I just joined the forum and wanted to introduce myself. I am new to the world of kiting and very excited to start learning a new extreme sport. I am
an avid snowboarder and hope to incorporate kiting into my year round activities. Currently I live in New Jersey, about 45 minutes outside of NYC.
Looking forward to learning some tips and tricks from all of you much more experienced kiters.
Keep it real,
Brianmougl - 20-2-2012 at 09:43 PM
Hey Brian! Welcome to the forum
Kitchen to the left, restroom to the right. Make yourself at home.
Seriously though, you will find TONS of info here about safe kiting. We are a friendly bunch and always willing to help. Ask lots of questions!lucky_13 - 20-2-2012 at 09:46 PM
welcome to the addiction bro!!!!!Drewculous - 20-2-2012 at 10:16 PM
Oh man... Go to the wildwood buggy bash!! I forget the dates, but its near you, and you can learn a ton, meet a bunch of great people, and try a bunch
of gear!
You have any kites yet?barnes - 20-2-2012 at 11:44 PM
April 19th - 22nd in Wildwood! Tons of people, tons of kites, tons of fun. Come out for it, you won't regret it!
and welcome! I'm sure our paths will cross, the best kiting in PA is in NJ. :wink2:cheezycheese - 21-2-2012 at 12:08 AM
Brian,
Welcome. As the others mentioned you are in the right place. Where are you in NJ..? We have a few members in the NY/NJ area. Myself,
Jaymz,Kober,MartiniPro,MikeDobbs and a few others. As Drew said be sure and come down to WildWood for the BuggyBash April 19-22. You will meet a lot
of great folks and learn a lot. Plus try some gear... Kober - 21-2-2012 at 02:57 AM
Wlcome !!!!
Congratulation on joining PKF .... that is one of the best sources of information for any level kiter ...
I am located in NJ Bloomfield and fly most of time in Sandy Hook area ..... sand me a massage if you would like to come to one of our sessionsjbt - 21-2-2012 at 07:30 AM
As of now you will find your self driving down the road. Looking at trees, flags (to see what way the wind blows) And open area with clean wind. this
drives my wife nuts. the other kiters in the area will know the best spots. This is a great forum. Kiting is the best thing ever, if you DON'T GO YOU
WILL NOT KNOW.martinipro - 21-2-2012 at 07:50 AM
Welcome to the madhouse!
Where are you located?
We get together pretty often to fly. Shoot me a U2U with your info, we can include you in our next outing.lad - 21-2-2012 at 07:52 AM
Welcome Brian,
Find some experienced kiters and a good BEACH (or a REALLY good inland field) to learn to fly.
Good advice and clean steady winds make a world of difference and brings down the frustration and learning curve - a LOT!
The only skills flying alone in crappy, inland winds will develop is your vocabulary (and possibly First-Aid) skills!thanson2001ok - 21-2-2012 at 11:21 AM
Welcome.XdisasterXdrewX - 21-2-2012 at 11:29 AM
Welcome!
You will quickly learn that this may be one of the best forums for kiting.
Everyone on here is super friendly and there is a wide range of people experienced with everything that this sport has to offer.
This forum is the whole reason that I got into the sport in the first place.
Have fun, and DO NOT hesitate to ask questions.
-Drewrocfighter - 21-2-2012 at 01:48 PM
See this is what happens when I go on vacation. All the hard working line pullers say hi first.
Ok so Hi, what ever good to meet you. Glad your here blaa blaa blaa:frog:
No really welcome to the funny farm. WBB is the place to be twice a year. PLUS (drum roll please) you'll meet me!!
I just ate a large DQ blizzard, and had to finnish Sandy's too. I shouldn't type while on an IceCream buzzzzzzzzzzzzzz!:wee:pongnut - 21-2-2012 at 02:29 PM
Welcome to the best forum on the whole world wide web!
Quote:
Originally posted by jbt
As of now you will find your self driving down the road. Looking at trees, flags (to see what way the wind blows) And open area with clean wind. this
drives my wife nuts...
... Will I be like this the rest of my life? dandre - 21-2-2012 at 02:35 PM
WE:LCOME TO THE HIZZY!
seriously, best sport ever. maybe speed decent/acro paragliding over kiting, BuT NOT by much
I'd develop an interest in less weather dependent sports as well.
Keeps you from going crazy!BMart153 - 21-2-2012 at 03:14 PM
Thanks for the very warm welcome!!
I live in Central Jersey(Red Bank Area) which is about 15 minutes away from Sandy Hook. As a matter of fact I have probably seen a few of you guys
kiting because I love watching the sport in action. Going down to the hook and watching is actually what inspired me to get into kite boarding. It
looks like so much fun :wee: !!!! I recently purchased a HQ Scout II 5 Meter training kite. I know that this is on the larger side for trainer kites
but wanted to get something I can learn on and still use once I gain more experience. From what I read this kite is also good for beginning snow
kiters and land kiters. With that being said, during my first few times out what wind speeds would everybody recommend I stick to?mougl - 21-2-2012 at 03:19 PM
Awesome! I was born in Red Bank :cool2:
for a 5m, I would stick to 10ish to start. That 5m will kick ur butt if u let it. I started with a 5.6m as my first kite and man, in winds over 10mph
it scared the snot out of me at first. Take some time to get to know the kite in low wind first. The good thing is you are coastal, good clean winds.
Will make learning a LOT easier.martinipro - 21-2-2012 at 04:00 PM
Im probably half hour from you.(New Brunswick)
We (Myself/Distort/Kober/Jaymz) go to Sandy Hook pretty often. We'll post something here so you can join us next time!Kober - 21-2-2012 at 04:30 PM
Kamikuza - 21-2-2012 at 06:08 PM
Yokoso from Japan! :karate:Jaymz - 21-2-2012 at 08:55 PM
Welcome Bmart/Brian! Good to see You found THE place. Great folks here as you see.
I was born, grew up, and work in Red Bank. Great town. Down by Belmar now.
As you know, Sandy Hook is the local spot. Also good spots around Seaside, Island Beach, and LBI.
Wildwood is a MUST GO Spring and Fall. Check out past WW Buggy Bash videos at the bottom here
I started on a 4m Scout (1st gen). Fair warning, first kite breeds many ;-)
That 5m will pull like a train over 12mph and watch for gusts. The beach is forgiving and a great place to learn, scud. jump static. A good helmet is
a valuable investment. It's not if you need it but when.
Real bummer The Navesink didn't freeze up this season. We had some good sessions the past 2-3 years prior.
This was my first time (newbie) on The Navesink in Red Bank with the 4m Scout 3 years ago.
welcome to the addiction bro!!!!!
