I'm brand new to this sport and to this forum - just wanted to introduce myself and say hi to everyone. I took a kiting lesson practiced a LOT with
trainer over the last month or so. Just bought an ozone flow 3.0 and an ozone flow 5.0 (for snowkiting).
I got out on the landboard for first time last weekend (at Nahant Beach, Mass - Great spot!!) with the 3.0 in 10 to 15 mph wind and had an absolute
BLAST!!! All I can think about now is wind, wind, wind. I find myself watching weather channel all the time, downloaded a bunch of apps on iphone
for wind, watching leaves/trees for wind movement, etc.
Is it normal to be think about this stuff constantly all day? Are you folks the same way? I can hardly wait for snow to try snowkiting!!
Pray for wind!!!greasehopper - 18-8-2011 at 05:46 AM
Welcome to the happy little obsession for which there is no cure. (primarily because we see little reason looking for one... )
Enjoy the ride.PHREERIDER - 18-8-2011 at 05:52 AM
welcome, wind disease is distracting but normal
find one local weather station that reflects your spot best and you'll have better success with solid useable fun sessions.
NOAA graphical for the big picture of the weeks and systems and a local well placed wind speed/direction report like wunderground (you need to KNOW
where this thing is and how high and any shadow points)Kamikuza - 18-8-2011 at 06:01 AM
Welcome!
Yes it's normal - which is abnormal Telestrat - 18-8-2011 at 06:06 AM
Wow. You folks are FAST on the replies!! Heading down to Cape Cod (Chatham) this weekend and hoping to get some landboarding in. I'll tell ya what
I definately WON'T be doing down there.....kiteboarding on the water. Check out the link below.....
You,ve got all the signs and symptoms of a serious addiction. You've come to the right place , PKF is like one stop shopping for feeding your
addiction and consoling you after each kite purchase. "Thats a great kite ...jumps higher...floats longer... super gust mucher...wont find it any
cheaper...quick turning...great customer support............" Welcome , have fun.Cheddarhead - 18-8-2011 at 12:04 PM
Welcome to the forum! Haven't found a better forum and people to support the addiction. Lots of knowledge and support to be had here, including good
deals on kite gear. Sounds like your off to a great start, keep the stoke goin!chudalicious - 18-8-2011 at 12:53 PM
Welcome!
I'm in RI - shoot me a U2U if you plan on hitting Nahant once the post-Labor days hit.
Ugh, I have not flown in months and have a buggy to try out (which you are welcome to give a whirl as well)Telestrat - 18-8-2011 at 01:16 PM
just sent you a U2U (hopefully I did it right??) ThanksLooking_Up - 18-8-2011 at 01:50 PM
Hello kaa my obsession started when a roommate infected my and I have been Jonsing for wind eversince getting my fixes wherever and whenever I can I
even fly at night just to get some of that sweet life juice
:P
Welcome kiss your wallet good buy
It's hard because you think ill get a few things and then stop because the winds free right
Wrong that's where they get ya you learn one thing and then wham somebody shows up with something u just got to have or a new avenue to go down
Once you've touched the sky shell never let you go and neither will we :bigok:
Sorry for the dramatic I was just remembering how the wind treats meTEDWESLEY - 18-8-2011 at 02:45 PM
And you could have taken up something safe.... like high wire walking blindfolded !
Welcome to a great bunch of people with a common problem, what's the wind doing and when is low tide!indigo_wolf - 18-8-2011 at 02:49 PM
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Originally posted by chudalicious
Welcome!
Ugh, I have not flown in months and have a buggy to try out (which you are welcome to give a whirl as well)
"Pigs Can Fly" is in a few days.
It's in your backyard
ATB,
SamJohn Holgate - 18-8-2011 at 03:05 PM
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Is it normal to be think about this stuff constantly all day? Are you folks the same way?
I'm afraid so. Every year when I buy a new financial diary, the first thing that gets written in it are kiting meets and low tides. All my customers
get juggled around them. I was never a 'beach' person. Now, it's where I want to be all the time.
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And you could have taken up something safe.... like high wire walking blindfolded !
True, we cannot control the wind. But we can control what size kite we put up, or we can say, nope, too gusty and unpredictable. Better to put up a
smaller kite and think - 'not enough, I'll put a bigger one up' than doing the opposite and thinking 'Oh sh i i i i i i i i i i i i it t tttt'
:shocked2:thanson2001ok - 18-8-2011 at 03:26 PM
Welcome.
The disease cannot be cured. Symptoms can be relieved by getting your heinie out there when the leaves are rustling. Symptoms become aggravated when
the wind is up and other commitments prevail. For that, I prescribe PKF BID.WELDNGOD - 18-8-2011 at 03:46 PM
Welcome to the fold. I'm glad to see yet another one ,down with the sickness! It's terminal I'm afraid.... No known cure.... just flying.....:wee:pyro22487 - 18-8-2011 at 03:51 PM
welcome welcome from the central states. look me up if your in town lol. flows are awsome kites love my 2 and 5. yes i do it daily my wife hates it
when i talk about flying and wind speeds and other such things. people here are friendly and know there kites. they are like one big family and
willing to led helpful advise whenever prompted.Todd - 18-8-2011 at 04:06 PM
Welcome.
Hope to see you making plans for the Wildwood Buggy Bash this fall! Let us know if you need some info on it!sand flea - 18-8-2011 at 04:16 PM
Welcome my brother
I'd say you are there
I dream about wind and buggiesbobalooie57 - 18-8-2011 at 04:36 PM
Easily distracted by wind. I'd say that's a pretty good description for this ailment. Like everyone has said, hide your wallet! Welcome.Kober - 18-8-2011 at 04:42 PM
Last October I got my first kite ..... since then everyday when wind blows I try to skip work ...... Like most of members here I am a KITE
ADDICT .....
welcometridude - 18-8-2011 at 04:58 PM
welcome mi amigo.....................before long youll know the location of evey flag in town..................remember the only dumb questions are
the ones not asked.....................nos vemos pronto....................Kamikuza - 18-8-2011 at 05:58 PM
It's an international forum ... some of us are up and about while others are sleeping - and some of us have really slack jobs nocando - 18-8-2011 at 07:02 PM
Is great to be a hardcore tree and flag watcher:bigok::bigok:buggydanny - 18-8-2011 at 09:16 PM
Welcome to our sport and yes we all spend a lot of time checking and thinking about the wind. I am sure you had blast, but I have to tell you it will
get even better as you become more proficient.
I am glad you discovered Nahant. It is my primary flying location and a great place to fly. All of the flyers there are quite approachable and are
willing to share their knowledge and equipment. Next time your down stop and say hi and we would love to help.
