StebbimacDaddy - 19-5-2012 at 06:26 AM
Hey gang,
I just picked up kiting during my kids April school vacation via a couple of two line stunters and I'm hooked. Really psyched to get flying a foil and
have a Rush pro IV 300 and a flexifoil Sting 1.2 on their way to me courtesy of Samolot.
I can't believe how quickly I've become obsessed with watching the winds effects and trying to apply the Beaufort scale. Thankfully, I live on Cape
Cod and the winds here tend to be in the 3-4 range most of the time.
Not sure where my flying will take me, starting out static, but those buggies, boards, and jumps sure look like fun. At least I'm enjoying the ride.
Great winds to you all!
Kober - 19-5-2012 at 07:27 AM
Welcome ......
.... Guys .... looks like we have another one ...... Kite addict meeting in session .....
... Stay safe and have fun my friend .....
furbowski - 19-5-2012 at 07:31 AM
Welcome to the forum!
My learning curve started with watching the wind obsessively!
Take care and be careful when you see trees waving while you drive... by and want just one more look!
Get to know your conditions, local spots, and winds, then you'll have a much better idea what to get into further...
Wind will pick up in winter... Summer is quiet light wind most places, but not always. 
Enjoy the learning curve, lots of folks willing to help here if/when you have questions...
Your wallet's on its own though... good luck to you and buy used off the forum if $$ are an issue.
coreykite - 19-5-2012 at 11:43 AM
Hey Sailor,
Welcome to the world of wind worshipping...
Funny you should mention Beaufort...
As we progress into this world of wind and the effects it has on our environment...
(now I know this is going to sound dry and tedious, but you gotta trust me here...)
A biography of Sir Francis Beaufort by Scott Huler, called "Defining the Wind" is heartily recommended.
I found it a few years ago and it rocked my world... What a story!
If you notice and become attentive to the wind, this is a wonderful insight.
How it came about and the profound impact this man had on his world... Our world!
Keep flying, my friend.
Safen Up! Buggy On!
"Often wrong... Never in doubt"
the coreylama Lord of Buggytown
pyro22487 - 20-5-2012 at 12:58 AM
Oh you just the wait till your first event. I just had my first event last month and I must say AWESOME TRULY AWESOME. hide the wallet cut up the
credit cards. Embrace the addiction. You are among fellow addicts and enablers.
g00fba11 - 20-5-2012 at 07:37 AM
Welcome!!!
and yes the old Lay's commercial "Betcha Can’t Eat Just One"....... in a twisted way applies to this sport.....
bobalooie57 - 20-5-2012 at 11:34 AM
@StebbimacDaddy, welcome to the madness... Cape Cod, hmmm... find a good spot for a "bash" or kite fest, post it and they will come....:singing:
zooprincess - 20-5-2012 at 10:52 PM
Welcome to the forum! Everyone here is super nice and friendly, so don't be afraid to ask any questions! I've been kiting for just a week, and I have
a 1.2 as well (Prism Snapshot)--it's a lot of fun! Be safe and have fun :D
Kamikuza - 20-5-2012 at 11:28 PM
Bwa-hahahaha another one sucked into the vortex! :evil: welcome to the fold!
StebbimacDaddy - 25-5-2012 at 08:02 AM
Kites arrived yesterday and I'm out in crappy misty light wind conditions having more fun than I should be allowed to have. :wee::wee::wee::wee:
Bladerunner - 25-5-2012 at 07:16 PM
Good for you !
WE all love sharing the stoke of a new pilot !
Enjoy the RUSH !!!!! Kites are like drugs. 1st ones are cheap. Get ready to Jones for kites worth well over $1000!
mougl - 25-5-2012 at 07:35 PM
Welcome!!! Hide your wallet! 
dandre - 25-5-2012 at 07:40 PM
wait till you have fantasies of floating around for minutes at a time.
make sure you get movin' with them wishes or it's all perversions