Power Kite Forum

Video channel of Juan Valdez

 Pages:  1  ..  3    5  

Juan - 11-4-2023 at 10:25 PM



https://youtu.be/LHefQDbebnI

kteguru - 12-4-2023 at 05:41 PM

You're a machine Juan :thumbup:
I wish I could get in that much buggying:thumbup::thumbup::cool:

Juan - 13-4-2023 at 05:13 AM

Thanks, but 7 days in 2023 are not that much?

Juan - 2-5-2023 at 11:08 PM




https://youtu.be/o2EjW3npHPY

Juan - 4-5-2023 at 10:30 PM




https://youtu.be/0kjMQChrtlA

Juan - 11-5-2023 at 12:22 AM




https://youtu.be/VWD5Tl1wxDA

kteguru - 11-5-2023 at 10:44 AM

Always enjoy your videos Juan :thumbup:
I enjoyed 6 days of kiting last month but that has to hold me over till October when the beach opens again :(

Juan - 11-5-2023 at 11:07 AM

Thank you! Your beach is closed in summer?

kteguru - 11-5-2023 at 03:05 PM

Beach is open for sunbathers but illegal for kiting until september/october.
I hope Bella is doing well in doggy heaven.

RedSky - 11-5-2023 at 08:12 PM

Nice one Juan. My style of video. :thumbup:
:thumbup: Another thumbs up for using Bronski Beat, a great tune. 80s forever!
Sorry to hear of Bella's passing. No doubt she had the best life. Sandy beaches and BBQs


Juan - 11-5-2023 at 10:11 PM

Quote: Originally posted by kteguru  
Beach is open for sunbathers but illegal for kiting until september/october.
I hope Bella is doing well in doggy heaven.


No other beach around?:(

Juan - 11-5-2023 at 10:12 PM

Quote: Originally posted by RedSky  
Nice one Juan. My style of video. :thumbup:
:thumbup: Another thumbs up for using Bronski Beat, a great tune. 80s forever!
Sorry to hear of Bella's passing. No doubt she had the best life. Sandy beaches and BBQs



Thank you, Red! :duh:

Juan - 18-5-2023 at 10:05 PM




https://youtu.be/4C1WzzO5h8A

kteguru - 19-5-2023 at 06:44 AM

Beach looks smooth and fast. Great video!
Best time of the day is always the BBQ :)

Juan - 21-5-2023 at 01:06 AM




https://youtu.be/zxWOgMQfcrQ

Juan - 21-5-2023 at 11:53 PM



https://youtu.be/2cVP_w33NNo

jantie - 23-5-2023 at 12:16 AM

been there and it was great to watch..!!

RedSky - 9-6-2023 at 05:43 PM

Quote: Originally posted by Juan  



https://youtu.be/4C1WzzO5h8A


Cool video. Those other guys are eating sand. I think you're using NOS on your buggy. :thumbup::thumbup:

Juan - 15-6-2023 at 09:59 PM




https://youtu.be/jkvkqe-GB7s

Juan - 16-6-2023 at 10:36 PM




https://youtu.be/tJmcnD87l44

Juan - 17-6-2023 at 11:10 PM


https://youtu.be/B_7jMHW_yok



https://youtu.be/oslIQX81f7w

Juan - 18-6-2023 at 10:26 PM




https://youtu.be/K6c0XvyP1CM

Juan - 19-6-2023 at 10:26 PM




https://youtu.be/o-TZOD3EtlU

jantie - 20-6-2023 at 12:11 AM

keep them coming Juan, here and on FB..!!!
promote the sport so maybe we can get more beach available in Europe.
(for as long that there are beaches ofcourse..)

RedSky - 25-6-2023 at 01:13 AM

Agreed :cool::thumbup:

Juan - 5-7-2023 at 12:07 AM




https://youtu.be/aBTuwYjPKHo

RedSky - 5-7-2023 at 07:06 PM

Love it Juan. Great video! :thumbup::thumbup::thumbup:
@3:14 Was that an attachment for a tandem buggy?

