Kenny wrote:You have the right forum for people that fly kites, but if it is windy and we have time most of us will be on the snow or water. I do have some non-traction kites that I take to the park and fly with my children from time to time.
Well, that's the thing. People view kite flying as something to be done in a park with kids. I view kite flying as something be done anywhere there space, whenever there's a good wind, with adults. Everywhere I look I try and find indications of the wind speed and direction. Every open parking lot or green area or empty lot I analyze for possible kite flying. I now know the location of most flags in the valley... and I always look to see if they're flying.
I love my new quad line Rev EXP - I'm not sure if I've ever even flown a single line kite, but the control of a quad line is such a thrill.
Kenny wrote:The main problem I have with local parks is the poor quality of the wind. It is usually extremely gusty due to upwind obstacles like homes, schools, etc. Have you found a good place to fly kites?
Yes, they are mostly gusty. But that's not the worst thing in the world. It's still flyable. My romps have been close to my home (in the Capitol Hill area): Rose Park, West High football field, Sunnyside Park.
Kenny wrote:I have found that the wind is good at the flight park at the point of the mountain. The only problem is that you have to stay out of the way of the paragliders and hang gliders. However, it is usually strong and clean there.
Yeah, wanna go up there soon.