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yep think you boys are right, plenty of open space so should be good.
Frayz, think you will be best sticking with your short axle matey.
oh got myself a nice gps in time to break some speed records
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Buy a Garmin Quest GPS System (UK Version), #010-00306-30 - eXpansys UK
Frayz, think you will be best sticking with your short axle matey.
oh got myself a nice gps in time to break some speed records
lolBuy a Garmin Quest GPS System (UK Version), #010-00306-30 - eXpansys UK
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or a pair of bolle tiny: Bolle Sunglasses, Bolle Goggles, Oakley Sunglasses, Oakley Goggles, Ghost Glasses - Lenswear.co.uk
also anyone know if the guy at sports corner is open saturday morning?
need to get my seat to him before camber.
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also anyone know if the guy at sports corner is open saturday morning?
need to get my seat to him before camber.
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or a pair of bolle tiny: Bolle Sunglasses, Bolle Goggles, Oakley Sunglasses, Oakley Goggles, Ghost Glasses - Lenswear.co.uk
also anyone know if the guy at sports corner is open saturday morning?
need to get my seat to him before camber.
cheers
also anyone know if the guy at sports corner is open saturday morning?
need to get my seat to him before camber.
cheers
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Don't think I will be out flying this weekend. I'm out tonight and won't be back till tomorrow sometime.
Not sure if I will be able to make Camber now either.
Was looking forward to it as well.
Not sure if I will be able to make Camber now either.
Was looking forward to it as well.
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Shame Fozzie
Spally, probably gonna take both axles mate. I like the wide axle, but the appeal of the low C of G with the short axle is appealing. Especially if i have to attempts scrubbing some big speed off at over 30mph lol.
Theres no doubt in my mind that 35mph wont be smashed at camber. The frictionless sand will make our speeds quite scarey id imagine.
Spally, probably gonna take both axles mate. I like the wide axle, but the appeal of the low C of G with the short axle is appealing. Especially if i have to attempts scrubbing some big speed off at over 30mph lol.
Theres no doubt in my mind that 35mph wont be smashed at camber. The frictionless sand will make our speeds quite scarey id imagine.
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I hope so, theyre 90% there on grass, its just that grass provides so much grip, its hard to get the full rotation.
You really have to commit and just chuck it in as fast as you can, but unfortunately that means your OBEs are somewhat more spectacular than normal ha ha ha
You really have to commit and just chuck it in as fast as you can, but unfortunately that means your OBEs are somewhat more spectacular than normal ha ha ha
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you obe'ing!!!! never
at the end of the day mate, we may chortel at your mistakes, but hat's off to ya for having the ***** to go that extra inch to get where you wanna be!!!! oh to be in my 20's again 
at the end of the day mate, we may chortel at your mistakes, but hat's off to ya for having the ***** to go that extra inch to get where you wanna be!!!! oh to be in my 20's again
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once i get the hang of going in a straight line, will be expecting tuition on you on how to do 360's. As Tiny knows can turn my buggy round on a 6 pence
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Wahoooooooooooooooo
Just spoke with Al (avspider on FF )
Buggy collection is GO GO GO For early Sunday morning collection
I Will knocking on his door @ 9am
Collect & out on it same day , Need as much practise before Camber
Buggy collection is GO GO GO For early Sunday morning collection
I Will knocking on his door @ 9am
Collect & out on it same day , Need as much practise before Camber
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Low tide is 12:20
Camber is useable for about 2-3 hours each side of LT, Greatstone more like 3-4 hours each side.
We can decide on the day or day prior, which beach to hit, as it depends on wind direction.
Camber
Anything starting with South or North is good
Anything starting with South or North is good
Greastone
Anything starting with a West or East is good.
Anything starting with a West or East is good.
Check the link for current conditions
Right the beaches
Greatstone beach, taken from the SEKA web site info.
This has a small car park, but if it is full a P&D is up the road towards Littlestone,
but you will be about 1/2 mile away, so best if we can all get into the free CP.
This has a small car park, but if it is full a P&D is up the road towards Littlestone,
but you will be about 1/2 mile away, so best if we can all get into the free CP.
Some photos of the beach.
Canmber beach, taken from the SEKA web site info.
This has a big free car park, but has a height barrier entry,
think it is 2m, and a small lay-by just past the main CP for big vans.
This has a big free car park, but has a height barrier entry,
think it is 2m, and a small lay-by just past the main CP for big vans.
Some photos of the beach.
Ok, to get to these.. Takes about 1 hour 15 min from Dartford Crossing So:
From Dartford crossing,
Stay on M25 and turn off onto the M20
At Junction 10 (about 3/4 hour from DC) turn off
Go right at the roundabout towards Brenzett on A2070
Stay on M25 and turn off onto the M20
At Junction 10 (about 3/4 hour from DC) turn off
Go right at the roundabout towards Brenzett on A2070
At the next roundabout we could meet at the McD's, & follow each other.
if not go straight over this.
Take next exit left, to Lydd Airport, down to roundabout, and turn right.
Keep on A2070 for 20min or so, until big roundabout with petrol station on it.
Turn left towards Lydd on A259 for about 2 miles
Take next exit left, to Lydd Airport, down to roundabout, and turn right.
Keep on A2070 for 20min or so, until big roundabout with petrol station on it.
Turn left towards Lydd on A259 for about 2 miles
At this point T junction.
For Camber
Turn left Lydd airport,A2075, follow road over bridge and through Lydd.
At the end of the road turn right, follow it for 2 miles ish, until you get to
Jury's gap, sea wall on left, small houses on right, the CP is just up on your left,
before you get into camber.
Turn left Lydd airport,A2075, follow road over bridge and through Lydd.
At the end of the road turn right, follow it for 2 miles ish, until you get to
Jury's gap, sea wall on left, small houses on right, the CP is just up on your left,
before you get into camber.
For Greatstone
Carry straight on, until you come to traffic lights, and turn right.
Towards Littlestone, all the way to end, and turn right again.
Follow road, you will go past 2 P&D car parks, the free one is
opposite the holiday camp, and pub.
Carry straight on, until you come to traffic lights, and turn right.
Towards Littlestone, all the way to end, and turn right again.
Follow road, you will go past 2 P&D car parks, the free one is
opposite the holiday camp, and pub.
Any Q's ask away.
Shrimpo
Waterproof overtrousers/jacket
Full face helmet
Goggles/glasses
Sand stakes - your grass stakes will not work in the sand!
Gloves - at least 2 pairs
Camera
GPS
Tow rope
Wellies/Rigger boots
Gaiters (waterproof overshoes)
ALL kites
Spares lines/handles
Stuffsack/binliners/plastic dustbin - For wet sandy kit on the way home
Frisbie/boomerang etc (lack of wind games)
Tyreweld
Fresh water - drinking/washing face/cleaning possible wounds
Towel - (Preferably old, it will get dirty)
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just got back, and what a waste of bloody time that was!!!!
even with the 7m up there was nothing!!!!!! oh well roll on next sunday
PS. Ask Ross how he got on trying to get the buggy out his car ha ha ha ha ha ha
even with the 7m up there was nothing!!!!!! oh well roll on next sunday
PS. Ask Ross how he got on trying to get the buggy out his car
ha ha ha ha ha ha
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