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ssayre - 21-3-2015 at 12:00 PM

There's been some interest lately on streetkiting and bar set ups so thought this might be helpful.

Here is a picture of the light pole landing. When carefully done it works great for landing. I'm not sure if 3shot's kite ocd will allow him to use this method.

Also, here some pictures of the streetkite bar in case someone wants to modify an existing bar. I used a standard kite killer but you have to add a length of paracord

B-Roc - 21-3-2015 at 12:34 PM

Thanls

3shot - 21-3-2015 at 02:35 PM

Quote: Originally posted by ssayre

I'm not sure if 3shot's kite ocd will allow him to use this method.

:o :o :o

That is pretty ingenious though Sean!!!

Man I freakin' love Nasa Stars!!!!!

ssayre - 21-3-2015 at 02:56 PM

It is ingenious, I stole the idea from a thread where beamerbob and bladerunner were talking about people putting in some sort of poles in the desert and landing their kites that way. It's even better when they are supplied for you in the form of light poles. It works just as well launching too, although you have to make sure you know what your doing so you don't end up catching a bridle on the head of the light pole. I usually have the kite in the upright position and it makes getting to the tranport loops very easy for line attachment.

Cheddarhead - 21-3-2015 at 03:56 PM

I've used the front of my truck with that method before. Works great :thumbup:

PHREERIDER - 21-3-2015 at 05:31 PM

very nice

Bladerunner - 22-3-2015 at 01:53 PM

Who cares about the rule that says to avoid solid objects down wind for double the length of your lines.

Just teasing! :P

ssayre - 22-3-2015 at 01:57 PM

BR, with short lines, the most fun thing to do on the longboard is see if you can brush the light poles with the kite as you go by. Once I got good at that, I have intentionally wrapped the middle of the pole and as I keep rolling, It will pop back off and keep going. I'll have to get video of it. It's a blast.

Houston AirHead - 22-3-2015 at 02:45 PM

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7Djti6C3KWE

dont forget my old schoo vid....

ssayre - 22-3-2015 at 02:58 PM

I've seen that one before. I'm still trying to figure out how you steered it?

soliver - 22-3-2015 at 03:34 PM

Seems like you could easily modify any fixed bridle bar to work like Steffen's streetkite bar... just thinking out loud.

ssayre - 22-3-2015 at 04:00 PM

You can. I've made a wooden bar that works well. I just bought Steffens bar because it's relatively cheap and I didn't have any bar. It's only 43 euro I believe.

I was using my wooden bar in this video.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kDwhGHGTzAA

3shot - 22-3-2015 at 04:42 PM

Good vid Sean. I think their huge low end power is overlooked in the traction world. Are you able to run them right off the bar?

ssayre - 22-3-2015 at 04:46 PM

Negative. I've tried it a few times and always end up hating myself. 5 meter lines is as short as I'm going unless I'm on a beach boardwalk or something. You can still loop and spank it with 5 meter lines

3shot - 22-3-2015 at 04:49 PM

"Spank it". Lol

PHREERIDER - 22-3-2015 at 04:52 PM

Quote: Originally posted by ssayre

I've seen that one before. I'm still trying to figure out how you steered it?

this is using the board to steer kite,

power is fixed, board provides tension and speed control.

its same as c-kite trim for unhooked, comes for learning to "fly to idle " without brakes or no depower. only window position to power and forward pitch (in either point of sail). with handles , like this case , the " bar center "is the 2 handle grips wide just like center grip for unhooked with bar. the trick is solid shoulder position and hip/waist board control for speed control. for me, alot like strapless surf at scale speed on longboard and all translate very well same balance and muscle reflexes.

soliver - 22-3-2015 at 05:22 PM

You keep changing your avatar Sean,... I like this latest iteration :thumbup:

coolness,... loving your stoke on this... makes me really wanna get the 8.6m RII sold so I can buy more fun toys... Skates or a Longboard that is... :D

Houston AirHead - 22-3-2015 at 09:45 PM

Quote: Originally posted by ssayre

I've seen that one before. I'm still trying to figure out how you steered it?

