Just reading the weather report for the weekend and hate to have to be the bearer of the news but, :wee: wind all weekend long.

you know ill be ready

Wedding Saturday.......

But it's an evening wedding :tumble:

....and I THINK the wife might be working all morning Saturday - FREE HALL PASS!!! :bouncing:

Derek - you make the rapid expansion of my quiver way back when look like a snail's pace! That's awesome!

wolfee,
get some sleep friday night:evil:
mac,
you didn't talk with FS Outlaw guy?
Dpansh,
tighten your bolts
later,
Paul

Oh yeah, I chatted him up. The dog and I watched them for a good 5 or 10 minutes while we chatted. He seemed to be flying the rig for the first time (hence Mike being there with him) so I didn't want to disturb them too much other than finding out what it was and watching for a spell. We'll see the Outlaw on the lake for sure!

If the winds pan out like there saying it will be the 1.9 in the air. The old saying goes remember dynamite comes in small packages and the Century has the capability of tearing holes in the sky.....lol:bigok:

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Originally posted by macboy Oh yeah, I chatted him up. The dog and I watched them for a good 5 or 10 minutes while we chatted. He seemed to be flying the rig for the first time (hence Mike being there with him) so I didn't want to disturb them too much other than finding out what it was and watching for a spell. We'll see the Outlaw on the lake for sure!

Mike was there eh!? I sure would have liked to been there. I here Mike is a decent fella but he's been avoiding me like the plague. after several emails and calls, we finally arranged a meet about a month ago but he jammed with no explanation. I still haven't got my 12m Pulse2 straightened out and it was bought in July (i think).
*in case anyone is interested-i bought the kite used (it was the kite shop owner's personal kite) but it had a couple of issues. the chicken loop is buggered up and the sleeving on one of the mixer lines was worn through. I was told at time of purchase that these issues were going to be rectified. still waiting.

so, four for the show sat morning?

mac
rev
wolf
deez


any other edmontonians around wanting to come out?

Out of curiosity, where are you planning on flying?

howdee JD,
i believe it's going to be on the SE corner (1/4 section) of range road 235 and Airport road. not sure how familiar your are with south of Edmonton area and range/township system.
pretty much take HWY 2 south to Edmonton International Airport exit. turn east/left at exit, on Airport Rd, instead turning right/west to go to airport. go about 8 miles. you'll see the blue range road (RR 235) signs counting down as youe head east.
come out for a blast.
Paul

I know the area, as I live in SW Edmonton. Do you fly there often? I hope to make it, but am not sure yet. With a new little one around our house, sleep is nice to have sometimes!

Sure waiting for some winds to try out the Sabre, 25+ a little much.

If you're in for the ride just toss it up - surely you'll catch the kite and even off eventually ; )

Sure, like around the Calgary area...lol

Hey Jaydee, what you flying? Into buggies or boards? fill me in I've been away

Hey, I have a Blade IV 4.9 and Speed I 10m. I am looking for a 3m next. I've flown mostly static so far, and started to learn to snowkite last winter. The Speed should be lovely for the winter, I have not had it long. I am looking to also get a landbiard this winter for summer use.

I'd love to come out with my landboard, but I've got big karate :karate:workshop in Whitecourt.
My kiting time certainly takes a hit in the fall
Sounds like you've got a bigger area to kite in too.
It would be awesome to be able to go for a distance before turning around.
let me know if you are planning another gathering cause I'd love to tag along!

Hi Wgirl,
nice to hear from you again. were buggying on an 1/4 section (1/4 mileX1/4 mile) hay feild. i here it's a wee bit rough on the non-suspension equipped bugs :dunno: it'd probably be noticeably rougher on a smaller tired/wheeled vehicle. don't worry, there's 4 of us with buggies and we all like to share. join us anytime.
Paul

Too bad for the landboard then. Ah well, in the spring I am planning on picking myself up a Flexi bug anyway

I'm not too skilled in the landboard department (haven't quite figured out goofy riding yet - but I'll get it) BUT I did manage to get going regular last weekend and it wasn't too bad. My board has a load of flex though so maybe that helped smooth the ride.

