS2 single skin.
Rides: Flexi / P.L. Frankin'Buggy , Shaped + straight skiis, sand skis, Coyote blades. Core 95 ATB. RKB R2 ATB .
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ncbowhunter
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| Quote: Originally posted by Bladerunner | Scudding is great fun. It teaches you a whole lot about balance and kite control. It is a huge safety tool as you progress. Feeling comfortable
scudding out of a bad situation can save your butt down the road.
Sometimes folks get stuck at the scudding stage . It's fun and combines lots of skills but is really just a step towards riding.
If you like scudding you are going to love really getting into motion. Enjoy this stage and get good at it but the best is yet to come !
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I have really been watching the guys out on the water this week and would love to give it a try later on down the road. I am really limited as to
where and how much I can fly in the mountains as there is alot of gusty winds. Who knows a buggy might be in my future also as I have the means to
build my own.
HQ Symphony 1.8m
HQ Beamer V 3m (thanks soliver)
HQ Beamer IV 5m (thanks KsKiteAddict)
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