Beiträge von karel_oh

Virtual Freestyle is a video based online international dual line freestyle/trick kite competition in which the competitors are the judges as well.
Skill/level is not an issue. Everybody is free to enter en there are some very nice prices donated. Some of the prices are awarded randomly across all entrants.

Closing date is 31 May 2022.

Link to the VF website:
http://vf.kiteclique.com/index.php

How to enter:
http://vf.kiteclique.com/about-vf/how-to-enter

Competition rules:
http://vf.kiteclique.com/about-vf/competition-rules

Prices for this round:

• A Mugen Kites Ultimate, generously donated by Mugen Kites, awarded randomly across all entrants.
  
  
  • A pair of Garajau Seixal's novel 'gun handles', generously donated by Garajau, awarded randomly across all entrants.

  
  

  • A pair of straps designed, made, and generously donated by Lars Fakkeldij, awarded to the entry with the best moment of 'freestyle swagger'.
  • A set of tailweights embossed with 'VF38', generously donated by Ronald Kuijpers and Krijn Hemminga, awarded to the entry with the most taz machines.
  • IckyTV flat bill snapback baseball cap, generously donated by IckyTV.
  • Postcard with personalised message and Aussie souvenir. Three to be awarded.

90Nine Vented Ultralight

Video of the 90Nine Vented Ultralight

The 90Nine is the bigger brother of the 90Three open source trickkite (239cm width). This ultralight version (Nitro Lite rods) has small vents in the sail which make it a bit more stable in bumpy wind without sacrificing trickability. This was shot at the gorgeous Schouwen north beach of Burgh-Haamstede, Zeeland. Lines: 25dAn, 35 meter.

More info and plans the 90Nine and 90Three family here:
https://www.kareloh.com/kite-plans/90three-family/

A low wind sunset session with the Lazarus Mini sportkite by MugenKites at Oostvoorne beach. This scaled down version of the Lazarus open source trickkite is framed in all pultruded carbon rods and it has quite a remarkable windrange and a good frontflip for Crazy Copter combinations. Gabor kindly lend me this kite to try and enjoy. Thanks!

You can find out more about the Lazarus kite and plans here:
https://www.kareloh.com/kite-plans/mugen-kites-lazarus/

MugenKites website:
https://mugenkites.com/

The plans for the 70Eight are now published. This is the 190cm wingspan version of the 90Three.
You can find the plans here:
https://www.kareloh.com/kite-p…ree-family/70eight-plans/

Link to video:

The 70Eight is the 190 cm wingspan version of the 90Three open source trickkite built by Krijn Hemminga. The accent color is middle grey which is a very nice addition to the Icarex color palette. Frame is a mix of Skyshark 3pt and Avia Skinny SUL. Flown at Breezand beach on 17,5 m lines. Loads of fun! Quick reflexes required!

More info about the 90Three family of sportkites: https://www.kareloh.com/kite-plans/90three-family/

Zitat von Tullo

I have framed my Escape SUL with some Skinny UL that I have at home, full Skinny UL except the spine 2PT and upper spreader 4mm carbon.
I will test next week in Cervia. the goal is to extend the lower wind range.
The bridle is from Enrico.
I let you know if it works... cheers !!!

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Nice one, with the red stripes! Added to the builds page.

Variable offshore winds and some nice early spring weather at De Zandmotor beach. The 9th Wonder sportkite by MugenKites can handle these conditions quite well. Loads of fun! Köszönöm Gabor for providing the kite!

MugenKites website:
https://mugenkites.com/

Foggy conditions at Meijendel Beach. The Benson MiniGem is the smaller version of the Gemini. Fun and agile little kite. Thanks Gabor Nagy (MugenKites) for providing the kite to try and enjoy.

First Zandmotor session of the year together with Lars. Great weather and a nice breeze. Sound on! Enjoy!