Just like Paul used to say at the Rugby field...."Sure, it sucks to have so many obstacles but it'll just make us better. And once we hit an open space - look out!" Same is likely true with a few gopher bumps on a landboard.....if you can ride there you should be able to ride anywhere! It's not all that bad. You should come out. Good old Bernie won't know what hit him - a full on kite festival in his backyard :wee:

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Originally posted by macboy I'm not too skilled in the landboard department (haven't quite figured out goofy riding yet - but I'll get it) BUT I did manage to get going regular last weekend and it wasn't too bad. My board has a load of flex though so maybe that helped smooth the ride. Just like Paul used to say at the Rugby field...."Sure, it sucks to have so many obstacles but it'll just make us better. And once we hit an open space - look out!" Same is likely true with a few gopher bumps on a landboard.....if you can ride there you should be able to ride anywhere! It's not all that bad. You should come out. Good old Bernie won't know what hit him - a full on kite festival in his backyard :wee:

Wgirl,
i've seen your skills w/board. you'd handle this feild/terrain. it'd be a little rough but not much more than the feild at Callingwood. no biggie you'd get plenty time in a buggy seat too.
where are you planning on picking up a flexi bug. i'm considereing gett'n one also (with wide axle). it looks like wolfee will be keeping his(he didn't get the ebay/turtle bug).

i'm absolutely posivitive Bernie and Alice would be tickled pink to see a whack of us ripp'n it up. i mentioned the tandem rig and they both want to go for a ride.
*i tried a couple of tandem passes with DereS-P-A-M-L-I-N-K-s oldest boy (130lbs-ish) and Bernie/Alice aren't much bigger. the wind was up that day, Derek and I were haul'n w/ 3m Beamer and a 2.5 Razor. i pulled out the 7.5 frenzy for the tandem and the ride was very controlled and not fast (for the most part). i almost got sucked out, early on, a couple times exiting a turn. you think, like usual, as you get back into the wind the buggy is simply going to get back to speed. wrong. the kite powers up and your buggy is not opt to get up to speed. so there you go instead. i really had to pay attention to the basics. plus i had to do long sweeping turns. really paid attention to follwing kite through the turn and not having kite too high or putting kite back into power too soon.

I was going to order it from Atlanticwindsadventure.com. I've ordered a few things from them and have gotten great service. However they operate from Nova Scotia. Might cost a bit for shipping. I'm not too sure of any sellers in our general area and I have my heart set on the Flexi.

I'm so bummed that I can't come out this weekend. It's been too long since I've picked up a kite (the last time was that really windy weekend in October - finally figured out toeside riding :eureka: and I'm dying to try some more).

At least I will be in a gym with no windows to stare out!

You welcome to give my Flexi a try, I really like mine but there not for everyone. I like the slides and 360's and air oh glorious air....lol
Of course going 50 mph three inches off the ground can get your heart pumping...lol.
I am going to talk with the guys this weekend seems likes it time to have a event of our own out at Cooking Lake, good winds, hot food and new friends sounds great to me.

You know it Wolfee. I'm all for trying to bring all of us together no matter what we fly!

Looks like it's on! Could even be a big kite day for us - 25k all day! I'll pack the whole lot! WOOHOO!

the fella at pipelinesurf said there's a beach at cooking lk we could probably buggy on when the wind is right direction. i've never been.
Paul:Ange09:

Its going to be an awesome day for sure, heading to bed now. See you tomorrow.

google earth it. The Sabre will fly tomorrow, oh yes it will fly.

I would love to be there, but I just found out we have guests coming at noon. I hope to meet you all soon!

Back out Sunday if it's still blowing. The car's still loaded and I'm off the hook tomorrow too! Gonna get some sleep and head out around 10 or 11.

Should see you out there. Come on Sabre get up there...lol