dylanj423
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Would a large parafoil make a good beach shade?
I have a problem. I've had it for years... Every time I go to the beach I struggle with finding shade. Umbrellas get ripped out of the sand, canopies
crumble, portable awnings last a few days.
I'm thinking that a shade made from one or more parafoils could provide shade and not be bulky or collapse in the wind.
Has anyone here attempted such a thing?
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tomdiving
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i'd keep a bottle of UV protectant handy.
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Randy
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My guess is that it would be moving around too much for it to provide much shade.
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dylanj423
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My thought is to bring the kite in very close to the ground, so even though it would move, there would still be a lot of ground cover and a little
wiggle wouldnt really affect it as much.
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Flysurfer Soul v2 12m, Soul 15m, Soul v2 21m
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bugymangp
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Yes it can be done it was done years ago
Here's the story
I got from eBay a halo parachute (high altitude low opening)
I tried making a kite from it but I couldn't get it to fly right
My friend AJ took it from me and got it to fly 10 ft off ground sideways
Using it like a shade it's all how you find the right angle of attack
using the four corners as anchor points there was a picture of it
way back in the day
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dylanj423
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That HALO looks like a good starting point - thanks for chiming in. If you find that pic, it could be helpful to me - if not, you've given me a good
starting point. I met AJ once if its the same dude (Action Jackson) - good guy. I was very sorry to hear the news - he was living my dream at the time
of his passing (living his, too, so at least there is that).
Thanks again.
WHAT I FLY:
Flysurfer Soul v2 12m, Soul 15m, Soul v2 21m
Flexi Rage 1.8m, Jojo RM 3m, Flexi Blurr 3.5, Flexi Blade 4.0m, Flexi Blade 4.9m, Flexi Blurr 5, Jojo RM 6m
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Kite Skates, Libre Full Race, GI Conflict 106, OR Mako 140, Spleene Door 159
What I Am In The Market For: Peter Lynn Vapors, Weatherproof Kite Buggy Bag for Libre, PL or Flexi Small Buggy to Tow With, Flexi Pro Link Handles,
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bugymangp
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Yes same guy no I don't have the picture I saw it on here many years ago
RIP action jackson
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or just use an old LEI. pump it up, position it into the wind.
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