Depends on your definition of good. There aren't really any good places to fly in DC, which you'll understand when you get a chance to fly
somewhere nice. Anacostia is usable. But that's not close by foot.ragden - 21-10-2009 at 05:25 AM
Looking over the forecasts for Sunday, I think your best bet within the DC Metro area will be Anacostia park. If you have transportation, the Bowl
also looks like a viable option. I am debating whether I want to hit the water before it gets too cold, or if I want to rip up the Bowl in my buggy...
Hard call as both look viable with the current forecast...
Gonna keep checking this to see if one starts to look better than the other as time progresses. I'll probably make a final decision either Friday or
Saturday night.power - 21-10-2009 at 08:56 AM
Where is the bowl?ragden - 21-10-2009 at 09:07 AM
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Originally posted by power
Where is the bowl?
As previously mentioned, its in Baltimore.
If we wind up going there, I would be willing to pick you up along the way...power - 21-10-2009 at 09:12 AM
I might be able to on Sunday. Could you post a google map satellite image of it? Just curious how big it is.ragden - 21-10-2009 at 09:28 AM
Ugh, my really nice write-up with map included got destroyed by some kind of database error...
The park does not look very big, but it is a lot of fun to ride. What you cannot see from the map is that the terrain is shaped like an ampitheatre
facing the water. When the wind comes in at the right angle, it fills the entire "bowl" allowing you to zip down one side, and up the other and back
again. This makes for some very entertaining trips across the location.
You can park in the parking lot just to the west of the park.
The only catch with this location is wind direction. Due to the tree line, and the shape of the land, the wind direction has to be perfect. Too much
west and it gets really gusty and dangerous. Too much north, and you cannot make the tack up the north east side. You really want a good NW - NNW wind
for this spot. You also have to be very mindful of the trees. There are lots of them, and they will eat your kites.
This is not the greatest spot for a beginner, but if you are careful, it can be a really entertaining location to ride.dtoast - 21-10-2009 at 01:17 PM
Of course I have Firday off and it looks like there's going to be nothing for wind.ragden - 22-10-2009 at 06:00 AM
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Originally posted by dtoast
Of course I have Firday off and it looks like there's going to be nothing for wind.
Of course. Hate it when that happens... Maven454 - 22-10-2009 at 06:02 AM
Ragden, guess it's just as well we'll be gaming Saturday, they're calling for thunderstorms.ragden - 22-10-2009 at 06:20 AM
Yeah, and the bottom fell out of the local forecast for Sunday.
I'll be heading to Dewey if there is still wind. That forecast is looking decent. You are welcome to join us if you want. Maven454 - 22-10-2009 at 06:47 AM
I didn't think Dewey had anything usable in the way of land.ragden - 22-10-2009 at 08:19 AM
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Originally posted by Maven454
I didn't think Dewey had anything usable in the way of land.
I've never looked at the beach. I'm always on the bay side kitesurfing...dtoast - 22-10-2009 at 08:37 AM
I'd be in if there was room on the beach to do some land boarding.
Does your outlaw do well in the gusty air around here? Really looking at the Flysurfers (Pulse, Psycho and the open cell Outlaw) for a depower, what
do you guys think? Snobdr recommended going with a closed cell foil in his earlier post, any particular reason why besides being able to be on the
water with a closed cell?ragden - 22-10-2009 at 09:56 AM
I dont know about room on the beach, as stated earlier. However, I do know that RDavis does some buggy riding out in that area on the beach from time
to time. I've never looked at it so I cannot speak to how much room is available. Sorry. I also think the tides are not in favor this weekend, but I could be wrong...
The Outlaws do alright in gusty winds. As long as the direction is steady, I dont mind the gusts so much. The occasional yanks arent bad and can be
mitigated by letting the bar out (if you had it pulled in at all in the first place). I tend to ride with the bar pulled in about halfway, so if a
gust hits, I just let go of the bar.
The only reason, I can think of, to recommend the Pulse/Psycho/Speed over the Outlaw is the performance on water. The Outlaw is basically an
open-cell Pulse. It doesnt get nearly the same pull as the Speed, nor the lift and depoer of the Psycho, but for land use, it works very well. You can
fly it in water, just dont crash it. Did this once, it sank like a rock. :wow:
If you are even considering heading into the water at a later date, and want to fly a Flysurfer, I'd recommend either the Pusle, Psycho, or Speed. The
most forgiving of those three being the Pulse. I love my Outlaws, and will not be giving them up anytime soon, but they dont fly very well on water...
lad - 24-10-2009 at 02:06 PM
will the Bowl be dry and windy enough for Sun.?power - 24-10-2009 at 03:25 PM
Doubt it. Forecast is looking real bad for tomorow.
