Hey everybody,
I got hooked about two months ago and have done most of my flying in the ballfields around town. Just static for now, but looking to get a buggy at
some (distant?) point in the future.
I've met a few interesting characters already, but no serious kiters. Reading the boards, it looks like there some Maryland and Delaware guys out
there. I'd like to hook up with anybody out there this weekend, next weekend, whenever. Give me a shout.
THANKS FOR THE CULT BRO!lad - 23-7-2009 at 07:24 PM
I'm up for getting some guys together if a good spot and wind is available.
I'm NE of Baltimore and there's a few guys in So. DE.
It's just with the crowded beaches and low summer winds, there isn't as much happening (unless you're kite surfing).
Don't forget the NJ buggy bashes that happen near monthly off-season in Wildwood.snobdr - 24-7-2009 at 05:34 AM
Most of the nj buggy club members are sitting around with nothing to do. Im sure some of them would ride with you if you know of good spots. The rest
of us usually head for the water. Your welcome to join us if your up for it.lad - 24-7-2009 at 07:10 AM
Yes, definitely. An earlier NJ Buggy Bash thread here mentioned a proposed evening run at Wildwood this summer - but I don't see anything at the club
site yet!
It would be great to get some of the DE and MD guys together at a convenient locale either at the beach or Eastern Shore - esp. if Todd could bring
all his new toys and HD camera along! rdavis - 24-7-2009 at 02:13 PM
Sweet! Another local! If you're ever in the Dover or Delaware beach area, get in touch. I usually fly at least once a week, even if it's just static
and i'm usually down at the beach on the weekend, in the Dewey/Seashore Park area. There's a few inland spots that my buddy and I hit when we can get
together. Always looking for people to fly with in the area. WELCOME!!rdavis - 24-7-2009 at 02:17 PM
Oh, and I forgot to mention...i've got a Rockville buggy that i'll be selling, as I recently upgraded to a Libre. It's an inexpensive and decent
starter bug if you're interested. And even if not, you're more than welcome to give it or my Libre a spin to get some experience under your belt.frankiter - 24-7-2009 at 03:08 PM
Thanks for the welcome guys. I'm looking forward to getting a lot of good advice from everybody.
Hey rdavis, I could make it to the beach tomorrow, will you be around?lad - 24-7-2009 at 03:57 PM
Rdavis says he's heading to Chincoteague tomorrow.
Maybe you would consider coming over to Todd's Solomon's Island bash Sunday? (maybe you'll get to appear in his next HD movie!) :D
Either way, I will definitely be at the DE beaches a few of these Summer weekends coming up and maybe some of us can then meet up.shehatesmyhobbies - 24-7-2009 at 09:36 PM
Hey Lad, where's Todd's Solomon's Island Bash. Rian called me earlier and say someone showed him a pic on here that Todd and a few others were flying
at on Sunday.He told me I should give you or Todd a quick hit on here and see what's up. I guess this is what he was talking about. If it is close
and I wouldn't be imposing on anyone I would love to come fly! u2u me if possible.
Thanks Richshehatesmyhobbies - 24-7-2009 at 09:39 PM
Also a welcome to the pkf to Frankiter! rdavis and I are located in the Dover Smyrna area. We are always looking for someone and somewhere to fly! I
am actually contacting another park in New Castle, Lad put me on to this one. Rode by there the other day, WOW big possible area to fly and buggy!
See you in the fields!
Richlad - 25-7-2009 at 03:28 AM
Yep - I stay over at Milford with a non-flying bud a few times a month - usually to check the beaches out.
just below the Thomas Johnson Memorial Bridge / Rt. 4 / Patuxent Beach Rd. (you can see the area in Todd's Binary Lies video posted here)
shehatesmyhobbies - 25-7-2009 at 06:13 PM
Well I just did a map quest and it is a 120 mile 3hr trek for me. I probably won't make it. Not that it wouldn't be worth it. My work hours require me
to be asleep early. I wish I could have made some plans to be over there close already. would have been a lot easier. I hope all involved have a
blast. Next time I will arrange to come over the day before and catch a campground or something for the night. Hope the winds are high and the rides
are long!lad - 25-7-2009 at 06:53 PM
shehatesmyhobbies ,
sorry you won't be there ;-( (it's over 2 hours drive for me too!)
