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Old Aug 10, 2008 | 07:33 PM
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Old Aug 10, 2008 | 07:33 PM
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just wathed the training dvd that comes with the kite.....ferck me they make it look so easy!!
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Old Aug 10, 2008 | 07:34 PM
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Originally Posted by spally
got another smaller kite on the way. Having trouble with the 2.4 when the wind gets up, so gone for 1.8 to learn on

RADSAIL 1.8M/230CM POWER KITE AND RADSAIL 145 KITE at Sky High Kites UK Kite Shop Worldwide Delivery

That looks a little better quality than the others mate , Shame about the line un tangling ( I Know the feeling ) Think ive sorted that now though

Blue round the blue handle , Red round the red , Corresponding brake lines on each handle to

Seems to work 4 me , & When parked in " ESC Kite Feermee " 4 Ground stakes keeping everything seperate , Does take a bit moere time setting up & packing away , But saves time un tangling
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Old Aug 10, 2008 | 07:36 PM
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Originally Posted by frayz
We dont have fads my boy...

We have a vast aray of exceptionally varied, and carefully selected hobbies. Hobbies that mere mortals wouldnt understand the depth required to use and purchase said items and all the attachments, add ons and tat required to fully appreciate the "all the gear, no idea" legacy.




































Ah f*ck that!!

He who dies with teh most toys wins


Whens your 6.5 Coming
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Old Aug 10, 2008 | 07:41 PM
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Whens your 6.5 Coming

Wait till my engines done... then we'll go BIG kite shopping
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Old Aug 10, 2008 | 07:44 PM
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The local club.

Barleylands Powerkiters Park

Might go over for a look soon.
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Old Aug 10, 2008 | 07:45 PM
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thorndon park, in two weeks time....



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Old Aug 10, 2008 | 07:57 PM
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Originally Posted by SirFozzalot
The local club.

Barleylands Powerkiters Park

Might go over for a look soon.
Yeah Fozz ..

TBH Think this is where it's going to end up Certainly would like to try a board / Buggy under tutition & using all the proper gear , We all discussed this yestarday , Dazza has been appointed ESC kite ( Thread starter , sorter outer ) He is going to contact a guy there & see what the crack is for a bit of training for 6 of us on a day

Guy posts on FF From that club also
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They seem to use this forum too.

Powerkiters.co.uk
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Old Aug 10, 2008 | 07:59 PM
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Originally Posted by SirFozzalot
The local club.

Barleylands Powerkiters Park

Might go over for a look soon.

They also have a kite fest there the day after your wedding , Depending on how i feel , I Have it pencilled in to have a look , Just need to get a tattoo & grow some stubble so i fit in
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I see you have to pay for day passes or you can get longer passes (1 week, 1 month, 6 months, 1 year etc.) and also you must have insurance before you can fly there. Probably a good idea to have it anyway.
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Been looking in some of the galleries....

Some nasty bruises and some broken bones!

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Old Aug 10, 2008 | 08:43 PM
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I see you have to pay for day passes or you can get longer passes (1 week, 1 month, 6 months, 1 year etc.) and also you must have insurance before you can fly there. Probably a good idea to have it anyway.

see earlier post mate.... £15 for the year, insurance
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Originally Posted by WRX_Dazza
see earlier post mate.... £15 for the year, insurance
Yeah, spotted that.
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Originally Posted by WRX_Dazza
see earlier post mate.... £15 for the year, insurance

On my notepad of " Things to do "

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Originally Posted by tiny01
On my notepad of " Things to do "


on mine too, just after "rob a bank of their euros"

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Old Aug 10, 2008 | 08:58 PM
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Originally Posted by WRX_Dazza
on mine too, just after "rob a bank of their euros"

Yeah get me some to , After doing 500 Booner @ Fozzies stag doo I'ts not going to be cheap , Best save fuel & sit & have a beer
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Originally Posted by tiny01
Yeah get me some to , After doing 500 Booner @ Fozzies stag doo I'ts not going to be cheap , Best save fuel & sit & have a beer
there is a wind-based pastime that is cheap to run.... did i ever mention it to you??

kites on pedalos will be a proper video moment!!!
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Old Aug 11, 2008 | 05:44 PM
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Tiny, had a quick check for you.

You have Bill Tucker from sports corner in Grays, he can do what your after, and has a second instructor so can look after a group of 6 OK.

Give him a call on 01375381922.

Or Dave Pitchford, he mainly does buggy instruction, so not sure on the landboard bit, but give him a call as well. 07971063130.

both are good guys and you wont go wrong with them..

Say you got the details from me, both can do the instruction over Barleylands, so you get to see the field and the others who fly at the site, then you are are welcome to come along when you like.

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Originally Posted by tiny01
Tiny, had a quick check for you.

You have Bill Tucker from sports corner in Grays, he can do what your after, and has a second instructor so can look after a group of 6 OK.

Give him a call on 01375381922.

Or Dave Pitchford, he mainly does buggy instruction, so not sure on the landboard bit, but give him a call as well. 07971063130.

both are good guys and you wont go wrong with them..

Say you got the details from me, both can do the instruction over Barleylands, so you get to see the field and the others who fly at the site, then you are are welcome to come along when you like.

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This place is literally 5 mins from me!
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Old Aug 12, 2008 | 03:01 PM
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wahoo our new 2 line kite along with killers turned up today.

have dealt with this company: Power Kites, Flexifoil, ATB Boards, Stunt Kites, Power Kites, Childrens Kites, Flexifoil, RC Flying Power Toys, Disney Kites and their services is top quality.

defo interested in the insturctors that you guys are talking about, all dependant on price though.
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Plenty of wind out there at the moment.

Consistant 20 - 25mph with gusts up to 32mph we are reading here at Coryton at the moment!
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Old Aug 12, 2008 | 03:36 PM
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aye, didnt start work til 2 today and very nearly went for a fly, but thought better of it as probably would have ended up in tears on my own!!! lol
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Old Aug 12, 2008 | 05:09 PM
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Who's feeling brave

Skorpion Quadline, Kite Skates on eBay, also, Powerkites, Kitesurfing Powerkites, Sporting Goods (end time 17-Aug-08 22:41:39 BST)
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Is anybody going saturday................???
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Old Aug 12, 2008 | 08:21 PM
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me and bruv will be.
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Old Aug 12, 2008 | 08:27 PM
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Originally Posted by bigmick
Is anybody going saturday................???
We will be dabbling with a bit of kite flying at somepoint......but we will all be doing it in Germany!
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Also in Germany mate so wont be there , Deff stick me down for the 23rd Though , Knackers starting to feel a little better now also , So will have to get the mountain bike back out of the garage , Thorndon park is also the ESC MTB Venue

Kite & MTB

I Will get fit
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Originally Posted by SirFozzalot
Plenty of wind out there at the moment.

Consistant 20 - 25mph with gusts up to 32mph we are reading here at Coryton at the moment!

Deff need to get one of those wind reader thingys

Can you slip another from work ?
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