Power Kite Forum - Kite biking anyone?

WELDNGOD

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posted on 6-4-2015 at 06:30 PM

Kite biking anyone?

I noticed we have quite a few new peeps here . I figured I would show them how the crazier half roll. Here is one of my "Roll models" https://vimeo.com/34519948 And Andrew Jones who holds the speed record on kite bike. https://vimeo.com/27885155

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posted on 6-4-2015 at 07:26 PM

Wow, that first video grabbed me in a way a buggy video never has!
Is there a reason kite bikes aren't more common? I'd guess there might be less stability, but I wouldn't think it would be much of a problem.

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posted on 6-4-2015 at 07:45 PM

It is the hardest thing I have ever tried to ride/drive. And I have been on everything from horses to roller skates.Leaning against the pull of the kite makes it incredibly difficult to turn/steer. It's kind of like a motorcycle, but not. Really weird. Here is the vid of the first time I ever rode my KYTBYK. https://vimeo.com/15343914

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posted on 7-4-2015 at 11:00 AM

Very cool! Def looks like an accuired talent :thumbup:

I think it would be next to impossible to pull that off in our gusty inland craptastic winds.

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