You, rdavis and I will have to meet up sometime at the beaches real soon!shehatesmyhobbies - 26-7-2009 at 10:14 AM
no doubt, I was going to go to Chincoteague with him and my other friends. I actually talked to him last night and he said he was getting big air with
his sabre 9.5. That thing is a beauty!. It is just way to crowded for me. I don't won't to get all upset when ding dongs keep walking in my flight
path. Had some people off season walk right into my lines as I was flying. Couldn't believe they couldn't see the 12 ft wide kite right in front of
them. I wish I didn't have such a messed up work schedule. But at least I'm still working, gotta have kite funds.lol Hope all involved today have a
blast!
See you soonrdavis - 26-7-2009 at 12:45 PM
Quote:
Originally posted by frankiter
Hey rdavis, I could make it to the beach tomorrow, will you be around?
Yeah, like everyone is saying, i'm down in Chincoteague, VA for about the next week. After I get back (not sure when, next weekend at the latest) i'll
be hitting the Delaware beaches regularly on weekends and would gladly meet up with you.Todd - 26-7-2009 at 02:58 PM
Nice to have met you today and welcome to the PKF! Wish there was more wind for you today but we'll get'em next time.
Thanks to everyone else that came down to visit today, even though we got skunked it was a good time.frankiter - 26-7-2009 at 07:39 PM
At least I didn't get skunked out of soaking up a lot of good advice. Nice to meet you all, see you all again.snobdr - 27-7-2009 at 05:42 PM
Are there any inland spots near northern de to ride?shehatesmyhobbies - 28-7-2009 at 01:17 PM
There is a spot in Smyrna, not excatly northern DE, but more in the middle. Its called Big Oak Park. It is just north of Willis Chevrolet. It is on
the east side of Rt !. Not a bad spot for static or buggy. Rdavis and I fly there when the wind is coming from the NW, W sometimes SW if they are
good. There is another spot I am checking on at rt 40 and 896. It is called Friends of Glascow. It has a really big space by the tennis courts where
it would be great for buggies, boards and statci. There is ample room there, but I am checking on permission. It is a public park, but I am not sure
if it is a limited access or not. They have a "board" I am writing an email to. I will post or shoot you an email if you like when I find something
out.snobdr - 28-7-2009 at 01:25 PM
Glascow would be an hour ride for meshehatesmyhobbies - 28-7-2009 at 01:58 PM
You must live in PA?shehatesmyhobbies - 28-7-2009 at 03:48 PM
If the all clear comes on glascow park, it would be worth the hour drive if the winds are steady. What a huge field!snobdr - 28-7-2009 at 06:32 PM
Yea pa here, yea id make the trip for good winds and a big field. Theres a place in pa but good winds are rare. Its also like an hour from me. If you
get the ok would i be cool to bring a friend or two?lad - 29-7-2009 at 09:42 AM
All those spots are :45-1:30 away from me - I'd show up if the conditions are right. The beaches will be best after the tourists are gone. Too bad
some of you DE guys would have to pay the ferry to get to Wildwood - which is ideal.frankiter - 29-7-2009 at 09:54 AM
I must've driven through that intersection a million times and never realized there was a possible kiting field there....course I've only been looking
for a few months. I'll be up there Saturday morning on my way to a weekend full of family obligations which will keep me from flying - ughhh.shehatesmyhobbies - 29-7-2009 at 01:45 PM
I sent the email on flying there yesterday. I am patiently (yeah right) awaiting an answer. Snobdr, you can bring whoever, I just ask that we all do
our best to respect the others using the park of course. I made sure to put that in my email to them. Don't want to get a black eye. I am surprised
frankiter that you have not seen the park, it's almost 2 yrs old now. Right across from the new State Police Hdqtrs. It looks like an awesome place
and would hold a dozen static flyers and a handful of buggies at one time as well. If I do not get an answer soon I am going to make an appointment
with the person in charge of party reservations for the pavilions to see if they can help me out. I am very happy to see that there are more locals
than I thought. Can't wait to fly with everyone!shehatesmyhobbies - 29-7-2009 at 01:47 PM
I so look forward to off season at wildwood. I may not be able to make it there every weekend but I will be making the trek. I now have a camper and
will be able to make the trip the day before and stay comfortably. De beaches will be great too. I know Rian is having a blast in Chincoteague right
now!lad - 29-7-2009 at 04:14 PM
As I mentioned to others, I did see a largish parafoil being flown at the Glasgow park fro rt. 40. The parks site has no working rules link and, since
it's still under development, it all may be a work in progress. So maybe an early, friendly approach to them would work. I'm still not so sure what
kind of winds to expect there.
I can definitely envision a once-a-month meetup at the DE beaches or Wildwood during the off seasons.shehatesmyhobbies - 29-7-2009 at 04:34 PM
