madday92
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Registered: 2-9-2014
Location: Fort Wayne, IN
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Midwestern kite flyers
Hey there!
So I've been flying a 3m prism tensor static for several years in the northeastern Indiana area. I recently picked up a MBS comp 26 mountain board
from Smeagol and have been trying to get moving on it with a 5m Ozone flow that I got from him as well.
I would really love to try out different kites possibly a buggy as well as getting some tips from a more experienced rider!
Anyone willing to help a newb out?!
Flysurfer Peak 6m
Phantom II 15m
Radsail Savage 6.5m
Ozone Flow 5m
Prisim Tensor
MBS comp 26
Flexifoil Buggy
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Demoknight
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Registered: 6-7-2013
Location: Atlanta, GA
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I'd recommend you come visit me in Chicago, but its getting pretty warm outside so people are starting to crowd me out of the beach. I could put you
under pretty much any type of kite you might want to try though. I have a few fixed bridle foils, an arc, a friend with a few depower foils, and a
nice buggy. Not to mention my beach is about as good as it gets for kiting away from coastal waters.
NAPKA US8008
Kites:
Ozone R1 V3 7m
Flysurfer Sonic v3 15m
Flysurfer Speed 3 Deluxe 19m
Peter Lynn Charger 2 12m
Ozone Access Reride 6m
Peter Lynn 2013 Reactor 5.5m
Peter Lynn 2013 Reactor 8.6m
Prism Tensor 5.0m
Ride:
GT-Race Code:R6
Weird Beard VTT Custom
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madday92
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Registered: 2-9-2014
Location: Fort Wayne, IN
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That would be fantastic!
I would really like to try out some depowers and arcs as I am hoping to pick one up in the somewhat near future and would like to find what works best
for me. This winter I hope to hop on my skis and get moving on those as well.
Flysurfer Peak 6m
Phantom II 15m
Radsail Savage 6.5m
Ozone Flow 5m
Prisim Tensor
MBS comp 26
Flexifoil Buggy
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Bladerunner
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Registered: 10-17-2006
Location: Vancouver
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If you plan to consider arcs then getting sometime on one ahead will be a HUGE advantage.
Having somebody demonstrate the tricks to ground handling will save you a ton of agro' should you choose that route.
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 .
Ken (K2)
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madday92
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Location: Fort Wayne, IN
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As far as my what I'm considering for my next purchase and what route to take I'm really not sure what my next step should be.
Right now I am flying on handles only. I can fly on a bar but I don't like the lack of brake control. I have a harness that I'd really like to use
more, but I'm a bit at woe to use a strop and fly hooked in with no safety. Come winter I would like to hop on my skis as well.
I've been considering an Ozone turbo bar to fly my current FB on my harness.
On the other hand I've also been looking at depower and arcs esp. for the wind range (I'm inland so wind can vary quite a bit over a short period of
time).
If I had more $$$ I'd love to just buy away, unfortunately I must resist the kite bug and narrow my next purchase down a bit..... 
@demoknight
What area of Lake Michigan is your spot on? Just curious for the sake of drive time.
I saw you have an 8m toxic and a turbo bar for sale and I would love to try the turbo bar out with the possibility of purchasing it (see above).
Flysurfer Peak 6m
Phantom II 15m
Radsail Savage 6.5m
Ozone Flow 5m
Prisim Tensor
MBS comp 26
Flexifoil Buggy
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Demoknight
Posts: 1150
Registered: 6-7-2013
Location: Atlanta, GA
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I live in the Lakeview area of Chicago. You are welcome to come fly with me but I definitely recommend making a little weekend of it since the nice
weather has started to crowd my beach with bathing suits. I normally do my summer flying at night because my beach has a few spot lights that make it
easy to see. I have a futon, a comfy couch, and an air mattress  turbo bar is a
good deal at $125 but even better if bought with a nice light wind kite like the big toxic for $500 together!