Juan - 5-7-2023 at 07:39 PM

:bigok:

Juan - 6-7-2023 at 10:19 PM


https://youtu.be/nC0tiWEo34w


https://youtu.be/ZV1s4Z1R8Ds


https://youtu.be/srMtdwOH2_4


https://youtu.be/uMcjHfkQeNc

Juan - 16-7-2023 at 09:47 PM




https://youtu.be/Z7Z3RARJaQk

kteguru - 17-7-2023 at 08:59 AM

Awesome vids.
Any idea of how the buggy broke?
Keep on buggin:cool::thumbup::thumbup:

Juan - 17-7-2023 at 09:44 AM

Yes, the buggy broke because Frank ate too many burgers:lol:

kteguru - 17-7-2023 at 11:08 AM

ahh, that happens sometimes:lol:

Juan - 7-8-2023 at 10:10 PM




https://youtu.be/4ryj2y8huXY

kteguru - 8-8-2023 at 07:05 AM

I was just thinking the other day that we haven't seen a video from Juan lately. I bet he will post one soon ;)

:thumbup::thumbup:

RedSky - 8-8-2023 at 07:27 AM

Just as I suspected, Juan is alive! You see kteguru, I told you.
Mad skills and great food. :thumbup::thumbup:

Juan - 8-8-2023 at 10:23 PM

Yeah, Elias is the new dutch champion (H1) and one of the best riders of the world.

RedSky - 9-8-2023 at 11:21 PM

Quote: Originally posted by Juan  
Yeah, Elias is the new dutch champion (H1) and one of the best riders of the world.


:thumbup: Sure, but is he also the best BBQ videographer? I think not. :cool:

Juan - 10-8-2023 at 10:38 PM

:D:thumbup:

part2

Juan - 18-8-2023 at 10:25 PM




https://youtu.be/bAP422BEOoE

kteguru - 19-8-2023 at 07:02 AM

I would fly out there just to join you for the fantastic barbeque, but did I just see fried banana :puzzled:

:thumbup::thumbup:

RedSky - 19-8-2023 at 06:15 PM

Quote: Originally posted by kteguru  
I would fly out there just to join you for the fantastic barbeque, but did I just see fried banana :puzzled:

:thumbup::thumbup:


This is why I voted for Brexit. When the banana frying started, I knew it was the beginning of the end. :lol:

Great video as always Juan. Throwing a BBQ into the mix is an instant 3 thumbs up from me. :thumbup::thumbup::thumbup:

jantie - 20-8-2023 at 02:30 AM

3 thumbs up for the BBQ, same here!!

Juan - 20-8-2023 at 10:14 AM

I didn t try Franks bananas, because there was no meat in it.:D
But the others liked it. Frank prepared it with coconut, almonds, vanilla ice and amaretto...

Juan - 21-8-2023 at 10:07 PM




https://youtu.be/D4zBiDyIHoU

kteguru - 22-8-2023 at 06:24 AM

So Juan,,, since you fly these kites all the time could you share your opinion of them? Do you prefer one over another? Are there particular flight characteristics in some models that you like or dislike? Are some better upwind or downwind? Perhaps some have different build quality? I generally fly race kites on handles over here but when the wind is nuclear and gusty I put up a tube. Are some easier to get a hold of online than others since there are not really any dealers here in the states. Thanks for the help :thumbup::thumbup:

Juan - 22-8-2023 at 06:47 AM

The R1V4 is maybe the best kite for buggy racing at the moment. Its easy to handle, very stable in gusty wind and very fast. Upwind performance is good, downwind is excellent!
The Boom is more tricky. To find the right trim is not easy and it takes some time learning how to fly it stable and fast. It doesnt forgive the pilots mistakes. But if you can handle it, its a weapon! Upwind and downwind performance is both very good and the acceleration is outstanding. But in very gusty winds, this kite is a challenge.
I love both kites - prefer the Boom a little bit, but use the R1V4 if the conditions a difficult or dangerous.
Another thing is, that the Ozone has kevlar/aramide bridlelines, which means it is not allowed for international races or for example for races in Germany. NL/F/UK allowed aramide for their national races. A spare dyneema bridle costs EUR 420 plus 2h to change it. The Boom has dyneema, so its legal for all races.

