Quote: Originally posted by riffclown

1. How long have you been flying in motion? not static or stunt but with wheels, board, skis- movement Have used a buggy for about 3 years now.. WELDNGOD introduced me to kite buggying and put me in the seat for the first time. I'm pretty sure I used a single line bat kite to pull me on a skateboard back in the late 70's. but I wouldn't call that power kiting. 2. How often to you get to fly (again movement static doesn't count) I fly kites almost every week but you say static doesn't count.. so almost never. Less than 10 times in 3 years.. If you count scudding as movement, then far more often. 3. What is the thing about kiting that keeps you coming back? I like the "doing something different" aspect of it and I love flying my stacks. If you look at my First Post I really haven't deviated much from what originally brought me here. I still prefer static whether it's a 2 line stack, Rev or a 8M Toxic.. 4. Last one how old are you? just past the half century mark so "middle aged"

Your "first post" brought me back. My first post was sometime in August of that same year. I enjoy motion and mostly have that sorted as far as kites I like, but I've been wanting to get back to some casual relaxing static flying. Just made good on a promise to BEC I made in the winter to buy back my 2.6 viperS. It came in the mail today and I'm looking forward to some static flying after work as we have a breeze today. Skateboard is always in tow so who knows though.

1. How long have you been flying in motion? not static or stunt but with wheels, board, skis- movement

I found a PL folding buggy on craigslist last summer. Thought it would be cool to cruise on the beach with no need for gas. After some research "on the line" I found out about SOBB in September just as folks were getting started. I immediately headed for the beach where I first saw people buggying. Being new to traction kites, and even with lots of help, I couldn't seem to get the hang of it during SOBB. After that I kept going to the beach and before long--I got it! I even bought another buggy (Flexi Navaro) last winter during a half-price sale.

A couple of people expressed surprise to see me back at Spring SOBB this year.

2. How often to you get to fly (again movement static doesn't count)

I check WindAlert daily and fly as often as I can. If I can't get to the beach I go to a park nearby. The wind doesn't always cooperate but sometimes it's ok. It's about 80 miles to Sunset Beach and I'll go almost every day if the weather isn't too bad. I like being retired.

3. What is the thing about kiting that keeps you coming back?

For me it's mostly about navigating under wind power. I don't care about going fast; just being able to get where I want to go--and back. Now I'm watching for a better kite for upwind. And craving a better buggy. I'm also really happy to be socializing with a great group of people!

An unexpected side effect is flying is strengthening muscles that help my arthritic shoulder. Good physical therapy.

4. Last one how old are you?
I'm 65 :o

1. How long have you been flying in motion? not static or stunt but with wheels, board, skis- movement
I got started right here, so it looks like it's been just about two years. Initially I started trying to fly with a mountain board or snowboard in Pittsburgh, but with only limited success due to the tight spaces and incredibly janky winds. However, being so unusual I managed to make the paper twice in my first year.

2. How often to you get to fly (again movement static doesn't count)
Nowadays I primarily kite on Lake Erie. Being 2.5-3h away I can't go after work, but I try and make it most weekends.

3. What is the thing about kiting that keeps you coming back?
There's just nothing else like it! I love how much there is to learn. It's amazing to tap into nature's power. The first time I put up my little Beamer in a storm and was knocked onto my stomach I knew this was for me.

4. Last one how old are you?
23 right now and excited to see how much better I'll be when I've had as much experience as most people here.

Good questions!

1. Like most of you, I started by enjoying flying static but soon realized rolling was a lot more fun. I've been on a land board for a couple of years now.

2. Prior to this past few months, I could fly and get some riding in gusty, frightening winds 4-5/month. "My" field is now slated to be farmed and they stopped mowing it so I'm out except for wildwood and jibe. Long Beach and Lido are looking better all the time, abkayak!

3. Well that's easy; it is crazy fun! More than that, when kiting, it's one of the few times when there is no opportunity to think of anything else. It's a real brain-flush. Also, EVERYTHING is in motion! The land, the sky, yourself, EVERYTHING! It's dreamlike...

4. 57, and I've been told handles are for wimps! This by a young whippersnapper kite guru (not anyone here on the forum)
Hmmm, I don't FEEL wimpy when I'm hauling around with a 7 meter fixed bridal kite...

Quote: Originally posted by jrhook

Good questions! 1. Like most of you, I started by enjoying flying static but soon realized rolling was a lot more fun. I've been on a land board for a couple of years now. 2. Prior to this past few months, I could fly and get some riding in gusty, frightening winds 4-5/month. "My" field is now slated to be farmed and they stopped mowing it so I'm out except for wildwood and jibe. Long Beach and Lido are looking better all the time, abkayak! 3. Well that's easy; it is crazy fun! More than that, when kiting, it's one of the few times when there is no opportunity to think of anything else. It's a real brain-flush. Also, EVERYTHING is in motion! The land, the sky, yourself, EVERYTHING! It's dreamlike... 4. 57, and I've been told handles are for wimps! This by a young whippersnapper kite guru (not anyone here on the forum) Hmmm, I don't FEEL wimpy when I'm hauling around with a 7 meter fixed bridal kite...

