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[*] posted on 17-12-2016 at 08:25 PM
Night kiting


One of my local spots is at the back of a school parking lot that leaves its lot lights on late into the evening. I went out well after sunset Friday and it was virtually like day light. With work, kids, etc... it is really hard to get out during the day-- so now that I know I can comfortably get out after dark I should get out a lot more. I would only suggest night sessions on well known spots, but this may double or triple my time out this winter. I didn't feel the need for glow sticks on kite and kind of like not attracting the extra attention. Curious if others are getting out at night
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[*] posted on 18-12-2016 at 07:42 PM


We used to do a midnight fly on West Super Mare beach every New Year's Eve. It was great fun blasting up a 3 mile beach after a few drinks and trying to dodge the posts on the beach.




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[*] posted on 19-12-2016 at 07:40 PM


I once had a night session during the summer. it was one of the best session I had kiting. really cool experience.
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[*] posted on 20-12-2016 at 11:09 AM


Alvord with LED cliplights on the kites.




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[*] posted on 20-12-2016 at 12:53 PM


Cannot figure out how to quote...

Alvord with LED cliplights on the kites. - wind_dog

Rick, do you have a picture of what you used?



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[*] posted on 20-12-2016 at 07:48 PM


I got to watch the show from camp.
Quite cool!

Some used lights like the
Super Frog LED (google it)
but any cheap LED light from the
Party Store or Dollar tree would work.
One on each corner of the kite looked best.
A little light on the buggy is not a bad idea either.
I won't miss the chance to try it myself next year.




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[*] posted on 21-12-2016 at 03:56 PM


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[*] posted on 21-12-2016 at 06:53 PM


Got out again tonight after dark. Not quite as bright tonight but still could see just fine. I am going to grab some glow sticks and mini LED's this weekend.
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[*] posted on 21-12-2016 at 07:13 PM


Cant watch the video, its blocked in my country...lol



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