erratic winds - 30-5-2013 at 09:15 AM
That sure sounds like an ass-kicking, doesn't it?
Maybe I'll go fly my trainer until the bridle explodes under the load.
BeamerBob - 30-5-2013 at 10:42 AM
Yeah, you are smart to let that wind ride right on by.
Drewculous - 30-5-2013 at 03:39 PM
I had 6mph NE, gusting 39mph SSE yesterday lol
27 gusting 45mph right now... Mellow day in the corn fields 
Proletariat - 30-5-2013 at 11:41 PM
I am training a new kite enthusiast and loaned him a kite yesterday. The wind last night was perfect. 5-10 with occasional gentle gusts. He had
trouble working the brake lines. Today I get a text while I'm at work,
New guy: "hey, do you think it's cool to go fly today?"
Me: "What is the windspeed?"
New Guy: "Its gusting to 40." (I had loaned him a 3m FB)
Me: "Absolutely not. You will get lofted and hurt. Let's fly tomorrow"
New Guy: ... <silence>
I really hope he didn't go out. It was nasty.
lives2fly - 31-5-2013 at 01:22 AM
Thats way gusty!
Last sunday i was trying to land board in 8 gusting to 20+ which is no way near as bad but still a silly idea.
After hitting the dirt 3 times and sorting out numerous tangles from the kite falling out of the sky in the lulls I decided to call it a day and go
walk the dog instead.
Sometimes its just not worth it.
PHREERIDER - 31-5-2013 at 06:09 AM
o choice ! still separating the able-bodied from the tattered.