I recently aquired this The Kick UL sportkite from it’s designer: Robo Spitters. It was built in the mid 90’s by Cavaliers du Ciel. The kite feels more like a super ultralight with it’s all Avia Skinny frame and early Icarex sail. Conditions were perfect at Maasvlakte 2 with a smooth and gentle sea breeze. Great Sideslides, Fades and Sharkies. Slow and graceful in flight. Enjoy this new episode of Back to the Old School.

The Lizard is one of Gabor Nagy's (MugenKites) older sportkite designs. First concept was finalised in 2013 and Gábor Böszörményi gave it a facelift in 2014 in the form of this rather unique sail pattern. This video was shot during a short session at De Groene Punt beach, between Oostvoorne and Rockanje at low tide. Quite a nice beach with the remains of old bunkers in sea. Winds were moderate/strong. Thanks to Gabor Nagy for providing the kite.

Check out more MugenKites designs here:
https://mugenkites.com/

The Intention is Canvas Kites Designs' larger wing sportkite. With almost 250 cm of wingspan it aims at elegance and presence in the sky while retaining full trick ability. This was my first proper session with the kite in extremely variable wind. The Nitro frame holds very well in higher gusts. Enjoy the video!

More info:
https://www.canvaskitedesigns.com/product-page/intention

Had a new years day session with the 90Nine Mid Vented open source trickkite at the Noordsvaarder, Terschelling. Winds were too strong to fly all week except for about 1 hour in the morning of January 1st. Still quite windy though.

More info on the 90Nine:
https://www.kareloh.com/kite-plans/90three-family/90nine/

Zitat von MP3

Leider stramme 4-5 Bft auf der Wiese, dafür schöne Sonne für ein kurzes Fotoshooting.
10min zum Segel setzen habe ich ihm mit schlagenden Spitzen zugemutet.

Nice one, classic layout!

Added it to the builds page:
https://www.kareloh.com/kite-plans/escape/escape-builds/

Zitat von Kirbisbirne

So es ist geschafft mein Return ist auch fertig. (Ich muss noch die Wage machen und die Position der verbindet richtig einstellen). Vielen lieben Dank an den Konstrukteur des Plans und alle die mir mit Tips und den Antworten auf meine gefühlt 1000 Fragen geholfen haben! Wird sicher nicht mein letzter Eigenbau gewesen sein hat richtig Spaß gemacht!

liebe Grüße aus Schwäbisch Gmünd

Nice, added it to the builds page:
https://www.kareloh.com/kite-plans/return/return-builds/

My first proper session with the Canvas Kite Designs Crux Standard in moderate to strong winds at Meijendel beach. Last week's storm "Corrie" raised havoc and left her mark on the beach and dunes. The Crux is a fun kite. No all I need is a sunny beach day with a lab grade breeze and try the ultralight as well...

More info:
https://www.canvaskitedesigns.com/product-page/crux

Zitat von Speedneadle

Nach langem Speedy gebaue , war nun der erste Trickdrachen an der Reihe.
Vielen Dank an dieser Stelle an Birger für diesen spitzen Plan.
Die Materialien für das Segel sind alle Standard, beim Gestänge sieht das schon ein wenig anders aus .
Da ich Schwabe bin , musste ein guter Kompromiss aus Kosten und Performance her.
Herausgekommen sind dreiteilige Leitkanten.
Ab der Nase 40cm 600er dann 80cm 400er und wieder 600er mit 24cm bis in die Spitzen.
Der Kiel ist ähnlich , von der Nase 30cm 600er und der Rest ist 400er. OQS ist 650er , UQS SS 5Pt.
Gewicht sind flugfertig 260 Gramm.
Das einfliegen muss leider noch warten, da die nächsten Tage eher Speedy Windverhältnisse sind.

Grüße Thomas

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Nice! Please make a picture in the field and i'll put it on the builds page.

Great stuff as always!

The wind forecast predicted a nice sea breeze just after sunrise. Arrived at the Zandmotor beach early to take the MugenKites Precog Mini I have on loan for a spin. Fun kite!

MugenKites website:
https://mugenkites.com/