DC Area riders

Welcome Snowone! hope to run into you at WW, I''m sure you've heard about it!

Power and I will be making those hikes up to your guys' spots more frequently next school year when I have my license. For right now it's hard to escape west potomac because our parents dread taking us there and back. Despite the fact its only 20-30min. For us though the drive up is the time to get excited and bet on who will jump higher. The ride home to is argue about who got higher

Todd said that he and Cory weren't going. If you're still going, I might go. But I'd prefer my own hotel room, which wouldn't save you money, thus you're likely not going .

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Originally posted by Maven454 Todd said that he and Cory weren't going. If you're still going, I might go. But I'd prefer my own hotel room, which wouldn't save you money, thus you're likely not going .

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I'm workn so Friday is out for me. Hope to see you on sat lad.

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Originally posted by shehatesmyhobbies Rian and I are hoping to be going on Saturday morning! When we get there we will look you up. I think he still has your number.

I've got his number.
Unless otherwise stated, I think we will be meeting at Crocus Avenue on Saturday. MIGHT change that to the Apollo parking lot. Hard call. Both are good locations to setup on the south-east facing beach.

I'll post here when we have a concrete decision on which location. Or you can just call me.

High tide is late in the afternoon. While I am sure I will be on the beach pretty early, low tide is around 1100, with the high tide at 1700hrs. Beach will be rideable, until about 1400. So, yeah, morning will be the best, but if winds are decent enough, we might be able to keep riding as the tide comes in. Really depends. Either way, hope to see you there..

Thanks man! Looking forward to riding with you soon, I'll shoot you my cell to keep in touch and I hope your Thanksgiving was fantastic as well.

Now rip up some sand and please take some pictures




Power are you flying on Saturday?

On our way down to wildwood right now. Will be there in about an hour. Hope to see you there.

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Originally posted by Maven454 I never bother to argue with the cops about it, arguing with cops (like most authority figures) never seems to get anywhere. I just ask them why we have to leave and then agree to leave.

Unfortunately, that's the best tack. I just hate it when legal assertions are based on spur of the moment thinking or devoid of logic.

Yes, Regan is within the 5 mile limit.... however, I expect you weren't flying anywhere near 500ft. When those FAA regs were written, I suspect SLKs were the most prevalent kites... and no one has felt like fighting that uphill battle since then.

And yes, I probably woke up on the wrong side of the bed this morning.

ATB,
Sam

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Originally posted by indigo_wolf Quote: Originally posted by Maven454 I never bother to argue with the cops about it, arguing with cops (like most authority figures) never seems to get anywhere. I just ask them why we have to leave and then agree to leave. Unfortunately, that's the best tack. I just hate it when legal assertions are based on spur of the moment thinking or devoid of logic. Yes, Regan is within the 5 mile limit.... however, I expect you weren't flying anywhere near 500ft. When those FAA regs were written, I suspect SLKs were the most prevalent kites... and no one has felt like fighting that uphill battle since then. And yes, I probably woke up on the wrong side of the bed this morning. ATB, Sam

Yeah, but because of that 500ft limit, helicopters have to stay below 500ft. And they like to travel along the river, so if it's not Reagan complaining about the kites, it's the helicopter pilots... Though I've been told that as long as the kite is below 100ft, it's okay. And since most of us very rarely (if ever) fly on lines longer than 100ft, it shouldn't be an issue. But again, arguing with cops :ticking:.

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Originally posted by power But at least I've discovered a new great flying spot-

Aren't those radio towers?

Granted even the light towers at some of the fields in Harvey Garcelon Sports Complex‎/Kinder Farm Park (Millersville, MD) make me nervous.... although it is still a nice spot. Definitely worth a look by anyone in the MD/DC area
Harvey Garcelon Sports Complex

On the plus side, after you are done flying, you can commune with the goats at the farm across the drive from the parking lot.

I called my girlfriend from there, and she wanted to know where the heck I was and why were there goats in the background. :puzzled:

ATB,
Sam

Yes even in D.C. the wind was blowing. Had a nice session, with a few lofting's, but depower is so much harder than I thought. I flew for 2 hours before I had to pack it up and I could never even manage to get on the board.:barf:

Yeah, it was pretty funny. Power got lofted around 12 to 15 feet. That was when he decided maybe there was too much wind for the 10m .

Just a tad too much wind

Did you redirect and land softly, or did you crash and burn?
Hope you learned your lesson...
You have to be careful what winds you fly that big beast in.

I know of at least two nice depowers that got a line snapped at WW today (one of them was mine )

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Originally posted by ragden Did you redirect and land softly, or did you crash and burn? Hope you learned your lesson... You have to be careful what winds you fly that big beast in.

A few of the loftings I got the redirect. The big one- well, errr, um, hmmm- no. But yes I learned my lesson (but it'll probably happen again):singing:. Is the nemesis known to be a real lifty kite?

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Originally posted by lad I know of at least two nice depowers that got a line snapped at WW today (one of them was mine )

Not the Access I hope? Having read further down the thread ... It's the Access . That makes me sad.

You think it makes YOU sad...:duh:

http://everything2.com/title/How+knots+weaken+rope

Add to that that dyneema, spectra, and most of modern kiting lines (not SLK lines) all have a relatively low melting points. Knots that generate friction will generally degrade the line fairly quickly.

Any SLK (polyester/dacron) line will burn through Spectra or Dyeema in a very short time (read sub-10 seconds), it there is any real tension at all).

Nothin like watching your flying lines getting smoked by an 8 year old with a diamond kite.

ATB,
Sam

Always better to ask first before you head somewhere. Even if they are amicable to letting you fly there, if you just show up unanncounced, they will be less likely to let you stay.

When snowkiting in upstate New York, we always checked with the owners of an area before setting up on their land, even though we knew we had permission already. Its a common courtesy thing.

Permission has been granted but not without conditions.

1. Stay away from the house, there is a high voltage feed going to it.
2. There will be dogs present at times and are to be on a leash. The Chief Engineer asked that if we see this not being obeyed to please say something to them. Additionally to please make sure they are cleaning up after the dog.


I will be bringing a trash bag to pick up after others who can't. Trash only

This could be a very nice thing and I hope everyone can adhere by what is asked.