Got a new GoPro HD last week, and got a chance to get out and try it out.

Wind was pretty crappy, but I made the best of it.

http://vimeo.com/12345584

Brian

Nice such a lovely field!
What software did you edit with?

Yea thats paradise place to fly and ride.
Nice vid. enjoyed it.

nice spot

you could get some good speed on the roads and then blast into the grass for a nice easy turn.

Hey brpatz, can you describe the launch your doing.

Seem to be starting out in a taco shape. You have anything holding the bar end when setting up?

Any weight at the kite end?

Nice video, brplatz! Where is that field?

Awesome! Looked like a great day to test out that new GoPro of yours!

@Kami

I use Pinnacle Studio 12 to edit the vids.

@Hardrock

That launch is actually just a relaunch after it collapsed in a wind lull. But I have tried some odd launching methods, like what you saw, but from the beginning, but nothing really works as good as a strong breeze and a friend to help.

@Spacemonkey

The field is Balloon Fiesta Park, Albuquerque, NM

sweet vid and what an awesome field!

:bigok:

i like it!!

the more i see vids like this, the more i want a syn... maybe a little one if i can snag one at a good price

perfect spot! i can only dream of such places. in germany: instead of new kitespots emerging more and more spots get closed.

That is an increadible spot. If I had anything even remotely like this here I would do more groundboarding.

But, with a name like"Balloon Fiesta Park", does that mean it is never windy there?

You would be surprised, on Balloon Fiesta week, usually half of the balloon launches are canceled on account of too much wind. Mid September time usually.

It is a great spot, but I am usually competing for space with soccer practices. Sometimes I will take over a section and be completely surrounded by soccer practices, sometimes 10-12 teams.

Also, being inland, the winds are usually inconsistent and gusty, but I try to make the most of it.

Thanks,
Brian