Power Kite Forum - Long Time Since I've been in the Bug. (Vid)

Cheddarhead

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posted on 18-10-2017 at 05:55 PM

Long Time Since I've been in the Bug. (Vid)

It was extremely nice to finally get a session in with the bug. I haven't flown a kite since last March. Yes, March. Been busy or lacking wind on days off. Haven't gotten my priorities quite right as of late. Today fit the bill. My day off, windy and the soccer complex was vacant. Wind was exceptionally craptastic. They were calling for 15-30mph. The tree line really made the wind choppy. Things should get better when the leaves are finally gone.

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posted on 18-10-2017 at 06:52 PM

Agreed. Absolutely craptastic. It has been that long for me too. Gonna end my dry spell next month with Jeepersjoey and gang on Ivanpah!

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Cheddarhead

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posted on 18-10-2017 at 07:13 PM

Oh man, Ivanpah...The holy grail of buggy places. Have fun out there!

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posted on 18-10-2017 at 07:48 PM

Nice ride, yup seems like ages since a buggy ride here too. That looks like a decent field, the speed you were going it was almost a minute of riding one direction. thanks for taking us for a ride!

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