well i just squeezed both handles together and used slight pressure on the power lines by turning my wrist clock/counter clockwise. wind was ripping that day 25+ mph

ssayre - 23-3-2015 at 06:00 AM

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You keep changing your avatar Sean,... I like this latest iteration :thumbup:

Thanks. My avatar usually reflects my latest obsession. Here's a video from a little action this weekend. I exceeded my self imposed time limit by a little.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A4vOSfJkGEw

3shot - 23-3-2015 at 06:13 AM

Great video Sean. You are really progressing with those NASAs! You've found your groove!!

flyguy0101 - 23-3-2015 at 06:37 AM

Damn- I hate to admit it but this kites are perking my interest- I know that riding on pavement takes virtually no wind to get going and when I have tried my foils on short lines it is in no fun

ssayre - 23-3-2015 at 06:52 AM

It's basically like adding kites to your quiver. I would have been on my 7 meter if I was in the buggy on the grass. I was on my 4 meter in the video

PHREERIDER - 23-3-2015 at 07:30 AM

yeah man nice phlow ! toe 2 heel one handed jibe very nice !

3shot - 23-3-2015 at 09:16 AM

Sure wish you were coming to JIBE Sean!!

ssayre - 23-3-2015 at 03:37 PM

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yeah man nice phlow ! toe 2 heel one handed jibe very nice !

Thanks man, I had a very nice phlow going. It's an endless ride! I could have done it all day...wait a second, I DID :D

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Sure wish you were coming to JIBE Sean!!

Wish I could, the family's schedule won't allow them to go and It's tough to take a solo vacation. Also, my work is seasonal and I'm commission based. the beginning and end of summer are my busiest times, which unfortunately coincide with kiting functions. I'll definitely make it eventually.

RedSky - 23-3-2015 at 04:17 PM

:thumbup:

Why is street kiting not a thing ? It should be. The best kept secret in kite traction now looks like a viable option and open to anyone.

sadsack - 23-3-2015 at 04:36 PM

It been around for a while

When I was a kid I used a bed sheet, this is a bit better :lol:

PHREERIDER - 23-3-2015 at 05:17 PM

if the wind finds you...it doesn't take long before it puts you into endless mindless motion.....

...all day long.

B-Roc - 23-3-2015 at 06:45 PM

Sean, are you riding with 3 or 5m lines?

ssayre - 23-3-2015 at 07:09 PM

5 meter

robinsonpr - 24-3-2015 at 07:24 AM

Just stumbled across this guy flying a Peak 2 straight off handles:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eSuVqsgrymc

PHREERIDER - 24-3-2015 at 09:17 AM

that dudes on here some, maybe had bridled arc as well, smooth player for sure

crazyherb - 24-3-2015 at 04:30 PM

From 3 years ago...still a good watch:

https://vimeo.com/34652702

soliver - 24-3-2015 at 07:49 PM

Very Cool ^^^ :thumbup:

ssayre - 27-3-2015 at 05:12 PM

After today I've sorted some stuff out that I thought I might share now that I have used all 4 of my sizes of stars. First, the size needed is a minimum of 1 size smaller than what you would use on grass. It should feel comfortable holding the bar, if it feels like it's ripping your arms off then size down. Less is more I find to keep good control. Second, turning ability is critical to flow with gusts and to make seamless transitions. Landboard is not the greatest as it's harder to turn IMO. Also, the most fun sizes are the 2.5 and 4. 5.5 and 7 still work well but transitions require better piloting due to lighter air dumbing the performance a bit. Still a work in progress but well worth the time put in.

PHREERIDER - 27-3-2015 at 07:22 PM

hitting critical phlow mass for seamlessness....got tunes ?

man thats beautiful, keep on keeping on

soliver - 27-3-2015 at 08:23 PM

Quote: Originally posted by flyguy0101

Damn- I hate to admit it but this kites are perking my interest- I know that riding on pavement takes virtually no wind to get going and when I have tried my foils on short lines it is in no fun

Hmmmmm... you don't say?!?!... what was that you called it on our phone conversation a couple of months ago, Scott??? The "Nada star"?!?!

