Frankiter, my bro in law, came to visit with my sister (Aunt B!) and their kids this past weekend for my daughter's wedding. So we decided it would be a great idea to go do something a little risky and buggy just hours before the wedding. (insert image of father of the bride on crutches for the father/daughter dance here).

Had a really great session at OOBE Field, blowing pretty steady 6-12 I would guess so we were flying Franks Beamer 7 and my Blurr 7. Interesting chance to compare the two. It was really obvious how hard the Beamer pulled sideways, mellow and dependable flight characteristics, but really slow to turn and the Blurr pulled much more forward in the window with much less arm stress and much easier to down -turn than the Beamer.

Anyway, to the point!

Here's Frank cruising:


Frankiter and his Beamer 7 at OOBE Field by pokitetrash, on Flickr


Here's Frank piled up under the buggy:

[img] Frank piled up under his buggy by pokitetrash, on Flickr[/img]


And here's Frank laughing at being piled up under the buggy!:


Frank after his first OOBE by pokitetrash, on Flickr

Just figured I'd share his First OBE with you in case he didn't get around to it!

And of course, it was at OOBE Field! That's how it's gotten it's name. Pretty much everyone will bust their ass there.

I just realized the title I used and the unintentional content in the story about the wedding!! OMG!!! :embarrased: Sort of made a really creepy announcement, then huh? It was about Frankiter's OBE !

Ok Pokite. Looks like you set our guy up with about 3 psi in the tires. I guess you told him the buggy would ride better? Well, its just between you and me buddy.

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Originally posted by BeamerBob Ok Pokite. Looks like you set our guy up with about 3 psi in the tires. I guess you told him the buggy would ride better? Well, its just between you and me buddy.

SHHHHH dammit!

Glad you guys got some seat time. Did he at least yell out "I knew I should have traded Rich for his 5m" man I love that kite.

Kudos Frank

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Originally posted by shehatesmyhobbies Did he at least yell out "I knew I should have traded Rich for his 5m" man I love that kite.

As a matter of fact, he mentioned that he was thinking about it about the time he was getting sorted out from the wipe out..

nice field--if i ever get down that way........

Is there something about an adrenaline rush that makes you laugh? Because I was cracking up! Maybe it was surviving my first OBE without getting hurt, or maybe it was the irony that it happened at OOBE field. Couldn't stop laughing. That ever happen to anyone else?

That 7m beamer has supermanned me, spanked me. and now OBE'd me. Yeah Rich, I was thinking about it!

Frank, glad you came out of it without getting hurt. Welcome to the OBE club. It wont be your last, Im sure. Get up with you soon so we can hit the field.

Glad everything worked out for a stellar ride for guys, stay safe!

Chris you sure have a way with words!!:wow:
Frank I'm glad you came out ok, And welcome to the flub club!!