JeffMTB - 7-11-2012 at 02:27 PM
Hello all! My name is Jeff and I'm a new member to the site and just wanted to take a moment to introduce myself to everyone here. 
To tell a bit about my experience... I ended up moving to Long Island, NY a few years ago and decided to try and get more into kiting since I was
close to beaches for the first time in my life. I've always been into flying hobbies, but have been wanting to get more into wind sports and figured
this would be a good opportunity to do so. To my surprise, I quickly found that Long Island isn't the "hot spot" of kiting that I had hoped. I found
only a couple of guys that flew locally and began flying freestyle kites at that time (Prism Hypnotist and Zephyr). Shortly after, I thought I'd
delve into the power aspect of kiting and began my journey with a Prism Snapshot 1.9. Great kite that I have alot of fun with on those gusty days.
For a kite that size, it can definitely develop some pull.
I'm now interested in learning and getting involved with kite buggys, kite boarding, etc. Do they do any of that here on Long Island? If so, I'd
love to meet up with some local guys that are willing to help out a newbie to the sport. After doing my research and reaching out for advice from
some experienced kiters on this forum, I've decided that I'm going to be getting a Tensor 5.0 so that I can gain experience with quad-lines and have
something to fly on those not-so-windy days, but figured that it would also be a good intro kite for any of the traction sport applications as well,
when that time comes.
I hope that in time I get to become acquainted with many of you on the forum and hopefully meet those that may reside locally. I'm excited about the
idea of what power kiting has to offer and I hope that I may find the right information and people to learn from through this site. Thanks so much
and I hope to chat with you all soon!
Jeff
cheezycheese - 7-11-2012 at 02:51 PM
Hey Jeff welcome to the forum. Where on Long Island are you...? There are several of that meet at Long Beach/Atlantic beach to buggy and ATB.
shehatesmyhobbies - 7-11-2012 at 02:54 PM
Welcom Jeff! Hopefully you can meet up with the Cheeze or others in that area! They will have enough time now to get you warmed up for the Spring WBB!
JeffMTB - 7-11-2012 at 03:21 PM
Hey Cheeze and Rich! Nice to "meet" you both.
I'm located in East Northport, NY. That's right in the middle, not too far from the north shore. Would love to have a chance to meet up with you
guys at Long Beach sometime... if Long Beach still exists since Sandy destroyed so much here. Are these sports that can be enjoyed year-round? I know
that winter is coming quick and I see snowboarders enjoying the kites during the winter months from the videos I've been watching on YouTube. Looks
very cool, but I'd have to learn to snowboard first. I'm definitely looking at even just getting out this winter and scudding around on the snowpack
when the winds allow. Maybe we can do some kite sledding!
Thanks for the replies guys. Let me know when ya'll meet up.
Jeff
Kober - 7-11-2012 at 03:51 PM
Welcome .....
We have small NJ crew and always welcome anyone who wants to join us for session ..... snow, water, buggy ...
... As Rich said .... get ready for next WBB event... thats where magic happens .....
BigMikesKites - 7-11-2012 at 03:56 PM
Welcome,
Glad to have you aboard
abkayak - 8-11-2012 at 07:05 AM
heya.......welcome!! normally id throw my arms open and say come on down your welcome to all my stuff but i cant bring myself to use it
lately......ukno the deal down here Atlantic/Long Beach, i'm one of the lucky ones and have no damage....day 12 or something no electricity my family
is 20 miles away and i run geni or fireplace at night just to get warm....again lucky ones... My place serves as base camp for people w/ real
pblms........now that i brought everyone down....know that the joy i have gotten the last year flying has been replaced w/ helping friends up the road
there is lots to do..... someday this will pass and i wont feel guilty breaking out my new buggy...........Jeff your timing is bad , but u2u me watch
for 12-20mph South winds on a wkend and lets hope for the best.....cant keep a kiter down ukno
rocfighter - 8-11-2012 at 08:32 AM
Yeah what they all said. But I think they forgot to mention the fact that you may need to join a support group. As I see you already have the
addiction going. So hook up with some of the guys in your area and have a blast. Look forward to meeting you some time.
JeffMTB - 8-11-2012 at 09:13 AM
Great hearing from all you guys!
Abkayak... I know what you mean about the bad timing on my part. I just figured that I'd connect with those that I could and hopefully prepare for
next season a bit in the meantime. I'm sure that Long Beach is devastated, but I'm sure you're very appreciated for opening your home to those that
are in need. I unfortunately just lost power again last night and now may be out for a week or more, they're saying. What a mess this is. But I
just think of all those that in MUCH worse situations than I and that's what keeps me sane. I'll definitely get in touch with you because you're
right... can't keep a kiter down.
Rocfighter... yeah, I can see myself getting addicted pretty quick. I always think of forums as support groups since we're usually all a bunch of
addicts. Haha! Look forward to meeting you too at a local event or sometime when I'm up in your neck of the woods.
Jeff