ssayre - 4-11-2014 at 08:59 AM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kDwhGHGTzAA
I was trying out my homemade 3 line bar with 5 meter lines. Obviously still learning the landboard.
flyguy0101 - 4-11-2014 at 09:08 AM
Wheres the helmet? you might find it easier to balance if you have a harness and have the kite pull you through the harness will prevent bad habits
later. Oh did i mention wheres the helmet
scott
ssayre - 4-11-2014 at 09:14 AM
I was at work and didn't have my helmet in the truck. I normally always wear it. Also, I hook in when I'm using my standard bar and 20 meter lines.
Short lines is like having a tasmanian devil on the end of a string.
robinsonpr - 4-11-2014 at 09:24 AM
That looks awesome for restricted space!! I see what you mean about the tasmanian devil!!!!
ssayre - 4-11-2014 at 09:43 AM
robinson, FYI, I think feyd has said you can use short lines with the peak as well.
robinsonpr - 4-11-2014 at 10:13 AM
Wow, I might have to look into that! I could cruise along the path behind my kids when they go out for a bike ride. OK, maybe not........ :D
Randy - 4-11-2014 at 11:10 AM
I enjoyed seeing that I'm not the only one that has a blooper now and then - esp. tripping over the board. Must have been a lot of wind is 2.4 m is
pulling that good.
ssayre - 4-11-2014 at 11:20 AM
It was a 4 meter and the wind was blowing between 13 and 20. There happened to be a small area of pea gravel that allowed my front tires to dig in
and stop my board. I liked your jibe video. It's nice to see other nasa fliers.
PHREERIDER - 4-11-2014 at 01:03 PM
helmet, pads and stuff.
if u add some length to the lines maybe double . you'll net MORE power, and be LESS snatchy squirelly . might give it a try
ssayre - 4-11-2014 at 01:24 PM
Thanks Phree, I have 2 bars, 1 with short lines and 1 with 20m lines. My preference is always long lines but I have been experimenting with short
lines to make certain areas kite accessible that otherwise wouldn't be. This particular area, I probably could have used either. I generally keep my
short line set up, board and kites in the truck for fast impromptu sessions in between appointments. If I'm out on the weekend I'm on my long lines
with harness.
PHREERIDER - 4-11-2014 at 01:35 PM
and the video was all fine ...just keep doing it. things will smooth out.
soliver - 4-11-2014 at 05:24 PM
Good work Sean!... Start keeping your helmet in the truck too... I typically keep my whole quiver (and everything else, but my buggy) in my
kitemobile... And the buggy rack only comes off to go through the car wash. 
3shot - 4-11-2014 at 05:59 PM
Good work Sean! I am still in awe at the raw grunt of these NS2. In the blooper, you actually captured what is a huge perk of the NASA. Can you
imagine what would have happened to a regular foil when it slammed nose down into the ground at that speed?? BOOM!!!!
ssayre - 4-11-2014 at 07:01 PM
Okay Spencer, I have to come clean. I told a white lie. I had the camera mounted to the helmet on the tailgate. I need to start carrying a small
tripod so I can wear my helmet.
Jason, yes it doesn't have any trouble taking nose down in gravel abuse :D and if you notice, I was able to relaunch it right away. There are times,
though, when a bridle will wrap the tips and it can get ugly quickly with bridle tangles.
Also, it's worthy of noting that I could have gone much faster if I wanted. Since I was not wearing pads or helmet and because I'm still learning, I
keep the kite high and steer it backwards frequently to maintain a snail pace.
ssayre - 4-11-2014 at 07:12 PM
Also Jason, you can do kite loops on 5 meter lines with them. I haven't tried that on a foil but I'm pretty sure they wouldn't like it. You do have
to be ready and deliberate with loops on short lines though or you'll take a tumble.
propylene22 - 9-11-2014 at 06:04 PM
I would stay away from the gravel. It has an tendency to slide out from under you as well as randomly stop you when you don't expect it.