Old School Kite day?

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inverted
inverted
WA
61 posts
WA, 61 posts
14 Dec 2011 9:30am
Hello just wondering if anyone would be up for a semi organised old school kite day in Perth. Location to be determined depending on numbers, preferences etc.

The concept:
Everyone come along on their oldest kite (or favourite oldest kite) if you still have some. Have a bit of an informal comp with divisions for kite age. Eg Pre 2005, Early Bows, 2005-2007.

Chance to try some old kites for those that are interested.

Ideas? WAKSA perhaps this could become an annual thing?
Spacemonkey!
Spacemonkey!
SA
2288 posts
SA, 2288 posts
14 Dec 2011 12:31pm
Pre 4 line would be good
juicerider
juicerider
WA
790 posts
WA, 790 posts
14 Dec 2011 10:29am
Absolutely. Have been looking for an excuse to dig the old 2 lines out.
wal269
wal269
WA
718 posts
WA, 718 posts
14 Dec 2011 12:56pm
Love the idea but......

- Guaranteed most injuries of any kiting event;
- Only half the people on the water as most people will struggle to stay upwind, I doubt if I know how to edge that hard anymore!!!

Pre-4 line - does that include the solid framed kites that was going around in the 90's
wal269
wal269
WA
718 posts
WA, 718 posts
14 Dec 2011 12:57pm
Oh yeah..... has to be on the old boards as well..


Bring back the Picklefork!
BoDiddly
BoDiddly
VIC
622 posts
VIC, 622 posts
15 Dec 2011 2:50pm
Haha, yeah the first kite I ever flew, 2 line Wipika - was it the ARX or something? I can't remember!
Troyrotor
Troyrotor
QLD
318 posts
QLD, 318 posts
15 Dec 2011 5:59pm
Old school kite day is everyday for me. I dont own a kite newer than 2005. Until saturday things will change
Plummet
Plummet
4862 posts
4862 posts
15 Dec 2011 4:16pm
Build it and they will come!

pick a date. spray the date and location over the forums.

Viola. Instant kite event.

the more outlaw you can have it the better. no entry fees nothing. just turn up at the beach and rock your old gear.

then if it all goes pear shaped. pull a hommer simpson whisple and exit stage left.
austin
austin
671 posts
671 posts
16 Dec 2011 10:08am
can i play with my 16m naish Aero? please?
BoDiddly
BoDiddly
VIC
622 posts
VIC, 622 posts
16 Dec 2011 4:57pm
So tempted to post the ERIC vid......
juicerider
juicerider
WA
790 posts
WA, 790 posts
19 Dec 2011 8:48am

axis
axis
VIC
399 posts
VIC, 399 posts
19 Dec 2011 3:19pm
Would be great.

Anyone have Bridle measurements for the Naish 7m AR3.5 (99/2000)? I still have mine and want to put it back to 2 line but have lost the bridle. Better yet - anyone have a bridle for it?

Keep meaning to get out my 9.5m ARX for a spin - never sold it for some reason!!!! Bring back thin non inflatable tips. ha ha.
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