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Packing up

bobalooie57 - 31-10-2010 at 08:45 PM

So I picked up a new camera. I decided to go for the Tachyon XC Micro for a few reasons. Price, ease of use, and small footprint being the main ones. My first movie with it is packing up, which shows how I use the "sock" method to wind my lines, without the sock! Vid quality is SD, overcast conditions, and I had the plastic lens shield on, though I really didn't need it, it doesn't affect the vid quality too bad.

bobalooie57 - 31-10-2010 at 08:49 PM

Still processing....

bobalooie57 - 31-10-2010 at 09:13 PM

I found the video on this camera to be quite good for the price, but the audio not so good due to the mic being sealed inside. Good thing most videos will be set to music, anyway.:smilegrin:

bobalooie57 - 1-11-2010 at 04:28 AM

I so suck at copying code! I thought the cap I's in the code were lower case l's, so it wouldn't work. Working now! Sorry.:(

bigkid - 1-11-2010 at 06:21 AM

Thanks for a new way to put the lines/handles away(new to me). not a bad camera job.
Liked the snow the best :crazy:

kteguru - 1-11-2010 at 08:23 AM

Forget the snow..... look at that shiny new tarmac:shocked2::smilegrin:

bobalooie57 - 1-11-2010 at 08:50 AM

Yeah, but the wind needs to be just right to get the most out of it! Yesterday's wind was mostly NW, but varying slightly, and then only 5-8mph(guess) Rasta's Fury (NPW 9)is the biggest FB I have, and I got some short runs out of it, but havent turned it into a movie yet. Trees on one side and buildings on the other make it difficult(turbulent), unless the wind is above 15, then you're flying. I'll post that movie under the Buggy forum, once I get it done.

tridude - 1-11-2010 at 09:37 AM

nice vid and enjoyed seeing the snow (we dont get much of that here)

chudalicious - 1-11-2010 at 09:50 AM

Thanks for the mini reivew of the Tachyon, Bob. I am finding myself wanting one mostly for snowboarding but I am quickly realizing the possibilities are endless!
Still undecided between the gopro and Tachyon though - I just hope Santa brings one!

:embarrased:

Frathouse - 1-11-2010 at 08:25 PM

SNOW!!!!

Jaymz - 1-11-2010 at 09:22 PM

Love the way the NPW's pack up to nothing.
Thanks for sharing.

Scudley - 14-12-2010 at 01:38 PM

You guys are going to think I am picky, but is wrapping the lines around your finger a good idea? His kite is still out. If by some trick of fate his kite powers up and the lines go tight, he could lose the end of a finger. You really do not want to learn why they call it "the bite" that way.
When I wrap mine lines like that, after I put the brake loops on the handles, I give the strop a wrap around the handles at the power end and then put the remaining loop over one handle. It makes a nice sling to wind your lines over with space between your handles..
I usually put my kite in the bag and then deal with lines. The lines are unlikely to do much while you fold the kite. Vice versa not so.

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bobalooie57 - 14-12-2010 at 11:44 PM

Good observation, Scudley, I never gave it a thought. If you notice though, there was very little wind, and I did say if the wind was nukin' I'd have to weight the kite to keep it in place. Still got all of my finger tips, though, after three years of using that method, so I guess I've been lucky. Don't try that at home, boys and girls...:D

ripsessionkites - 16-12-2010 at 05:30 PM

who packs up when the wind is blowing?

i think you just need to fold your kite before the lines thats all, different style for different pilots.

JohnCostillo - 12-5-2011 at 03:35 AM

Thanks for sharing this "packing up" the lines tips. I am sure this aid a lot of newbies in this field of adventure. I wonder what happen to the video. It can't be viewed though. I hope that will work soon.. It would be very helpful if it does.