You can try mine at JIBE :smilegrin:

3shot - 28-3-2015 at 01:46 AM

Sounds good Sean!

bigE123 - 28-3-2015 at 02:59 AM

That vid of the Peak robinsonpr, it looks like he hooked straight to the kite, what you would find is that you'd need to hold the handles like an NPW as there is more power directed to the bottom of the handles due to the de-power, find the balance and you're away.

ssayre - 31-3-2015 at 03:42 PM

I did it! Every time I see a video of Steffen effortlessly flying on no lines I would get infuriated. I've tried a few times on landboard but not since I've had the longboard. Today after work, I was determined to give it another try. Great wind and warm day. I used the 4 meter in a school parking lot (they are out on break). It worked perfectly, I couldn't believe it. No back stall no messing around, after a very short time I was doing nice and smooth transitions and it's cool having the kite so close. Anyways, I feel I had done the "no lines" a disservice talking negatively about it. Once you have short lines with the stars down then no lines is not far off, and it's much easier with longboard. Also, don't start off learning on a pathway at a park. If you've been daydreaming about that, it's easier to learn in a lot. Also, my freedom of movement and usable space has just increased exponentially again.

3shot - 31-3-2015 at 04:55 PM

good job bro!!

ssayre - 2-4-2015 at 03:57 PM

In case you missed it in the npw thread. Randy and I were able to get together when he was in Indy last Sunday and he made a video. Winds were in the high 20's gusting mid 30's. It was a little much for the 2.5 ns2 so we used Randy's own single keel 1 meter npw kites. I was still a little underpowered but they are an absolute blast to fly.

3shot - 2-4-2015 at 04:22 PM

Looks like fun to me!

sadsack - 2-4-2015 at 04:40 PM

very nice you 2

PHREERIDER - 2-4-2015 at 06:51 PM

THAT crazy wild for that! way to do it!

Randy - 2-4-2015 at 07:18 PM

It was a pretty wild day - the wind was also very gusty, and shifted around a lot. Sean was really working that kite. The blue one did manage the winds and gusts well - the green one was a bit twitchy - the ram air tube was easy to deflate. I need to get some practice on a longboard - it really does allow you to get moving in less wind and with less power as compared to a mountain board.

soliver - 2-4-2015 at 07:25 PM

You were right Sean... it does look like an angry hornet!!!

ssayre - 4-4-2015 at 03:03 PM

Field was too muddy to use so I took to the parking lot on the buggy and board. Tried to do a deadman on short lines with the nasa. Not sure it's possible but I can dream and keep trying. As I've progressed, I'm starting to liberate myself from the kite killer when I'm longboarding.

Randy - 4-4-2015 at 05:01 PM

Sean - where is that spot? I need to get there next I'm in town.

sadsack - 4-4-2015 at 05:08 PM

Looking good, I was in a parking lot today for about 3 hours, Try ed working the board,
fell a lot, going to be hurting tomorrow. Hi winds that game from every point of the compass.
I should have just went home, but no I out their for 3 long hurting hours. Spent more time on the payment then skateboarding. I had to big of a kite for the wind and me not know any think about it. I lived and will be back out tomorrow, less wind tomorrow.
renny

ssayre - 4-4-2015 at 05:09 PM

It's top secret. It's the school near greenwood I was telling you about. It's great on a west wind for the parking lot and any direction for the fields.

Good job renny, keep at it. The wind was all over the place today.

ssayre - 6-4-2015 at 03:29 PM

Here's a little bit of footage from Easter weekend. I tried with no lines first, but winds weren't clean enough so I used the 5 meter lines.

3shot - 6-4-2015 at 03:40 PM

Nice! :thumbup:

Randy - 6-4-2015 at 03:48 PM

Sean,

That is really cool. Makes me want to be back home again in Indiana......

B-Roc - 6-4-2015 at 05:01 PM

Cool vids. Do the NPWs or NasaStars have an advantage over traditional foils on short lines? I have a whole quiver of FBs that never get flown. While I dread the thought of flying them over pavement, it would be a lot cheaper and easier to cut up a short lineset and have at it as opposed to ordering a redundantly sized quiver of NPW or NS3s.

