3 years ago this month

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[Dano]

It's been 3 years since my first trip to Florence, OR where i picked up my first kite.

We went back this last week, but this time i had my new armorment of kites with me ready for any type of wind i would meet. A few days flying vented, a few days of UL's and a few days of sweet directional steady standard wind.

I had the wife shoot lots of video and i was surprised when reviewing it, that I actually fly much better than i thought i could. :>)

I always remembered someone posting on the old forum about staking out his fade and going to to get a cold drink. Heck, I can't even get a fade to hold on my lines for more than 2-3 seconds here at home. Well flying in this great wind that i dont get to experience very often i'm locking in these fades for 1-2 minutes. I start yelling at my wife to grab the camera but she cant hear me.

Soo, all i could do was stake that puppy out and get the camera myself if i ever wanted to have a picture to remember..


And i even had time to take a cool drink

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[Kantaxel]

Very cool Dano!
Congrats on your anniversay...tip one back for me.

Jim

[fidelio]

haha that's great! we always enjoy your visits to vegas, it's good to know you enjoy your visits elsewhere.

never flown in the fog like in your picture but would seem a fun and rare experience.

[moegeo]

Now who's the "Arrogant Bastard"? 
Pardon my french.

[Jimmer]

Dano,
Congrats on the anniversary.   
I just started flying in June, and lovin it!   I have the same issue with the fade ...I can get maybe 3 to 5 seconds tops.
What kite were you flying in the picture you posted?  great shot
Jim

[Dano]

Now who's the "Arrogant Bastard"? 
Pardon my french.

 
Good one Geo :>)

Thanks Guys!
Jimmer - The kite is a Tattoo Zero, wind was probably about 4 mph

[moegeo]

Nicely done buddy.