There's been some interest lately on streetkiting and bar set ups so thought this might be helpful.
Here is a picture of the light pole landing. When carefully done it works great for landing. I'm not sure if 3shot's kite ocd will allow him to use
this method.
Also, here some pictures of the streetkite bar in case someone wants to modify an existing bar. I used a standard kite killer but you have to add a
length of paracord
It is ingenious, I stole the idea from a thread where beamerbob and bladerunner were talking about people putting in some sort of poles in the desert
and landing their kites that way. It's even better when they are supplied for you in the form of light poles. It works just as well launching too,
although you have to make sure you know what your doing so you don't end up catching a bridle on the head of the light pole. I usually have the kite
in the upright position and it makes getting to the tranport loops very easy for line attachment.
BR, with short lines, the most fun thing to do on the longboard is see if you can brush the light poles with the kite as you go by. Once I got good
at that, I have intentionally wrapped the middle of the pole and as I keep rolling, It will pop back off and keep going. I'll have to get video of
it. It's a blast.
You can. I've made a wooden bar that works well. I just bought Steffens bar because it's relatively cheap and I didn't have any bar. It's only 43 euro
I believe.
Negative. I've tried it a few times and always end up hating myself. 5 meter lines is as short as I'm going unless I'm on a beach boardwalk or
something. You can still loop and spank it with 5 meter lines
I've seen that one before. I'm still trying to figure out how you steered it?
this is using the board to steer kite,
power is fixed, board provides tension and speed control.
its same as c-kite trim for unhooked, comes for learning to "fly to idle " without brakes or no depower. only window position to power and forward
pitch (in either point of sail). with handles , like this case , the " bar center "is the 2 handle grips wide just like center grip for unhooked
with bar. the trick is solid shoulder position and hip/waist board control for speed control. for me, alot like strapless surf at scale speed on
longboard and all translate very well same balance and muscle reflexes.
You keep changing your avatar Sean,... I like this latest iteration
coolness,... loving your stoke on this... makes me really wanna get the 8.6m RII sold so I can buy more fun toys... Skates or a Longboard that is...
:D
I've seen that one before. I'm still trying to figure out how you steered it?
well i just squeezed both handles together and used slight pressure on the power lines by turning my wrist clock/counter clockwise. wind was ripping
that day 25+ mph
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Ace II 8 - for sale rarely used....
You keep changing your avatar Sean,... I like this latest iteration
Thanks. My avatar usually reflects my latest obsession. Here's a video from a little action this weekend. I exceeded my self imposed time limit by
a little.
Damn- I hate to admit it but this kites are perking my interest- I know that riding on pavement takes virtually no wind to get going and when I have
tried my foils on short lines it is in no fun
yeah man nice phlow ! toe 2 heel one handed jibe very nice !
Thanks man, I had a very nice phlow going. It's an endless ride! I could have done it all day...wait a second, I DID :D
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Sure wish you were coming to JIBE Sean!!
Wish I could, the family's schedule won't allow them to go and It's tough to take a solo vacation. Also, my work is seasonal and I'm commission
based. the beginning and end of summer are my busiest times, which unfortunately coincide with kiting functions. I'll definitely make it eventually.
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