-Sean, you should really where a helmet when on the longboard whether riding or kiting. One rock or blown bearing or broken kingpin or simple trip and you go over backwards and its game over.

ssayre - 6-4-2015 at 05:49 PM

I just got a new helmet and had it on the whole time except when I used it as a tripod on the ground. I'm really liking my new helmet so I will be wearing it.

I wish I would have tried my fb's on different lengths of lines before I sold them, so I don't know how they would do. I'll bet you could use half length lines and they would work. I would definitely give it a try. In fact, I've been wishing I had my twister and viper s so I could have tried it.

volock - 6-4-2015 at 06:08 PM

So it easy to powerslide at all on the board (something I don't think I've seen in any of the videos yet)?

ssayre - 6-4-2015 at 06:14 PM

Very observant volock. I've actually been working quite hard at that but still have trouble doing it in a controlled manner. I've had several minor wipeouts. I need to learn to shift my weight correctly and at the right time with the kite. Yes it is very doable, I just need more practice.

B-Roc - 6-4-2015 at 06:40 PM

Yes, you were very close to sliding on a number of those runs with the camera on the ground. I just came in from a short slide session. You're running 78a wheels, correct? If you go up to an 81-85a wheel you'll be sliding nicely but all it takes it a bit more effort and you can slide any wheel and the softer wheel will be more controlled and help you scrub speed..

soliver - 6-4-2015 at 08:24 PM

Working in a church over Easter weekend means its like working in the stadium during Superbowl weekend... I've been a little out of touch here,...but hey, looking good Sean!

I'm giving super strong consideration to getting a longboard

volock - 6-4-2015 at 08:41 PM

Thanks ssayre. The sliding seems like it'd be fun and good practice for an ATB board. I can't quite ever manage to slide on the grass around here and no beaches to try it on, so been debating picking up a cheap CL longboard to help learn the mechanics better or have fun on when my grassy places are full.

ssayre - 7-4-2015 at 12:11 AM

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Yes, you were very close to sliding on a number of those runs with the camera on the ground. I just came in from a short slide session. You're running 78a wheels, correct? If you go up to an 81-85a wheel you'll be sliding nicely but all it takes it a bit more effort and you can slide any wheel and the softer wheel will be more controlled and help you scrub speed..

Yes 78a wheels. I can hold an edge pretty good with them, but they are pretty grippy when they slide. Do you think I should give the 81 or 85's a try? Maybe it would be good to have both depending on if I'm sliding or trying to hold an edge?

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Working in a church over Easter weekend means its like working in the stadium during Superbowl weekend... I've been a little out of touch here,...but hey, looking good Sean! I'm giving super strong consideration to getting a longboard

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Thanks ssayre. The sliding seems like it'd be fun and good practice for an ATB board. I can't quite ever manage to slide on the grass around here and no beaches to try it on, so been debating picking up a cheap CL longboard to help learn the mechanics better or have fun on when my grassy places are full.

Do it! Best bang for the buck, BUT be careful. My daughter didn't have any experience and she fell pretty hard her first time on it (without kite). Randy also took a tumble when he was in Indy. Spencer, you can't risk the slightest injury before Jibe.

IMK - 7-4-2015 at 03:58 AM

Nice vid Sean. :thumbup:

That looked like a lot of fun.

robinsonpr - 7-4-2015 at 04:12 AM

Yeah excellent stuff, you're looking like a real pro on that thing!!

Randy - 7-4-2015 at 05:13 AM

Quote: Originally posted by soliver

Working in a church over Easter weekend means its like working in the stadium during Superbowl weekend... I've been a little out of touch here,...but hey, looking good Sean!

I'm giving super strong consideration to getting a longboard

If you can find a spot that works let me know. I've already got a longboard. I think the surface is too rough at my lake spot so I've always used my ATB there.

