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dangler
Since 26 Feb 2006
1780 Posts
WINDY SPOTS
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 Sun May 25, 14 11:35 am Kite Musings |
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So yesterday I launched around seven hundred kites at the EV, and noticed a coupla things.
1. hardly anyone is pumping their kites enough. limp noodle kites fly like crap. I can attest to that cuz I forgot my electric pump that pumps the shit outta my kite, and manually pumped it was a pig! probably 2-3 lbs less than I've been flying it. modern bridled kites turning and upwindablity depend alot on rigid frame and wingtips.( FYI the MOST you can get outta kite pumps is 7 lbs. The pump will break long before you'll explode a kite.)
B. Launching limp noodle kites is a pain in the ass.
Also, that the new Chinese cloth thats getting popular seems to shred when it tears. I'm more curious about its longevity and stretch over time, more on that later...
Fun day on the beach, saw alot of people haven't seen inna while, HAPPY FKN MEMORIAL DAY YOU WANKERS!!!!
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jaksavage
Since 02 Dec 2009
216 Posts
hood river
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| Sun May 25, 14 5:16 pm dangle |
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I was so appreciative of your many hours spent launching kites Saturday. It was kooks galore out there.
Thanks 
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hilton
Since 15 Aug 2008
803 Posts
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| Sun May 25, 14 5:55 pm |
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Yes, thanks for all the launches (and catches).
You should be generating lots of positive kite karma. |
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jerp
Since 22 Feb 2013
453 Posts
Obsessed
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| Sun May 25, 14 7:48 pm |
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A couple of weeks ago I was launching from the ES, pumped up my kite and started to walk the bar upwind. I turned around to find Dangler untangling my freckin lines to “get me out on the water sooner”.
You the man Dangler, still owe you a beer for that. |
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Wind Slither
Since 04 Mar 2005
2623 Posts
The 503
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alleycat
Since 29 Jun 2006
176 Posts
Portland
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| Mon May 26, 14 8:06 am |
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Thanks for the multiple launches, your technique of a little hot along with a momentum gathering toss was was unmatched by anyone else. Felt perfectly safe in a gusty and slightly sketchy wind at the ES.
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Jonpnw
Since 22 Jul 2010
1327 Posts
Pacific Northwest
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| Mon May 26, 14 8:22 am Dangler Rules ! |
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For those who may not know. Dangler does top notch , quality kite repair.
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The Borginsteiner
Since 13 Oct 2012
60 Posts
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| Tue May 27, 14 6:56 am ...same goes |
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Props to the Dangler!!
Amidst all the carnage, I felt a happy knowing he was around to help and launch my kite
The Borginsteiner. |
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Sasquatch
Since 09 Mar 2005
2102 Posts
PNW
Bigfoot
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| Tue May 27, 14 8:10 am |
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| Pamela Anderson, Bay Watch tight always for me. I manually pump mine to 9.5 lbs. |
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