*** Hurricane Riding, the Real Deal ***

[greg meintjes]

I am talking about riding in winds produced by the hurricane, not hurricane force winds,just the water blown droplets at hurricane speed alone would make it almost impossible to ride, never mind trying to use a kite small nough to to handle gust ranges from 75mph to 100 mph. If I remember correctly Flash Austin went out in 60 + mph and did not do to well.

Greg

[jim]

yeah im talking about tomorrow afternoon or after it passes . Not during the storm!

Good to hear guys. Just making sure.

If someone tries it in 60 plus, video tape it please. :mrgreen:

[CrazyJay]

Several years ago I rode a B3 in 35 knots and I've also ridden a 2 meter trainer kite in 45-50. I was just slightly underpowered on the trainer in 45 but in 60 knots it should be perfect.
Dont know if I will try again, but maybe.

[inferno]

its amazing how quickly the kites power increases with the wind speed....

ive been on a 9m in 35 and on a 3.5m foil in 45 fully powered and jumping... scary stuff..... that was the last time i saw that kite, had to cut it lose and watch it fly away....