PHREERIDER - 7-4-2015 at 05:37 AM

nice easter run ! actually the longboard/kite relates more to kite surfing than ATB, obviously all similar, but feel, flow and timing definitely strapless surf . mostly because you are more ON TOP of the board v. ATB you tend carry more power and a little deeper edge, and ON TOP riding with ATB in light air is same pretty much.

little more power and you'll be sliding FO SHO! step up hardness a little at a time find a good combo of SMOOTH, GRIP and RELEASE . keep it phlowing man!

ssayre - 7-4-2015 at 12:03 PM

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nice easter run ! actually the longboard/kite relates more to kite surfing than ATB, obviously all similar, but feel, flow and timing definitely strapless surf . mostly because you are more ON TOP of the board v. ATB you tend carry more power and a little deeper edge, and ON TOP riding with ATB in light air is same pretty much. little more power and you'll be sliding FO SHO! step up hardness a little at a time find a good combo of SMOOTH, GRIP and RELEASE . keep it phlowing man!

Thanks. I plan on trying out some different hardness of wheels sometime soon. I've only been on grass a couple times since using gravel lot / pavement / buggy / longboard. It's really hard to go back once you hit a smooth phlow

B-Roc - 7-4-2015 at 03:00 PM

81a abec 11 flashbacks are the bomb for sliding and worth considering. At your weight you'd be totally fine going to an 81-82a wheel. 85 could be good as well. That's a decent duro in larger sizes (66-72mm). You just don't want to flat spot them. Its pretty easy for me to hold a slide out on my landboard because I'm being pulled through sand. If you go 90* on a longboard and hold a slide out on pavement you'll flatspot the wheels in a hurry. You have to keep the board moving and slightly off 90* so the wheels keep spinning throughout the slide.

sadsack - 7-4-2015 at 04:33 PM

If you had told me 60 years ago that I would be on skates or a skateboard when I was 70, I would have LoL. I was out on a golf course today no kite, doing some very nice hills. I like grass better than payment. This one run is about 600 feet. I did that 10 or more times. That made a big change in my boarding. If i can get out there tomorrow I going do it some more. Right at the last I was sailing down the hill. :evil:

ssayre - 20-4-2015 at 04:14 AM

I nearly fell out of my chair when I saw this. I think it's new but I'm not sure. It's the Trampa Street Carver. They also have new electronic mods for their kiteboards and street carver.

http://www.trampaboards.com/ultimate-street-carver-holypro-o...

PHREERIDER - 20-4-2015 at 05:06 AM

its a remake (reproduction) . can't remember the original maker. BMW had one very much like flexboardz design.

ssayre - 20-4-2015 at 06:04 AM

Phree, how do you think that would be for kiting? They come with wheels they call "stickies" 76a and 78a. I went out yesterday on wet pavement and had no grip at all. I would still like trying some harder wheels but I think I might like the softer wheels (like I have) to hold an edge for speed.

B-Roc - 20-4-2015 at 06:52 AM

That board would be fun but no better than a 10" wide stiff deck with proper bushings, trucks and wheels at about half the cost.

No skateboard wheels have traction if the road is damp. Soft wouldn't have helped you much there. If you're thinking about new wheels here is a tutorial from Muir Skate and Silverfish which you may want to read. Grip is more than just durometer.

https://www.muirskate.com/longboard-guide/cruising-carving/w...

https://www.silverfishlongboarding.com/forum/longboard-skate...

Feyd - 20-4-2015 at 07:54 AM

My guess is nothing made for "carving" will work well.

That board is made for pumping and surfing pavement. Actuates like a double gullwing board which I absolutely love the feel of, love the fact that you can pump it to a good clip and maintain it but at speed it's death wobble city. :o

B-Roc is right. Board wheels don't grip for beans on wet.

ssayre - 20-4-2015 at 08:07 AM

For very high speed, yes a carving type board may not be great but I have the double gullwing and when I'm going somewhat fast I keep carving just enough to prevent wobble or I'm leaning hard enough not to wobble but not enough to slide out (I'm quite aware of where the fine line is now

But, the gullwing trucks are excellent for transitioning and turning towards the kite in gust and away in lull so I really think a carving board/trucks set up works well. Maybe not for any real speed though greater than 20mph. I've had it to 19mph so far

PHREERIDER - 20-4-2015 at 08:14 AM

riding wet is a skill booster, light balance and easy action . it will kill the bearings on skate .

if its heavy wet the bearings are truly doom. damp surface bearing shield stays dry u can get away with some fun and no damage. if its crunchy on the finish its over. wd40 spray, if the grease is already gone, may add 10-20hours of usable roll.