NAPKA US8008
Kites:
Ozone R1 V3 7m
Flysurfer Sonic v3 15m
Flysurfer Speed 3 Deluxe 19m
Peter Lynn Charger 2 12m
Ozone Access Reride 6m
Peter Lynn 2013 Reactor 5.5m
Peter Lynn 2013 Reactor 8.6m
Prism Tensor 5.0m
Ride:
GT-Race Code:R6
Weird Beard VTT Custom
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madday92
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Location: Fort Wayne, IN
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As good as that deal is I may not be able to pass this deal up http://www.powerkiteforum.com/viewthread.php?tid=28549
Id still probably consider the turbo bar though. But a bug and RTF depower for $450 within driving distance is unbelievably tempting.
Flysurfer Peak 6m
Phantom II 15m
Radsail Savage 6.5m
Ozone Flow 5m
Prisim Tensor
MBS comp 26
Flexifoil Buggy
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Demoknight
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Registered: 6-7-2013
Location: Atlanta, GA
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I saw that deal as well. It is a good deal. The only reason my kite is $400 is because it is still less than a year old. I bought it new from Big
Mike in July last year, so it is less than a year old still.
NAPKA US8008
Kites:
Ozone R1 V3 7m
Flysurfer Sonic v3 15m
Flysurfer Speed 3 Deluxe 19m
Peter Lynn Charger 2 12m
Ozone Access Reride 6m
Peter Lynn 2013 Reactor 5.5m
Peter Lynn 2013 Reactor 8.6m
Prism Tensor 5.0m
Ride:
GT-Race Code:R6
Weird Beard VTT Custom
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SFKITER
Posts: 141
Registered: 8-16-2012
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god flying in chicago is a pain in the ass lol. The winds are so god dam shifty
I FLY HQ KITES
HQ Beamer 5.0
HQ Beamer 4.0
HQ Beamer 3.0
HQ Beamer 2.0
HQ Scout II 4M
HQ Toxic 5M
HQ Symphony 1.7 TR
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Demoknight
Posts: 1150
Registered: 6-7-2013
Location: Atlanta, GA
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Sfkiter you must have been flying west winds. Of course they are shifty. You want to try to only fly stuff between north and east. That way it is
coming off the lake and not chopped up by the tall buildings. It is just as smooth as beach wind from that direction. Nice steady thermal stuff that
stays on all day.
NAPKA US8008
Kites:
Ozone R1 V3 7m
Flysurfer Sonic v3 15m
Flysurfer Speed 3 Deluxe 19m
Peter Lynn Charger 2 12m
Ozone Access Reride 6m
Peter Lynn 2013 Reactor 5.5m
Peter Lynn 2013 Reactor 8.6m
Prism Tensor 5.0m
Ride:
GT-Race Code:R6
Weird Beard VTT Custom
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Mikelp3586
Posts: 46
Registered: 9-3-2016
Location: Muncie,IN
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Mood: ~Living the Dream~
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Madday92 I'm in Muncie and have a great field to fly if you ever want to come this way!
PL Twister 7.5, 3.0
PL Hornet 4.0
HQ Beamer VI 5.0
BUGGY
PL XR COMP
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trancein1
Posts: 134
Registered: 6-23-2009
Location: CHICAGO
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Mood: Damn Kite Quiver!!
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work in the city and live in the suburbs, can bring kite to the city if anyone is interested... montrose beach has a very big beach
Flexifoil II 10.5m
Flexifoil II 3m
Pansh Flux 5m
3 Stunt Kites
Chicago \"The Windy City\"
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Chicagokitejumping
Posts: 161
Registered: 9-11-2009
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Chicago is a nice place for land kitting
Flysurfer Speed 4 Lotus 12
Peter Lynn Charger 12.0
Blokart V3
Neo 11.0
Crossfire II 6,5
Beamer 3,6
MBS Pro 95
MBS PRO 90
MBS COMP 90
Ozone Flow 5.0
Ozone Access 8.0 XT
Flysurfer Speed3 Deluxe 12
Flysurfer Unity 12
Montana V- 9.5
Blokart V-3
NAPKA Member US97
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