|
previous topic :: next topic |
| Author |
Message |
esommer
Since 17 Aug 2016
72 Posts
PDX
CGKA Member
|
 Sun Jun 28, 20 4:03 pm Kite tear on Event Site signs |
 |
|
I was headed out to the sandbar today with my kite when I failed to give the Port Authority sign near the bushes enough space. My wingtip caught on the sign and tore the canopy. A friend says this has happened to several people this season. Can anyone confirm?
 |
| |
D7628626-3B9A-4B27-8B17-94359F206DBB.jpeg |
|
|
|
sleestack
Since 07 Dec 2006
184 Posts
Land of the Lost
Stoked
|
| Mon Jun 29, 20 8:49 am Re: Kite tear on Event Site signs |
|
|
[quote="esommer"]I was headed out to the sandbar today with my kite when I failed to give the Port Authority sign near the bushes enough space. My wingtip caught on the sign and tore the canopy. A friend says this has happened to several people this season. Can anyone confirm?[/quote]
Self-caused harm to your gear. It happens and learn from the experience.
Take it to Airtime or the Dangler or go purchase some sail repair tape and patch that thing up yourself (short-term fix).
The Port has bigger fish to fry than dealing (and spending money) with a replacement of a totally functional sign and well placed sign. If the sign is farther away people can't see it or won't pay attention to it.
_________________
Shhhhhhhhhhhh. . . |
|
|
esommer
Since 17 Aug 2016
72 Posts
PDX
CGKA Member
|
| Mon Jun 29, 20 9:21 am |
|
|
| 🙄🙄
|
|
|
Matt V
Since 26 Oct 2014
462 Posts
Summer- OR Coast, Winter - My van near good snow
Explosive Diarrhea
|
| Mon Jun 29, 20 9:47 am |
|
|
Yeah you're not alone. Seems like about one out of every five kiter needs to try to land there kite in the dunes on the coast. I'd take your repair any day over 50 pin holes in the Leading Edge from the dune grass. I have also laid my kite in the bag down on a crack in the concrete that I didn't see freaking cactus sticking up through. Dunegrass, cactus, signs, and broken glass are all put out there to get us.
My question to you is, were you using a different lengths line than normal? Or do you use multiple length lines for different size kites? That used to throw me off until I stopped changing line lengths for different size kites. Only having to judge one line length eliminates a lot of the "woopses".
_________________
MSN has temporarily removed commenting on our websites while we explore better ways for you to engage in discussion on the issues you care about. |
|
|
Wind Slither
Since 04 Mar 2005
2624 Posts
The 503
METAL
|
|
|
esommer
Since 17 Aug 2016
72 Posts
PDX
CGKA Member
|
| Mon Jun 29, 20 10:56 am |
|
|
| Matt V wrote: | Yeah you're not alone. Seems like about one out of every five kiter needs to try to land there kite in the dunes on the coast. I'd take your repair any day over 50 pin holes in the Leading Edge from the dune grass. I have also laid my kite in the bag down on a crack in the concrete that I didn't see freaking cactus sticking up through. Dunegrass, cactus, signs, and broken glass are all put out there to get us.
My question to you is, were you using a different lengths line than normal? Or do you use multiple length lines for different size kites? That used to throw me off until I stopped changing line lengths for different size kites. Only having to judge one line length eliminates a lot of the "woopses". |
Hey Matt V. 50 pinholes! Damn, that sux. I was carrying my kite. It’s an inconvenient reminder to check and avoid hazards.
A friend suggested that the sign has been a PITA for many kiters, hence the reason for my post. I’ve got the repair under control.
|
|
|
lblackwell002
Since 08 Aug 2019
4 Posts
New Member
|
| Mon Jun 29, 20 11:49 am |
|
|
| Ripped my kite on same sign. It also appears the sunbathers can't read good (:
|
|
|
Ho-Toe
Since 30 Apr 2014
233 Posts
pissed-off science guy like Bill Nye
CO2 quantifier & upwelling specialist
|
|
|
|
