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** VIDEO ** LB buggy crew sunset session!

MikeDobbs - 11-5-2012 at 06:56 AM

OK I'm calling it. Who's up for a drive out to Long Beach for a sunset session tomorrow?

WeatherUnderground is calling for SSW winds around 15mph, perfect for LB. We've got a low tide at 7:58, with a sunset at 8:02.

I reckon we can get a good 2-3 hours in before sunset. I'll be there with my new Phanny out :smilegrin:

Who's in?

http://www.wunderground.com/cgi-bin/findweather/getForecast?...

martinipro - 11-5-2012 at 08:19 AM

Very tempting! Can't guarantee we'll make it just yet!

MikeDobbs - 11-5-2012 at 09:10 AM

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Originally posted by martinipro
Very tempting! Can't guarantee we'll make it just yet!


But you need to help me launch my new Phanny!

martinipro - 11-5-2012 at 09:13 AM

Hah! let me try and convince Kristin.
Just had a great session with my 15 yesterday. What a great kite.

martinipro - 11-5-2012 at 09:17 AM

Will the new/improved swiss-cheezy be cleared by tomorrow to join us?! :bouncy:

MikeDobbs - 11-5-2012 at 09:26 AM

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Originally posted by martinipro
Will the new/improved swiss-cheezy be cleared by tomorrow to join us?! :bouncy:


Great question- I'm waiting to see him pop up on here... Cheezy- where you at?

abkayak - 11-5-2012 at 09:42 AM

i got way more new stuff to throw in the air than you... and have been waiting to time a proper wind and tide far too long.

cheezycheese - 11-5-2012 at 10:02 AM

Unfortunately I am working 3-11p tmw... :megan:

MikeDobbs - 11-5-2012 at 10:23 AM

@Cheeezy Awww man- was hoping you could make it out. Should have nice mid-day tides next weekend if the wind cooperates- maybe we can get you out then : )


@AbKayak So does that mean you're in?

abkayak - 11-5-2012 at 11:34 AM

Im very much in........ my emails is out so if ur looking for me try cell#.
i fig to be on washington st around 4/5pm

martinipro - 11-5-2012 at 02:27 PM

I see WSW winds, turning to SW at 6pm...:thumbdown:

MikeDobbs - 12-5-2012 at 06:55 AM

arrrgghhhhhh- so frustrating...

I'm still gonna watch it, but it doesn't look good.

Almost dead onshore tomorrow- but with a 30% chance of rain...

DO want buggy session!

martinipro - 12-5-2012 at 11:36 AM

So what is the verdict? Are we still going?

martinipro - 12-5-2012 at 12:43 PM

We're on our way. see you there

cheezycheese - 12-5-2012 at 06:55 PM

well.... how was it...?

MikeDobbs - 12-5-2012 at 08:26 PM

Well, I owe Martin a big thanks today. Not only did he get me interested in the Phantom 15, but I was ready to bail on what looked like marginal conditions when he called me to tell me he was on the way.

Got to LB to find light winds, I'd say 10-15, and DEAD ONSHORE

Got Janet out on the buggy and did some fixed bridle runs back and forth with her, then I took my Phanny out! :lol:

WOW- I can't say enough how much I enjoyed my first ride on this kite. I'll get some small amount of vid up (battery died) soon, but it was just a dream to fly. I don't think I've ever felt as comfortable harnessed into a big depower before.

Had some great runs up and down the beach- with Martin and his whole crew out there too. They even rigged up a tandem for a couple of members who are just getting started.

One more great LB session in the books- hope to see you there again soon Cheezy :cool:

Kober - 12-5-2012 at 10:34 PM

Sounds like it was better then party that I was attending .... lol..... hope I can be there next time ..... I need to fix my buggy ..... or get new one .....

Congrats on new kite and good session ..... waiting for footage ....

MikeDobbs - 14-5-2012 at 05:20 AM

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waiting for footage ....


Ask and ye shall receive :smilegrin:

So here's some video from Saturday's session. I forgot to charge the battery after my last outing so I have limited footage. 1st half is my wife and me sharing the beach for some short runs between a pair of jetties (always a great day when I can get her on the buggy).

2nd bit is the maiden flight of, and some buggying with, my new Phantom 15m. I have to say I absolutely love this kite. Was a short session, but once I got comfortable I was cruising around 20 mph with plenty of power left- and the wind was light, I'd say between 10 and 15mph. :wee:

What a gentle kite- very reassuring in the sky.

I hope you enjoy the vid- Lad, as you can see I'm taking good care of her... and for the record, this is a double Phanny session. Martin and crew were there and he was cruising on his Phanny 15 all evening.



Cheezy- I think the second one will work for mobile users- please let me know.

cheezycheese - 14-5-2012 at 07:32 AM

No mobile.... Nobody loves a misfit... :ticking:

cheezycheese - 14-5-2012 at 07:36 AM

That's ok. I just need to get my butt out there and fly. This way I don't have to wait for video... I am off next sat. Hope we get good conditions

lad - 14-5-2012 at 07:56 AM

"I hope you enjoy the vid- Lad, as you can see I'm taking good care of her"

:sniff:

martinipro - 14-5-2012 at 08:05 AM

abkayak did you get to ride yesterday too? Did you get to try Silver Point?

MikeDobbs - 14-5-2012 at 08:41 AM

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Originally posted by cheezycheese
No mobile.... Nobody loves a misfit... :ticking:


OK Cheezy- the second video will now definitely work on your mobile phone. I figured out the issue- it's my soundtrack. They won't playback content owned by record labels on mobile media

Try it out and let me know

abkayak - 14-5-2012 at 10:21 AM

i checked out silver pt durring the morning, only had a lite breeze .. winds were totally on at about 6pm, i had to do Mothers Day thing by than. this is a far superior beach to L.B. just big and wide. Apx 1.5 miles jety to jety. but wrong time of year to start there.... Save it for the fall so it's not a political issue.

shehatesmyhobbies - 14-5-2012 at 11:36 AM

Just checked out the vid Mike, Great stuff! Now that you have been under the Phantom, you will want more of them. I usually only fly my Phantoms now! If I can make it up there, I will. I would love to check out your beach and ride with you guys!

MikeDobbs - 14-5-2012 at 11:41 AM

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Originally posted by shehatesmyhobbies
Just checked out the vid Mike, Great stuff! Now that you have been under the Phantom, you will want more of them. I usually only fly my Phantoms now! If I can make it up there, I will. I would love to check out your beach and ride with you guys!


Would be great to have you Rich- and I can certainly understand what you mean about only flying the Phantoms- that kite is freakin awesome!!! :wee:

cheezycheese - 14-5-2012 at 03:27 PM

Sweet video Mike... you're right.... How lucky can one guy get ???!!!

Kober - 14-5-2012 at 08:42 PM

Nice..... Let me know when you are going next time .... I will try get buggy fix ..... and my Tankowas are coming soon ..... can't wait to try them ...

bobalooie57 - 15-5-2012 at 05:59 AM

Nice vid, Mike. Lucky you, to have a riding partner! :cool2: Never have to go out alone!

MikeDobbs - 15-5-2012 at 07:18 AM

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Originally posted by bobalooie57
Nice vid, Mike. Lucky you, to have a riding partner! :cool2: Never have to go out alone!


Yeah well, I'm working on it. Right now Janet only rides in 10-13mph winds, with an ambient temp of around 70 degrees or higher ;-)

Even so, some of my favorite sessions are just rolling around with her at 8-10 mph. So much fun to see my wife out there with me! :bigok: