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GoPro HD Vid

brplatz - 6-6-2010 at 04:54 PM

Got a new GoPro HD last week, and got a chance to get out and try it out.

Wind was pretty crappy, but I made the best of it.

http://vimeo.com/12345584

Brian

Kamikuza - 6-6-2010 at 05:13 PM

Nice :thumbup: such a lovely field!
What software did you edit with?

Hardrock - 6-6-2010 at 05:21 PM

Yea thats paradise place to fly and ride.
Nice vid. enjoyed it.

DAKITEZ - 6-6-2010 at 08:20 PM

nice spot :thumbup:

you could get some good speed on the roads and then blast into the grass for a nice easy turn.

Hardrock - 6-6-2010 at 08:30 PM

Hey brpatz, can you describe the launch your doing.

Seem to be starting out in a taco shape. You have anything holding the bar end when setting up?

Any weight at the kite end?

sp4cem0nkey - 6-6-2010 at 08:44 PM

Nice video, brplatz! Where is that field?

Jovver - 7-6-2010 at 06:04 AM

Awesome! Looked like a great day to test out that new GoPro of yours!

brplatz - 7-6-2010 at 04:50 PM

@Kami

I use Pinnacle Studio 12 to edit the vids.

@Hardrock

That launch is actually just a relaunch after it collapsed in a wind lull. But I have tried some odd launching methods, like what you saw, but from the beginning, but nothing really works as good as a strong breeze and a friend to help.

@Spacemonkey

The field is Balloon Fiesta Park, Albuquerque, NM

pigryder - 8-6-2010 at 06:32 PM

sweet vid and what an awesome field!

Drewculous - 9-6-2010 at 09:16 AM

:bigok:

i like it!!

the more i see vids like this, the more i want a syn... maybe a little one if i can snag one at a good price :ninja:

herc - 11-6-2010 at 12:10 PM

perfect spot! i can only dream of such places. in germany: instead of new kitespots emerging more and more spots get closed.

zero gee - 11-6-2010 at 12:17 PM

That is an increadible spot. If I had anything even remotely like this here I would do more groundboarding.

But, with a name like"Balloon Fiesta Park", does that mean it is never windy there? :(

brplatz - 11-6-2010 at 12:44 PM

You would be surprised, on Balloon Fiesta week, usually half of the balloon launches are canceled on account of too much wind. Mid September time usually.

It is a great spot, but I am usually competing for space with soccer practices. Sometimes I will take over a section and be completely surrounded by soccer practices, sometimes 10-12 teams.

Also, being inland, the winds are usually inconsistent and gusty, but I try to make the most of it.

Thanks,
Brian