08/2023

Juan - 18-9-2023 at 11:45 PM



https://youtu.be/21OIkwwQMXs

kteguru - 19-9-2023 at 08:44 AM

It's been so quiet in here lately I thought everyone died :D.

Can't go wrong with shrimp on the barbie! Looks like Frank got a new buggy too :thumbup::thumbup:

RedSky - 19-9-2023 at 07:35 PM

Yes, kteguru. Been waiting for someone to post up too. I keep checking but see nothing.
We can at least rely on Juan and Jantie for videos.
I don't know how Juan gets so much free time for Buggies, Buddies & BBQs, (there's the title of your next video, you're welcome ;))
I really wish I had more playtime. :(

Another good video. Always leaving my hungry for more ;)

Juan - 21-9-2023 at 10:22 AM

Quote: Originally posted by kteguru  
Looks like Frank got a new buggy too :thumbup::thumbup:


No new buggy, but some new parts like new siderails.

Juan - 21-9-2023 at 10:24 AM

Quote: Originally posted by RedSky  

I don't know how Juan gets so much free time for Buggies, Buddies & BBQs, (there's the title of your next video, you're welcome ;))
I really wish I had more playtime. :(


I take the time, because life is short.

Juan - 5-10-2023 at 12:10 AM



https://youtu.be/87L0JecfOAM

RedSky - 5-10-2023 at 08:33 PM

:D:thumbup:

Juan - 18-10-2023 at 12:13 AM




https://youtu.be/FO9U2yCuYsE

kteguru - 18-10-2023 at 10:00 AM

Always great video's. I've been taking more time for buggying lately also. Like you say,,, life is short :thumbup:

RedSky - 18-10-2023 at 09:54 PM

The perfect balance of food vs buggy. Juan is living the dream for sure. :thumbup:

Glad to hear you're getting some too kteguru.

Juan - 20-10-2023 at 07:25 AM




https://youtu.be/fuON0wrOg2U

kteguru - 20-10-2023 at 09:09 AM

Ozone was getting left in the dust there at one point :thumbup::thumbup:

Juan - 22-10-2023 at 11:29 AM




https://youtu.be/3yDm02_Q0uI

kteguru - 22-10-2023 at 02:49 PM

Nice to see the fixed bridle kites still see some love :thumbup::thumbup::cool:

Juan - 24-10-2023 at 12:36 AM






https://youtu.be/-UKyuNV8F-I

kteguru - 24-10-2023 at 11:34 AM

sabotage at 5:00 :o :smilegrin:

Juan - 24-10-2023 at 12:42 PM

Jana with the peak came from the right side. Detlef with the R1 had to give way.

Juan - 27-10-2023 at 11:54 PM




https://youtu.be/AZF6k5FlV6E

kteguru - 28-10-2023 at 07:00 AM

Many great shots from the ATV :thumbup:.
Would be nice if we had that many kiters here in the states. Kiting with one or two others is a large turnout here:lol:

Juan - 6-11-2023 at 11:20 PM




https://youtu.be/p3ILVcOzV_c

kteguru - 7-11-2023 at 10:31 AM

Nice hearing the pilots perspective on things :thumbup::thumbup:

Juan - 29-11-2023 at 12:43 AM







https://youtu.be/g7Alz8upMQo

Juan - 5-12-2023 at 02:02 AM





https://youtu.be/8lbIT62hIzA

kteguru - 5-12-2023 at 04:42 PM

Very impressive Start by Jort!

I looked up Texel on the map and it certainly looks like buggy heaven :wee:

Brouwersdam 12/2023

Juan - 14-12-2023 at 11:46 PM



https://youtu.be/vh8lfK_vd9w

Juan - 25-12-2023 at 01:40 AM




https://youtu.be/0nNGg61Gka0

Juan - 3-1-2024 at 11:06 PM




https://youtu.be/jvEcaivEvhc

kteguru - 4-1-2024 at 08:02 AM

I have never seen the Enata before. Are they still around?

