I'll throw you on the list lunchbox, after you though I think I'll cap it there, I would like the kite back some time this summer. =P

Davinch
Elkiter
Deadhead
Sthrasher
Speleopower
Bigsilver
Lunchbox


DaVinch, Yeah, they do have a tendancy of locking in and taking you for a ride. It's either a love or a hate depending on how fast you like to go.

Cool...Thanks Pablo...so probably late March, early April...El Mirage or Pismo here I come! Perfect testing grounds!

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I'll throw you on the list lunchbox, after you though I think I'll cap it there, I would like the kite back some time this summer. =P

OK - I have the Combat packed up and ready to ship to elkkiter in the morning

Thanks Pablo for letting me try her out!

I really enjoyed it - very fast :evil:

Ok am I still after Deadhead? Snowbird is right I need to try this one in the buggy. Thanks Snowbird for the boost in confidence and to pablo for the chanch to try! Deadhead u2u me and I will get you the shipping address.

Sent the Combat out to elkiter this morning - he should have it within the next 2 - 3 days.

Thanks again Pablo!

Thanks DaVinch!

It should be nice this weekend here in Cali. Predicted sunny in the mid- 60's.
All I really need is 10-14mph wind and I'll be a happy camper. The field should dry up in the next 2-3 of days after all the rain so...perfect.

e

Deadhead, Let me know if you got my addres ok? I sent it in a u2u.Thanks.

Sthrasher.

Hey Pablo, since the Combat's in Cali now with Elkiter, I don't mind changing the rotation a bit - why not send to Sthrasher before me, and then I can send it to Speleo............

Thanks Deadhead good idea. Is that ok Pablo? Elkiter I will send my address let me know when you get it ok?

Pablo,Or Baluk can you give me some idea of how this kite flies? What to expect? Best wind speed to fly it in? Thanks. I am going to fall in love with a black fast kite. Ok I read back a little and got the wind speed down anything else I should know? I Am ready to try this one.I have a good field and I have been flying lots of different kites lately and love to go fast. Snowbird this ones for you! I will let ya know how it goes. Thanks.

elkiter - I think the Combat should be there today

Got it yesterday morning DaV, Thank You!

Tomorrow is looking good weatherwise. Maybe I will work halfday and fly it the morning. If not Saturday is just as nice.

e

Yeah, no problem switching the order, just gotta make sure it hits all the guys on the list in a timely manner

Sthrasher, Kite flys pretty solid, due to the quick acceleration you may find it overflying and luffing in gusty winds or if you're not on top of it, to fix this add a bit of brake line tension, just enough to get the kite to sit back a hare and settle down, You'll also get more power out of the kite this way, but you may lose a hare of top end.

It's solid and fast For those that have flown the old Century design the handling is much the same, just more potent

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Originally posted by Pablo It's solid and fast For those that have flown the old Century design the handling is much the same, just more potent

Yep, Potent is the right word. With merely a gentle breeze is enough to get the cells inflated and because some cells are closed, it retains the air inside to keep the kite always powered up. I flew the combat shortly yesterday, with wind blowing at 6 average, and still manage to pull me on my PL. I still want to test it in a better wind condition.

e

Are you going to go to the sod field? There is almost always good wind there. Dlish and I were there last weekend It was blowing a good 10mph. When there was no wind everywhere else.

No rain in the foreast for the next 5 days...Can we plan for this weekend?

e

I will get back to you here before fri. The wind is going to be here tomorrow and thurs. Work days of corse. I would hate for you to come all the way from the bay to no wind. But I would meet up with you there to get the Combat. I think it would cost you less to ship.

elkiter sent you a u2u!

I do have the kite but nothing but rain in the forcast this week.

I"m hoping when my turn comes on this kite the wind will be blowing. The Pansh and the MBS comp 90 demo kinda sucked for me. I only got to fly the Pansh one time in light wind and only rode the MBS comp 90 for about 4 seconds total.

Later-Scott

Sorry to hear that! I will wait until you have no wind in your forcast to send the combat that way the whole thing will be complete! Wait I know thats not funny I don't wish that on anyone. Sorry.:P

Man Beautyful day today. But no wind for me yet the Combat has not even got out of the bag yet! Hopefully soon. The next windy day work or not I am going. Keep ya posted.

Well, the idea's a demo, not a let it sit in the bag, so if you have to wait a bit for wind, then wait. That's why it's a shorter list for now. So everyone can have a proper go and I still get my baby back before summer's over.

Glad to see people getting along with it.

Paul

Thanks Paul! Good to hear from ya you must have been busy lately. Breezy for the forcast this weekend I hope to get a shot at it. If it flies as good as it looks I am sure to be in for a treat!

Who is next? Speleo? I may have to send her on without a chance to try due to injury.:sniff:

yes, i'm next on the list. Hope it flies better than the Pansh!

pm me and I'll send my address.
Scott

Sorry Scott, believe I"m next on the list - we let strasher in ahead of me to save a bit of cross country shipping.......I've already got your addy, so I"ll send it on after a try

ok, missed that post. I'm looking forward to playing with the kite. We're getting close to good afternoon spring winds and low tides around here!
What is the website for the Combat kites?
Can't wait to try it out!

Scott

[Edited on 3-7-2008 by speleopower]

Ok Deadhead, I got you add. Let me see what the Doc says on mon.Because I am up and walking on it now But most likely I will be sending soon. Spelo From what I hear you will have a blast with this one!

Ok I don't think I am going to get to try this one Pablo. That sucks because I really wanted to give a race kite a try But my leg is not going to heal for a couple weeks and it will be Nabx by then so I think I will have to send it to Deadhead Most likely the 14 or 15 of this month. Thanks everything I just dont want it to sit while I sit A kite like that needs to be in the air Maybe I can try one at Nabx. Bummed.:sniff: