I inflated my new-to-me Flysurfer Speed3 19m deluxe with a leaf blower.

I'll NEVER doubt Kami's advice again when it comes to rolling up this kite. He warned me that it would take a while to get enough air out of it.

It took two roll up attempts before I got enough air out of it so I could fit it back into the backpack. It's giving me a warm and fuzzy feeling seeing how long the air stays in this kite; it makes me confident for my first water session.

In comparison, my Pulse 10m is a breeze to pack up.

I'm looking forward to taming this kite!

-joedy

Congrats on new kite ..... let us know what was you first session like .....

When I pack my X19 it was a workout trying to roll it pushing air out when wind start blowing hard ,,,,,

Some blowers, like the Coleman mattress inflator, have a reverse switch! :-)

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Originally posted by lad Some blowers, like the Coleman mattress inflator, have a reverse switch! :-)

I bet those suck... :saint:

I am jelly. Yes please tell us about your first session. Hope you have fun.

Heh... take your time; roll a bit, wait for gravity to push out some, roll a bit more... have a wee meditate on your session in the meantime.

Enjoy the hang time :D

That is one fine specimen of a kite! Congrats!

Gorgeous colorset. Tell us about your first session after you have it!

Best deflation technique is to open the zipper after kiting, drink a beer, talk about how epic the session was with the FS with your tube flying friends, and then roll it up.

The Speed3's have velcro deflation valves - noticeably slower to deflate

Ahhh. I stiill have a 2. Not as stylin as you guys.

It was a shock to me too - I thought the zippers worked fine :D especially for packing up!

Just curious - how many velcro valves does the 19m SIII have? My 10m Unity has one in the center.

At least you had the sense to inflate yours outside the house.

BWAHAHAHAHAhahahahah that's the funniest thing I've seen for a long time - who did that??? :wee:

wow..... WTF ?????
no words to described

RedSky: That's a hoot.

-joedy

I'm laughing my a** off, :D

Thank you...

It looks like one of those play-doh machines, where you press the pump and the stuff oozes out the sides...

RedSky you just made my day..
Thanks

Lmao awesome pic!!

nice, fresh looking gear!

RedSky, can I be your friend?! Good one bro!

I had a very messed up bridle and used this method to assist in untangling it at home. The shop vac has an exhaust and I used it to fill it good!
The breakaway tabs made undoing the bridle a cinch ! Just another Flysurfer touch that has pleased me !

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Originally posted by Kamikuza BWAHAHAHAHAhahahahah that's the funniest thing I've seen for a long time - who did that??? :wee:

I wish I could take the credit. It was a guy called Mr.M, a moderator on the racekites forum. He's real character. :D



If you see this Mark, I'm sorry. lol

That Pic could be Drew in 20 years!

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I wish I could take the credit. It was a guy called Mr.M, a moderator on the racekites forum. He's real character. :D

They say that, "Beauty is in the eye of the beholder."

I just ain't holding any.

-joedy

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Originally posted by joedy Quote: I wish I could take the credit. It was a guy called Mr.M, a moderator on the racekites forum. He's real character. :D They say that, "Beauty is in the eye of the beholder." I just ain't holding any. -joedy

I thought beauty was in the eye of the beer holder.... who know what this guy might look like after a few... :evil:

Ok it's beer day, Hows he looking to you beer drinkers at 10:20pm??
I'm glad I don't drink!