But most importantly......DONUTS !!! :thumbup::thumbup:

Juan - 4-1-2024 at 12:22 PM

Used Enatas are rare but Maurice got some

Juan - 12-1-2024 at 02:06 AM






https://youtu.be/PCPDMesIo7Y

RedSky - 13-1-2024 at 06:45 AM

:cool: :thumbup:

Snowkiting Olpe 01/2024

Juan - 22-1-2024 at 11:28 PM

First try snowkiting:



https://youtu.be/JvB9KgQP4tQ

Snowkiting Olpe 01/2024

Juan - 22-1-2024 at 11:36 PM

First time snowkiting



https://youtu.be/JvB9KgQP4tQ

kteguru - 23-1-2024 at 06:58 AM

In the snow for a change. Very nice!
Evan in the snow you remembered the most important part,,, sausage and beer!:thumbup::thumbup::cool:

Juan - 23-1-2024 at 09:41 AM

BBQ is always most important:D

Juan - 31-1-2024 at 02:25 AM






https://youtu.be/YJEz7d9ZWjk

Juan - 5-2-2024 at 11:16 PM




https://youtu.be/IrWI6FPMGBI

RedSky - 6-2-2024 at 02:56 AM

:cool: :thumbup:

kteguru - 6-2-2024 at 08:53 AM

I always wondered if anyone ever ran into the windmills :lol: . At least you didn't hit the spinning part :D

Two thumbs up :thumbup::thumbup:

Juan - 6-2-2024 at 09:32 AM

I think, the spinning wheel is 35 or 40m above the ground. I use 11m lines plus bar lines and bridle lines. Should be around 16m in total.
Riding there is allowed up to 25m lines in total.

Juan - 16-2-2024 at 03:33 AM






https://youtu.be/AnISkgHVE6E

kteguru - 19-2-2024 at 01:37 PM

Full contact buggying at 2:15 :o:thumbup::thumbup:

RedSky - 24-2-2024 at 03:42 PM

That son of a dog! He tried to kill you, twice! ;D :thumbup:

Juan - 13-3-2024 at 11:43 PM



https://youtu.be/m6uTGMSUyZY

RedSky - 14-3-2024 at 02:19 AM

Amazing skills! Great beach. :thumbup::thumbup:

kteguru - 14-3-2024 at 06:31 AM

Impressive reverse activity !! :thumbup::thumbup:

Juan - 17-3-2024 at 01:53 AM



https://youtu.be/zdXV968DCo8

Juan - 23-3-2024 at 02:54 AM






https://youtu.be/y2WGFAyk3hI

Randy - 23-3-2024 at 04:14 AM

OMG! That's terrible! Looks really painful. :o Hoping for a quick recovery.

kteguru - 23-3-2024 at 05:55 AM

Yikes :o That was a bad spill! Hope you have a speedy recovery. Everything started out so well too with pizza and burgers but then soon went downhill :(

Juan - 23-3-2024 at 06:37 AM

Thank you guys!
Surprisingly its not painful. It will be fixed with a metall plate next week or so. No big issue.

RedSky - 23-3-2024 at 05:24 PM

Dang! :shocking:

That caught me by surprise! Hope you're on the mend.
What happened? I keep replaying the clip to figure it out. I might be mistaken but it seems to me that the tyre came off the rim.
I hope the surgeon is using A4 stainless steel. We don't want you rusting on the beach.

Juan - 24-3-2024 at 03:50 AM

Thank you!
I did not notice the dry tidal channel in front of me. I jumped down just a little bit but hit the following edge in a very bad angle. My backwheels went upwards and I made a salto. Upside down the kite pulled me sideways out of the buggy.
The front wheel has been damaged because of the last impact of the buggy when it steered to the left.

 Pages:  1  ..  3    5