How well do those flysurfers handle the gusts? I guess this is geared towards ragden since I know he has one but anyone can give some input.

I know the Speed is supposed to be not good in gusts, I'm not sure about the rest of the FS lineup.

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Originally posted by Knolee How well do those flysurfers handle the gusts? I guess this is geared towards ragden since I know he has one but anyone can give some input.

I've actually used both my Outlaws and the Speed at Anacostia, and in other locations in the DC area. They arent GREAT in the gusts, but perform as well as can be expected. I had good times with them. There was also a day at Wildwood with off-shore winds that were pretty gusty, and I ended up spending quite a bit of time riding with Brians 6m P3, which was a lot of fun.

The catch to it, far as I can tell, 1) managing to hold onto the kite and keep control when the gust hists, and 2) keeping tension on the lines when the lulls hit. The biggest problem I have with gusty conditions is when the lulls hit and when there is a slight direction shift. However, if you can keep tension on the lines when it happens, you'll be fine...

What are conditions like at the bowl and anacostia? Maybe its because there's no water but even as big as the radio tower field is the wind still sucks.

When its blowing NNW at the Bowl, it can be really nice. Winds from that direction tend to be pretty clean actually. The occasional gust, but generally pretty steady. At least, compared to Colmar Manor. I'll put it this way. If winds are NNW, I'd almost rather ride at The Bowl, than in Wildwood. Yes, it can be that much fun.

Anacostia takes the same direction, but tends to be a little gustier. The only reasons I've ridden there instead of the bowl have been either a)nobody else could make the trip to the Bowl, or b) better snow at Anacostia. Anacostia isnt horrible, but its definitely a little gusty... The more west in the wind, the gustier it gets...

Can someone point out the bowl on google maps or something. I'm not familiar with the spot.

I'm hoping to get there next time we have a NNW wind. I couldn't believe there was a spot that had clean wind in washington.

The bowl is in Baltimore... BRB


The Bowl

power are you talking about going to Anacostia or the bowl?

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Originally posted by Todd The bowl is in Baltimore... BRB The Bowl

Oh snap! I have a good buddy that lives only blocks from there, Im in south central PA but I could stay with him and fly with you guys sometime or atleast maybe learn a few things

cmon down

power can you snowkite there?

Ya there's a decent field. I'm sure nothing like what there is in PA, but its not bad for DC. Not as much snow either How's the Dr doing on you're rush III?

supposed to send me some pics this week, he said he hasnt worked on it much, but Im in no hurry, just a fun kite to fly

Maven when are your kites getting here?

Looks like Thursday.

Anyone up for some flying tomorow afternoon?

Stuck at work...

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Originally posted by ragden Stuck at work...

Same here story of my life.


How was Tug this past weekend?


EDIT: I just read up on the other thread... looks like a good time up there!

We're #1 on the list of 25 most replied to topics!!

We obviously need lives (I'd say we need a hobby, but we've definitely got that :D).

Hey maven you wanna go to the field today?

Can't today.

Anyone for the radio field tomorow?

:bigok:

You want to use my twister tomorow I'm leaving right from school?

Anyone?

Lets try this one more time...
Conditions look epic for the Bowl tomorrow. NNW winds right around 15mph tomorrow. Anyone wanna join me up there? My ONLY concern is snow cover on the field. If it doesnt get warm enough for the snow to melt today, it could be brutal. Does anyone live close enough to do a drive-by today and see if the snow is melting? Worst case scenario, I'll just drive up first thing tomorrow and give it a look...

Hopefully I'll be there. I think Maven is letting me try out his scorp?

I can give rides to those folks who are "along the way" if necessary...

I'm in!