Not WIMPY in the least! quite to the contrary I freely admit to my wimpyness. My quiver for movement (Peak2s and Ozone DPs) have been carefully selected to maximize safety and keep me on the ground. So far the only conditions I will consider for going vertical is soft deep snow with my Frezy or Summits; otherwise this WIMP is staying on terra firma.

1. How long have you been flying in motion?
2009 or 7 Years


2. How often to you get to fly in motion?

-Kitesurf 3-4/Month; (Twin Tips, Surfboards, LEIs & Foilkites, wanna try Foil-Boarding next)
-Landboard 1-2/Month; (Limited Session Time, Too Light for a Water Session)
-Buggy 1-2/Year; (Legal Beach & Open Land too far away)


3. What are the things about kiting that keeps you coming back?

-Buggy cruising tranquility and beach exploring, but I do not get to go often enough so I enjoy it more when I can.

-Landboarding is so easy to setup, ride and packup for the quick fix. I have the skills now, but risk to injury is still high enough I save the jumping/progression for on the water. Light winds are easier to use than on the water and less effort/disappointment if I get skunked.

-Kiteboard beaches are nearby but it usually involves a half day commitment or more with the gear, travel and cleanup. The challenges seem endless. Different Board/Kite/Line combinations, different High-Pressure Thermal/Low-Pressure Systems, different terrains of Flat/Swell/Chop/Waves/Surf, plus tides/currents/rips, all keeps my brain active too.


4. How old are you?
48

1. How long have you been flying in motion? not static or stunt but with wheels, board, skis- movement
start landboarding end 2013 up till now .
.try to kiteboarding in 2014 but not much progress due to limited good wind conditions.
have some buggy air time but more prefer standing .

2. How often to you get to fly (again movement static doesn't count)
highside every weekend , lowside once a month .

3. What is the thing about kiting that keeps you coming back?
i copy to br and jrhook answer .
it one of my way to escape from daily issue .
when , EVERYTHING is in motion! it one opportunity not to think of anything else. It's a real brain-flush !!!!!.

4. Last one how old are you?
45 ..i guess there is a lot of life in me .

I too, peek in here from time to time and each time I do it feels just like home to me. I was just talking to a fellow who's running another forum I've become obsessed with about how people come and go and it's nice to know that all forums tend to have a body of members that stick around and continue helping the newcomers. I like to think I've contributed here and to him I mentioned I hope that one day I'm in the contributing side of the user base but for now I'm gleaning all I can.

1. How long have I been in motion? First experience, kite skiing with a Rage 4.7 just outside of Calgary at the front end of a chinook. Ended the day with a bowtied kite, a long walk of shame and a permanent addiction. That was in 2008/2009 season.

2. How often do I ge to fly? Not very often these days however my kids and I do have a very large sack filled with single liners of all sizes including an 8m knockofftopus that stops traffic when the kids and I fly it. I love kites. Of all kinds. And I always will no mater how much I get to fly. I'm also a fan of Mary Poppins. Some of you will pick up on the reference ; )

3. What keeps me coming back? See above. I love it. And I don't care if I'm on skis, a buggy or just with my fist holding tight (there's the reference ; ). Kites clear my mind. They put me in the "now" and I love being there since I spend so much time at work either catching up or thinking about the next steps.

4. How old? 41

I've thought a few times about "the big sell off" but the reality is that I'll take a big loss on gear that's perfectly fine for when I'm finally in the position where I can make more regular use of them again. I'm OK with that. The water is still my nemesis though......so there's some gear that's gonna be well seasoned by the time I lock it in ; )

No idea what you're talking about "dropping off the board"

1. How long have you been flying in motion? not static or stunt but with wheels, board, skis- movement
- Since 2010. That first ride was pretty pathetic.

2. How often to you get to fly (again movement static doesn't count)
- not enough, obviously. Colorado winds are dismal and I have to constantly balance forecast, danger, family, work, social and kite buddies. The end result is that I probably ride (mostly water now) maybe once every 3 weeks.

3. What is the thing about kiting that keeps you coming back?
- the stoke. Other kiters are crazy, the winds are dodgy, the authorities are brutal, land / water is scarce, hours and hours of driving, often skunked, it's super dangerous, kites are expensive, my garage is now a storage shed, and I've been injured a bunch; but if I get to make more than 4 passes on water, it's all worth it.

4. Last one how old are you?
- 43