Hi,

I'm a brit who's just moved to Tucson, AZ to start graduate school. I was pretty big into kiting a couple of years ago, but haven't really been out much recently. I was wondering if anyone knew where the best/most local locations would be for me to check out, and whether there is anyone else in the area who flies. I still have a (dust covered) 3.5m razor that needs an airing, though I obviously couldn't bring my buggy with me. Thanks for any help!

Stu

Welcome to the PKF, Stu! I'm pretty sure we have some Arizona and Las Vegas folks on here. Tucson anyone?

I found this on the boards...

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Originally posted by jonesing4wind ...On the brighter side, maybe Arizona should start hosting an event. There is a HUGE dry lake about 75 minutes east of Tucson. Right off Interstate 10. Nothing but a tiny town called Willcox, AZ nearby. I have only been out there once. I think it is one of the largest dry lakes though, at around 50 square miles... Sean

And the followup post:

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Originally posted by mecdave You're not kidding! That is one huge dry lake! Check out these two Landsat7 photos taken from the same altitude... Ivanpah http://www.buggytexas.com/sats/Ivanpah.jpg Cochise - Willcox, Arizona http://www.buggytexas.com/sats/cochise.jpg

Maybe that's a start for you, although 120 km isn't exactly local for your afternoon fix.

Hey there Stu, welcome to Tucson. I go to Willcox to buggy its really hard pack this time of year the winds are great and the temps are finally getting cooler. if you want to fly some time let me know.

Bryan