Wait, we only live once?

What the hell is up with that?!

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Originally posted by Feyd Wait, we only live once? What the hell is up with that?!

I'd hate to break it to him about Santa Claus and the Tooth Fairy...

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Originally posted by Seanny Quote: Originally posted by Feyd Wait, we only live once? What the hell is up with that?! I'd hate to break it to him about Santa Claus and the Tooth Fairy...

My plan is to live forever.



So far... so good :wee:

Isn't that on Carl's Peter Lynn profile? Sorry, we're waaaaay off topic here.

Its on someone's signature on the kitecrowd site, but I can't recall whose.

We now return you to your regularly scheduled programming...

Ive just thoroughly read each of your posts, and thanks very much for all your concern! I bought the kite on ebay - so I never had the opportunity to actually talk face to face with any experienced fliers of this kite. I have read countless tutorials and watched many youtube videos on how to fly this kite, so I'm almost 100% sure I'm doing everything right. Apart from one thing, a few of you have said only to use my finger tips or my first 3 fingers when flying... Why is this?

I've taken it out about 5 times all together now, all in light winds, and can say I love it! Ive perfected the lines as well, they work just as I want them to. Unfortunately the winds here always seem to be very light, we only seem to get very windy days every now and again. Plus with it being this time of year, its always rainy/cold. Typical English weather! Anyway, I'm still going to go out a few more times in the light wind for the time being - can't wait till it picks up a bit though!

Thanks again for all your comments - they are much appreciated! Happy flying! Phil.

Hey Phil,

From what I've gathered, the three finger flying method is used to help you avoid from adding brakes inadvertently.

Ted

Three finger flying:

Aside from the fact that yes, it ensure that pressure is ONLY being added to the front lines, it just makes you more relaxed. Don't develop a death grip on the handles. When you need to brake, just bring in your palm and squeeze gently and ease the top end of the handle forward. If you get into trouble, it's easier for you to let go when flying with your fingertips also. It just adds a bit more control when holding the handles like this. Hope that helps!

Please be ready to say , another day when the winds do get strong ! If there are whitecaps on the water it is time to re-think the situation.
You are one of us and we all want to push the limits . The 4.9 is very skitz ! It will seem like it will behave in very strong winds without any problem then BAM before you know it. SPEED is the enemy ( or your best friend ) . The kites sees a gust as increased speed.

Speed equals power. Learn to control the speed in all conditions as you progress into stronger winds. You can control the speed either by placement in the window or by brake action.

I have been told to live every day as though it is my last and that one day I will be right !