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[*] posted on 25-4-2015 at 06:21 PM
San Antonio TX. Kiting (pics)


Hi, I'm new to the forums and just wanted to say HI and see if there is anyone in and around my area that Land Kiteboards, Kite jumps or anything to do with power and traction kites. I have been in SA for 15 years and have not come across any other power kiters. I mainly fly out at Peasall Park out near my house. My current kite collection is mostly LEI kites but I started in the sport back in the 90's with an original Hawaiian team kite and a 4 stack of 6' Flexifoils, then on to a 2 stack of Flexi 8 footers and then moved on to the original Quad tracs in the mid to late 90's
Current collection... (still buying)
2004 21M Best Nemesis
2004 19M Slingshot Fuel
2005 16M North Rhino (restoring)
2008 16M Best Waroo
2006 14M North Vegas
2009 13M Best Waroo
2006 12M Naish Torch
2007 12M Naish Torch
2008 12M North Vegas
2010 9M Best Waroo
2005 9M North Rhino
2007 7M Royal Solo



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[*] posted on 25-4-2015 at 06:44 PM


Welcome! Hopefully you have more luck finding others in your area than I have had finding any in mine.
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[*] posted on 25-4-2015 at 06:50 PM


Welcome from southern Idaho!
There's not many buggies here either...
That is quite a collection of big kites you have!



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Flexifoil 1.2m Sting
HQ Symphony 2.2m
Beamer 3.6m
Pro Foil 2.5, 4.5m
JoJo 6m
Montana 7m
Flysurfer 19m Speed 2 SA

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Several pair of kite skis

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[*] posted on 25-4-2015 at 06:56 PM


Welcome. You've been going longer than almost anyone else! I hope you find others to fly with. Stick with it.
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[*] posted on 25-4-2015 at 07:07 PM


Thanks, I really got into power kiting in the early to mid 90's living in Corpus Christi and then had a little bit of a hiatus for about 5 years after moving to SA in 2000. Unfortunately here in San Antonio we have a total lack of wind most the time so all my smaller 5 and 8 meter kites just did not have the pull or lift I needed (craved) so I started collecting giant kites. A few I got very good deals on and only needed new valves or the valves needed to be glued on what was an almost brand new kite. I have taken a few of my friends out and a couple have shown some interest and are starting to ask when I am going out so they can tag along, I'm hoping they catch the bug. :) A couple have also come out and tried it and after having to go rescue them downrange, they just tell "that's alright....you go have fun.. we'll watch" LOL
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[*] posted on 26-4-2015 at 05:42 AM


Hello and welcome to the forums. We are pretty scattered much like yourself.
Our closest anual kiting event will be in Galveston. Make sure you check out the other event forums for more information on on anual events across the country. Its worth the drive trust me. Places and people you will never forget!!



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[*] posted on 26-4-2015 at 08:14 AM


Hiya...welcome! Keep buying them up whoever dies w/ the most kites wins right?
Looks like if the winds blowing at all you got the right spot



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[*] posted on 26-4-2015 at 03:41 PM


Hello and welcome to the forum! I have some family in San Antonio, but its been AGES since I've been there. Enjoy the Janky inland winds!

I know there's quite a few folks in the Dallas area that are kiters, but I'm thinking Dallas is some ways away form you.. (shows how well I know my geography :lol: )



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[*] posted on 26-4-2015 at 08:49 PM


LOL! Yeah, tell me about the jenky winds. Dallas is quite a bit of a drive. I'm lucky to just get out to the lake, let alone the coast lately. Most of the winds where I have been flying are 5 maybe 10mph....and that's on a good day! That's why most of my kites are the size of small apartment buildings. LOL I really miss living on the coast sometimes.
Speaking of big kites, this is one I just got day before yesterday. Gonna take it out tomorrow and give it a whirl. :D

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