strictlycarved
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high winds and big kite
so the wind was up earlier today and i thought what a great day to bring out my peter lynn arc 1120. so i unfolded it and was untangeling the strings
when the kite just took off. and i happened to be hooked in. the kite suddenly started dragging me across the field, about 200 ft later i realized it
was not stopping due to the tangled lines and then i just had to bail. my first experience with this kite was not a good one. its hard to fly without
a partner. but man does this thing pull. so does any one have any tips for flying this beast im new to the pl and its a little different.
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USA_Eli_A
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lay your line out first, check for tangle, then lay that kite out on the edge of the window wingtip first, launch it straight to the closest edge of
the window and keep it low, as it inflates and pressurizes it'll be easy to tell if you've rigged correctly, and if you need to bail, just take right
back to where you launched from.
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strictlycarved
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the problem was i could not steer. im unsure cause no matter what side of the window i put it in it just seems to flutter an blow all over the place.
today was just a huge disaster. whats a good wind range for this kite. i really dont know to much about it. and another question is a have a cabrihna
chicken loop but its not traditional, it has no middle thing to keep it in place on the spreader bar, it just has a saftey release on the loop. i have
no idea what its all about, thanks.
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strictlycarved
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oh and how do you repair a tear, is their a special way or should i have it done professionally?
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bigkahuna
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You can probably use nylon sail repair tape (the tape intended for fixing spinnakers).
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USA_Eli_A
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right, thats why, you 'should' detach your lines and lay them out before the kite is layed out, then attach the lines to the kite, but secure the
kites wingtip so it won't launch when you aren't ready. Once you think everything is hooked up properly, then go for a launch, be patient, my
experience with them is that they inflate slowly, while it's inflating, keep the kite close to the edge, give the lines a good looking over as it
inflates, that way you know the lines will allow you to control the kite.
the tear, if it's small you can grab some tedlar tapes; 3104-0 Se Powell Boulevard, Portland, Oregon, 97202 800 363-2870. Ask for sail repait tape.
I don't have any in stock at the moment or I'd send you some...
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NPWfever
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I had almost the same issue with my Bomba, not like a fixed bridle, ANY line tension=launch. I still haven't flown it and it has been about a month.
I'm a bit afraid of it and I won't fly without someone up there untl I get good.
\"Once you have flown you will walk the earth with your eyes turned skyward; for there you have been, there you long to return\" Leonardo Da
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2m Junkie
P3 Prism Stylus
3m Goflyakite Foil
5.5m NPW9b (Homemade)
6m Ozone Access
8m Pansh Ace
11m S-ARC
14m Naish Boxer
17m Peter Lynn Bomba
Kitewing (Homemade)
Kitebuggy (Homemade)
Skis for buggy
Skis for feet
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PrairieWind
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Here is a link to a manual for all twinskin kites.
www.peterlynnkiteboarding.com/pdf/tsman.pdf
That might help some.
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burritobandit
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Here's a good instructional video on self launching and other stuff, if you haven't already seen it:
http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=2752930869302000363&...
Kites:
2012 TS 7,9,12/2007 Waroo 3,5/2009 Kahoona 9.5
Flexifoil Ion 2 8.5
HQ Hydra 350
Naish Helix 2, Cult 3,4.5
Ozone Zephyr 17m
Rides:
2011 Best Profanity 134, Cabrinha Kiteskate, Cabrinha Nugget, 2k9 Cabrinha Plasma 146x50, 2k9 Flexifoil Delta 139x41.5, 2011 Slingshot Darko 135x41,
Slingshot Scud, Tona wakeskate, Flexifoil Flexdeck, MBS Pro 90, MBS Ambush x 2, some oldskool buggy
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Bladerunner
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| Quote: | Originally posted by NPWfever
I had almost the same issue with my Bomba, not like a fixed bridle, ANY line tension=launch. I still haven't flown it and it has been about a month.
I'm a bit afraid of it and I won't fly without someone up there untl I get good. |
 
Holy SMOKE :!: I NEVER thought I'ld here Nick talking so sensable :?:
What happened .... 16th B'day ?, the new girlfriend wasn't impressed ? 
Looks like Blood and guts NPW may grow old enough to share a drink with us !!!! 
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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dylanj423
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usu sent burrito, then i saw who you are... see you later. ignore u2u
WHAT I FLY:
Flysurfer Soul v2 12m, Soul 15m, Soul v2 21m
Flexi Rage 1.8m, Jojo RM 3m, Flexi Blurr 3.5, Flexi Blade 4.0m, Flexi Blade 4.9m, Flexi Blurr 5, Jojo RM 6m
WHAT I RIDE:
Kite Skates, Libre Full Race, GI Conflict 106, OR Mako 140, Spleene Door 159
What I Am In The Market For: Peter Lynn Vapors, Weatherproof Kite Buggy Bag for Libre, PL or Flexi Small Buggy to Tow With, Flexi Pro Link Handles,
Flexi Lines, Flexi Kite Killers
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NPWfever
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Mood: Is now a P2 pilot, flying a Charly One Harness, and an Ozone Buzz Z =D
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Yes 16th Bday actually, no GF rite now..... and I took lessons from Anton Rainold
and he talked some sense into me. And can't drink....16!? and I get $1000 if I don't drink till I'm 21, and alcohol tastes like poopie.
Oh and Dylan? Why is the symphony 1.8 "for fun" but the smaller 1.7 is not....? 
\"Once you have flown you will walk the earth with your eyes turned skyward; for there you have been, there you long to return\" Leonardo Da
Vinci
2m Junkie
P3 Prism Stylus
3m Goflyakite Foil
5.5m NPW9b (Homemade)
6m Ozone Access
8m Pansh Ace
11m S-ARC
14m Naish Boxer
17m Peter Lynn Bomba
Kitewing (Homemade)
Kitebuggy (Homemade)
Skis for buggy
Skis for feet
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BeamerBob
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| Quote: | Originally posted by NPWfever
Oh and Dylan? Why is the symphony 1.8 "for fun" but the smaller 1.7 is not....? |
The 1.8 Symphony is noticeably smaller than a 1.7 sq. m kite. Also the symphony is a 2 line kite whereas the sting is a 4 line.
Coastal Wind Sports Team Rider
Landsegler Disc wheels
PTW Hero Buggy - XXtreme ApeXX Buggy US 88 - Libre Hardcore
IvanpahBuggyExpo.com
Youtube link
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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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Taper123
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PL's just have a completely different learning curve. Once in the air you can do whatever you want, including just tying it off and forgetting about
it. I'm finally up to a decent success ratio on launches... simply terrific kites once you get them into the sky.
But for the easiest launches... FULL inflation really helps (I cheat and use a cordless leaf blower).
What do you do with your foils?
Charger 8, 12, 19
Scorpion 10, 16
And other foils...
Flexifoil Bug, CrazyFly board, MBS atb
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Bladerunner
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I quit drinking a long time ago and don't miss it a bit . It's an awfull way to get high anyway. Getting the pants scared off of you is a WAY better
rush ! I'ld take them up on that !
Trouble now for you is you will be wanting a car to get to kite spots ! $  $
| Quote: | Originally posted by NPWfever
Yes 16th Bday actually, no GF rite now..... and I took lessons from Anton Rainold
and he talked some sense into me. And can't drink....16!? and I get $1000 if I don't drink till I'm 21, and alcohol tastes like poopie.
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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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strictlycarved
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yea it taking some time getting used to since i relatively new to the sport. but i really like it, hope to get on a flysurfer soon. im going to
skyline this week and man am i excited.
5m beamer
strike 2 9m
dakine fusion
peter lynn arc 1120
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