B-roc is right traction is basically absent in wet, there are only degrees of not so slippery.

OLD (used), soft are the best in general , ALL goes to balance and control , it is a powerslide learning opportunity so there is value in it.

the carver boards are like ATB with street wheels with deeper truck action. fun but heavy and clumsy compared to skate long board. to simulate with ATB pump the tires up ROCK hard , careful not to pop, so the rolling resistance is low as possible...and another avenue is bazookas for ATB rims, cool for cruise but still a little clumsy

the carvers have really low CG and you go pretty deep carves with them , but thats about it.

Feyd - 20-4-2015 at 08:18 AM

Ahhhhh IC, good point. My problem is I default to how speed comes into play and how thing progress as you go faster and faster. It never even occurred to me that one would be riding at speeds where that much actuation wouldn't be an issue. And I can only imagine that transitioning on a board like that must feel pretty dang awesome.

You've given my a lot to consider. Our snow season is over now and I'm really finding it difficult to put the kites away so I'm looking at other options to get my fix over the summer.

Nothing worse than an itch you can't scratch.

ssayre - 20-4-2015 at 08:22 AM

good info on the carvers. It was really wet yesterday so I gave the bearings a good soaking. I consider my wheels fairly grippy and they would slide out with the lightest of pressure. I'm nursing a bad wrist and elbow from a soccer injury incurred over the winter so I'm a little hesitant on sliding for the time being. Who would of thought I would injure myself in soccer and not kiting on asphalt :o :mad:

Feyd - 20-4-2015 at 08:35 AM

I wonder how something like an Onda Longa would work. Low center of gravity, between the trucks as opposed to on top of them. And easy adjustment of the truck stiffness depending on your tastes for the day. 7" wheels.

ssayre - 20-4-2015 at 08:37 AM

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You've given my a lot to consider. Our snow season is over now and I'm really finding it difficult to put the kites away so I'm looking at other options to get my fix over the summer. Nothing worse than an itch you can't scratch.

Exactly! I've acquired the rides and kites necessary to be able to kite nearly every day if I wanted to. The one thing I'm missing is snow equipment. We had very little snow this year but I still need to plan ahead with either board or skis

ssayre - 20-4-2015 at 10:00 AM

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I wonder how something like an Onda Longa would work. Low center of gravity, between the trucks as opposed to on top of them. And easy adjustment of the truck stiffness depending on your tastes for the day. 7" wheels.

http://shop.ondamotion.com/onda-longa

Affordable and even mentions that it's good for kite skating. B-roc, Phreerider, What say you? :cool:

B-Roc - 20-4-2015 at 10:39 AM

I don't know. Looks cool and carvey but I'd like to know how much side force you can put on those rims. A kite adds torque that a board/wheel/rim is not going to see under normal circumstances unless you are sliding a lot. Is this the same company that makes Onda cycles (kid of the guy who invented Rev kites)?

I do like its drop platform

PHREERIDER - 20-4-2015 at 06:31 PM

yeah man those are cool carvers for a roll about.

...the wheels, i have doubts , any kinda real power would not be a good idea. for LIGHT carve action wheels might make it 20hours. total guess .

looks pretty "consumer soft" , but get the right wheels may deliver some fun action. deck looks cool, for smaller rider may be decent.

big guy break that pretty quick i suspect

ssayre - 29-4-2015 at 04:42 AM

Very laid back session practicing using no lines. I've tried and failed a few times since my last successful attempt. Wind needs to be consistent enough that when you launch, the kite stays up without back stalling. I later switched to 5 meter lines and had better runs but I still like working on it when I can.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nelzNO4Jqtc

PHREERIDER - 29-4-2015 at 05:01 AM

taking the show on the road! good one!

bobalooie57 - 29-4-2015 at 05:42 AM

Very nice, what a spot! Wide open with few obstructions! How much wind?

ssayre - 29-4-2015 at 06:18 AM

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taking the show on the road! good one!

