Kite Flying

[TonyV]

The bloke in the youtube clip is a complete menace.

Yes might be right LMB (but looks staged to me) but are Bacho and his son going to beach? I realise that even a small stunt kite can kill.

Just posted something quickly to try and demonstrate technique - but also camera lens can shorten distances.

Tony

 

[TonyV]

You could well be right LastMagicBean.Do they not make the traditional (if there is such a thing) diamond shaped kites any more with just one string to concentrate on.

Yes you can still buy/build tradional kites with one string, but there is a height limit that you can fly them to.

Tony

 

[TonyV]

Bacho - did it fly?

 

[Bahco]

Hi Tony

Not windy enough today so we may try tomorrow. Will of course let you know.

 

[TonyV]

Hi Tony

Not windy enough today so we may try tomorrow. Will of course let you know.

ok - just enjoy

 

[mrgas]

Its a 2 string kite.
You have to make sure that the 2 strings are the same length to an inch or two otherwise the kite will just somersault and not rise.
I love kite flying.
Have another go,, Fly like the wind Bahco!



I found the Peter Powel stunt kita a good cheap starter stunt kite, good long tail for the loops

 

[pampers]

You can always try one of these next if you get bored

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yjNm7U63hoQ&feature=related

 

[Nige F]

If it's one of those kite mark shaped ones forget it - they don't work.

Worked pretty well for Prince William of Normandy