Is anyone into Power Kiting

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  1. jetsetjimbo

    jetsetjimbo Up-up and away

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    Just wondering if any of you guys are into Power/Traction Kiting of any kind, it's lots of fun - as anyone who has given it a go will know :)

    What sort of kit you got and what you into? Just the kites, buggying, kite boarding, etc....
     
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  2. M_D_K

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    Isn't power kitting cheating i thought you where ment to use the wind lol cheap joke

    I've seen ppl do it on Southsea common does look cool
     
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    :hehe:
     
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    eaterofpies What's a Dremel?

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    been meaning to do kite surfing for about 6 years now but lost the plans for the kite before i got a chance to make it
     
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    The stuff is getting quite a lot cheaper to buy now and is really good quality
     
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    eaterofpies What's a Dremel?

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    this was before kite surfing was around tho and im kind of a DIYer
     
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    Bit-widow What's a Dremel?

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    Looks like real fun but don't think i would really have the upper body strenght to stop myself from flying away:hehe:
     
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    it's not that bad really, just need to use the right kite in the right wind conditions.

    I know plenty of small people who have tried it sucessfully.... you can always get someone to hold onto your waist if you think you might fly off :hehe:
     
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    LOL

    Kite flying with a difference lmao
     
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  10. Bit-widow

    Bit-widow What's a Dremel?

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    LOL jetsetjimbo Think it might have to be a joint venture with Mrhaz if i try it :p

    :hehe: :hehe: :hehe: :clap:
     
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    I have been yanked off my feet plenty of times.... the art is just knowing when to let go of ONE handle - so the power goes but the kite dosen't :lol:

    I've too many people dragged along on their face cause they've been too scared to let go :hehe:

    I've even seen kids flying kites while an adult holds onto their feet in mid air to stop em flying off!!
     
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  12. M_D_K

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    lmao love to see that one
     
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    There's a photo on the web of something similar but I can't for the life of me find it now..... oh well if I do I'll post the link....

    it was well funny though :naughty:
     
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