I try to take the show everywhere I happen to be.

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Very nice, what a spot! Wide open with few obstructions! How much wind?

I would say 10ish with gusts of 15. It was forecast to be gusting 20. I immediately regretted not putting up the 5.5 meter. That day wind was out of the North so I could have used any length lines. If you notice, there are power lines to the North. When wind is out of the South, I have to use no lines so I want to be well practiced when I get a South wind. There's a lot of strategy involved sometimes :cool2:

bobalooie57 - 29-4-2015 at 06:42 AM

I noticed the power lines, but I figure we each have to assess our own skill/comfort level, and deal with the conditions we are dealt. I also take some small risk riding in a parking lot, speeding up to 25 or so, then shutting her down to avoid jumping the curb and being dragged out onto the boat slips, all in a space of 60 yards or so. Power slides on asphalt can go wrong so quickly! Practice makes sense. Good strategy!

1oldkid - 29-4-2015 at 07:04 AM

That looked fun.
And you guys mentioned some good points to think about, very helpful.
Fly safe, fly often!

soliver - 29-4-2015 at 07:08 AM

VERY AWESOME Sean!!! I loved the vid, the spot, the music, the vibe... love it! great job and I'm super jealous of that primo spot... looks perfect for the long board!!!

Every time I think about NOT getting a longboard, you reel me back in!!!

ssayre - 29-4-2015 at 12:47 PM

Thanks Spencer! I tried to mix it up from my normal stuff this time. Yeah, for me, the longboard has been a great buy and I really enjoy the smooth surface and carving. That spot is great, but it's shared with lacrosse held on the fields and it's an elementary school so I can only use it on certain days. When I was there last, a guy I would guess in his 30's with his wife and kids, stopped me and asked all about it and thought it was cool. It's funny, because I never get those comments when in the buggy on the field. All the glory goes to board sports, but I don't think people can appreciate how exciting the buggy is until they try it. From a pure adrenaline standpoint, I think buggy on grass and going as fast as you can is more exciting than longboard, but the phlow of longboard and the buttery surface and carving around make longboard at least equal for me personally. Not to mention if my field is too wet or grass too long, I can still take to the asphalt.

3shot - 29-4-2015 at 02:54 PM

Thanks for the ride Sean!! Cool vid.

3shot - 29-4-2015 at 03:39 PM

Is that bar still a little bent? Did you contact Steffan. Just curious what he had to say.

And we have to get you to JIBE in the future. Even if Errol has to kidnap you.

ssayre - 29-4-2015 at 03:43 PM

It's still a lot bent. No I didn't contact him. The crazy thing is I thought it's strength would be compromised to the point that the first hard force I would put on it that it would fold. That hasn't been the case yet. I put decent force on it the last few times and I'm surprised it hasn't continued to fold. I'm not going to do anything about it until I polish it off on a good session. I have a woody back up.

ssayre - 29-4-2015 at 03:45 PM

Haha, I just read the second sentence. :D

ssayre - 30-4-2015 at 06:43 PM

Today was an unusual day. I was on a stretch of entrance road to a park and the wind was blowing at an angle. The terrain going downwind was running slightly uphill so going upwind, I had the benefit of going slightly downhill. They cancelled out to where I had equally great runs either direction. Anyways, it was kind of cool and a rare occurrence. I guess I need to start taking topagraphy as well as wind direction under consideration.

Randy - 14-5-2015 at 07:53 PM

Not sure where is the best place to post this - it could go to the "Skin" thread, "Kite Boating" or wherever. But it does have more "street kiting" footage than anything else. Does kind of show a bit of my day.

1oldkid - 14-5-2015 at 08:14 PM

That's Great! You are getting pretty good with the video posting too now Randy!!

Randy - 15-5-2015 at 04:32 AM

Thanks. Moviemaker makes it pretty easy.

ssayre - 15-5-2015 at 06:00 AM

Very cool Randy. Nice to see the skin in action.

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