Unusual Flat Kite Jumps?
Have other folks noticed some of the unusual jumps that can be thrown using the new flat kites? I was out on a 12 m Switchblade yesterday in winds ranging from the low to high teen mph range. There were times I would throw a jump, more or less vertically. The strange part is that the descent would stall or hesistate for a while. You look down and wonder when you will come down. Neat stuff.
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Rick,
I just purchased a 14 meter GK Sonic from Extreme Kites. http://www.oceanextremesports.com/ca...roducts_id=303 I finally took it out yesterday and I was amazed on how simple a bow kite will just float you. Once your airborne and ready to come down you slowly raise the bar up and you will descend smoothly. I was able to ride from 12 - 20 mph with one kite. That to me is a big savings in the pocket and I am looking at having just a 2 kite quiver. -Chris |
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I am still exploring the jumping characteristics. I understand that you can even cycle some of the flat kites to extend hover time. Interesting stuff! Have fun! |
since U stay up in the air longer the wind carries U more downwind,
much more horizontal jumping |
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Do you use any special launch setup with the Switchblade? I was quizing a bunch of guys on the Crossbow and started to get some good techniques dialed in with nice results. I have only a couple of sessions in with the Switchblade so far. |
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