Power Kite Forum - Wanted, Pass the Arc

Wanted, Pass the Arc

stetson05 - 2-11-2009 at 10:03 PM

I would really like to try an arc an no one near me has one. :no:

Is anyone willing to pass around an arc. I am not picky about which one. I just would really like a chance to experience all the unique aspects of flying an arc. :yes:

If not, I understand and will wait till I can travel to try one.
Thanks

f0rgiv3n - 2-11-2009 at 10:26 PM

I was gonna say you could try mine but I'm 5 hours away from ya and there's arc flyers at the coast anyways. I'd rather travel 5 hours towards the ocean over 5 hours towards Idaho any day :D

bigkid - 2-11-2009 at 10:58 PM

If you want I can bring mine to the sod farm. Let me know

stetson05 - 3-11-2009 at 12:22 AM

:thumbup:

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Originally posted by f0rgiv3n
I was gonna say you could try mine but I'm 5 hours away from ya and there's arc flyers at the coast anyways. I'd rather travel 5 hours towards the ocean over 5 hours towards Idaho any day :D

Thanks but I am with you on this one. I love the coast. I am considering going to snowkite soldier but not sure yet.:wee:

Bigkid
I would love to both go the the sod farm and try an arc, thanks. Big winds forecasted on Friday and Saturday down here. Probably too short of notice though. U2U sent

bigkid - 3-11-2009 at 03:18 AM

Friday might work out, I'll make some phone calls.

soccerflyer - 3-11-2009 at 05:50 AM

Man, I would be up for this too. I'm pretty sure there isn't anyone remotely close to me. . . . :-(

BeamerBob - 3-11-2009 at 08:17 AM

Soccerflyer, I am driving to California in about 6 weeks and one of my daily endpoints is in Oklahoma City. If that's close enough for a rendezvous, I'll have 4 arcs to choose from and would love to get you arcumsised. I wouldn't want to delay more than a few hours but that's long enough to get you some experience under your harness. Looks like it would be just over 2 hours for you each way. In September, I drove over 3 hours and back in the same day for maybe 3 hours of kite surfing in Charleston, SC. It was worth it.

cdakiter - 3-11-2009 at 08:31 AM

I have a v116m that I would consider throwing out there. No mods done. It's a bit battered and bruised, but still flies and jumps fine.
My only problem is I can't let the bar go since I need it for my Batwing.
I think a 55+ cm bar and 23+m lines are in order. A long throw is essential also.
Let me know if this helps.
Scott

stetson05 - 3-11-2009 at 08:48 AM

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Originally posted by cdakiter
I have a v116m that I would consider throwing out there. No mods done. It's a bit battered and bruised, but still flies and jumps fine.
My only problem is I can't let the bar go since I need it for my Batwing.
I think a 55+ cm bar and 23+m lines are in order. A long throw is essential also.
Let me know if this helps.
Scott

I have an extra bar from a lei 16m that bladerunner sold me. I am not sure on how long it is. I don't have any lines for it that work though. I have thought about getting a set of lines but I haven't really needed them yet.

Maven454 - 3-11-2009 at 08:59 AM

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Originally posted by stetson05
I have an extra bar from a lei 16m that bladerunner sold me. I am not sure on how long it is. I don't have any lines for it that work though. I have thought about getting a set of lines but I haven't really needed them yet.

The bar would need to have the correct safety systems for a twinskin.

cdakiter - 3-11-2009 at 10:12 AM

Check the length of the bar, it's probably close. I use a 55 cm bar, and wouldn't mind a longer one for better turning in lower winds only. Powered up it's fine as is.
On your 16m bar, how long of throw do you have? The longer the better, imo. Also, as mentioned, the safety is a front line style, and has considerable load imposed on it, so some old flimsy pos won't do. (just sayin) I have also used a rear line safety tho and it workes fine, but never in higher winds, so I'm not sure of the consequences.
Now as I mentioned, this kite has seen it's day, (has some repairs where the ripstop meets the spar's pocket) and is definately heading towards the sunset, but I fly it powered without hesitation. I performed the repair 2.5 years ago and have had many, many sessions without signs of further wear.
I could post pics, but my girlfriend is away for a week with the camera, so bear with me on that...
cda

soccerflyer - 3-11-2009 at 07:59 PM

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Originally posted by BeamerBob
Soccerflyer, I am driving to California in about 6 weeks and one of my daily endpoints is in Oklahoma City. If that's close enough for a rendezvous, I'll have 4 arcs to choose from and would love to get you arcumsised. I wouldn't want to delay more than a few hours but that's long enough to get you some experience under your harness. Looks like it would be just over 2 hours for you each way. In September, I drove over 3 hours and back in the same day for maybe 3 hours of kite surfing in Charleston, SC. It was worth it.

That is awesome!! I'm there - just let me know when. Let's see 6 weeks would make it the week before Christmas? Man, that would be perfect. Thanks for the offer!! I have been to OK city a few times. Hope it works out!!

soccerflyer - 3-11-2009 at 08:00 PM

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This would be sweet too! Sounds like we might could get something worked out. I have a bar and lines for the waroo I just bought. Would they work? I need to find out how long the bar is . . . . .

stetson05 - 4-11-2009 at 11:18 AM

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Originally posted by Maven454
The bar would need to have the correct safety systems for a twinskin.

I will have to check the safety systems and probably try and post a pic so someone else can weigh in if it will work. If we can get it going I am willing to send my bar and lines on with the kite. Of course I would like them back but if it will give someone else a chance to try an arc that would be great.

soccerflyer - 4-11-2009 at 04:24 PM

I measured my bar and converted it to centimeters. I think it is 52cm? Does that sound right? That is from tip of bar to tip.

brplatz - 4-11-2009 at 06:08 PM

Hey If it is decided to start passin, I would like a go too.:tumble:

Thanks,
Brian

power - 4-11-2009 at 06:43 PM

Even though I've never flown a depower before, I'd love to try the acrs in my inland conditions and see how well they handle the gusts and lulls.

Todd - 4-11-2009 at 07:23 PM

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Originally posted by power
Even though I've never flown a depower before, I'd love to try the acrs in my inland conditions and see how well they handle the gusts and lulls.

Maven or I will eventually catch up and fly with you...

ripsessionkites - 5-11-2009 at 03:53 PM

IF an arc doesnt get passed anytime soon. could someone msg me.

once the Chargers are in my hands ... i'm always / willing to throw out a 12m for demo/pass.

i enjoy passing kite around, so far i've done 5 kites in the past. :crazy:

stetson05 - 6-11-2009 at 06:55 AM

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Originally posted by ripsessionkites
IF an arc doesnt get passed anytime soon. could someone msg me.

once the Chargers are in my hands ... i'm always / willing to throw out a 12m for demo/pass.

i enjoy passing kite around, so far i've done 5 kites in the past. :crazy:

Thanks Rip for the offer. If we cant get something going that would be great. Getting a chance to fly a Charger:singing: would be awesome.:o

BeamerBob - 6-11-2009 at 06:59 AM

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Rip, you might order a dozen of them. Everyone is going to just want to keep it and not pass it on. Sort of like when the salesman uses the "just take the puppy/car home with you tonight and think about it" sales technique.

ripsessionkites - 7-11-2009 at 06:09 AM

lol .... NO BUYING THE PASS CHARGER. ill make sure it comes in PINK and PURPLE

BeamerBob - 7-11-2009 at 07:01 AM

LOL. That might not be enough disincentive! I can see it now. "Hey Ricardo, sorry but I poked a hole in your charger. I guess I'll just have to buy it now".