tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20110414.post2833272602151120128..comments2023-09-28T09:00:44.681-10:00Comments on Wind Lines: No Such Thing as a Free LaunchUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20110414.post-57920223916321317022011-04-15T18:11:49.453-10:002011-04-15T18:11:49.453-10:00Great video Alex!
This reminds me of the perfect d...Great video Alex!<br />This reminds me of the perfect days in Oahu!!!<br />I'll fly in Izu in Japan tomorrow, cannot wait!Yuichi from Japannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20110414.post-490102934428321052011-04-15T09:17:12.030-10:002011-04-15T09:17:12.030-10:00I think the launch vids are a great way to see wha...I think the launch vids are a great way to see what we can improve. thanks Alex and please continue filming and posting.Thomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07508629374134042936noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20110414.post-4201606966005576072011-04-15T08:21:20.664-10:002011-04-15T08:21:20.664-10:00Cool, Alex! but where is my video?! hahaha!
this i...Cool, Alex! but where is my video?! hahaha!<br />this is a great tool and if used correctly you can improve a lot!! please keep doing it!<br />The torpedo article did not mention about the weight shift you can make by pushing your shoulder down a little (I learned that from David Jebb)... Practice your forward kitting and give it a try!<br />AlohaBrazilian Rayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18436342581028804698noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20110414.post-72281037662874957162011-04-14T16:35:32.389-10:002011-04-14T16:35:32.389-10:00hehehee, Awww man, you got me!! Nice video sequen...hehehee, Awww man, you got me!! Nice video sequence Alex. Remember, the camera adds 10-pounds(!) - maybe that's why we don't look as graceful. I'll endeavor to work on that hill side kiting!!Bill (FlyStrong)noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20110414.post-75623158797801617252011-04-14T11:13:41.620-10:002011-04-14T11:13:41.620-10:00nah Alex - no offense taken AT ALL - was just kidd...nah Alex - no offense taken AT ALL - was just kidding, with my feigned outrage ;) Launches come in all sizes - just a fun video! In fact, what I really liked was there were no really BAD launches in there - and I know I've got quite few of those under my belt :)JeffMchttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08647210759297211493noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20110414.post-62459651391864434642011-04-14T10:31:35.650-10:002011-04-14T10:31:35.650-10:00Now Jeff, don't assume I didn't have you i...Now Jeff, don't assume I didn't have you in mind when I referred to pilots who are well on the way to perfecting the torpedo! I just think it's always fun and useful to see our launches on video. I like the idea of capturing the most dynamic part of our flights, that beginning part that few of us even remember after we're airborne. I don't want to make anyone self conscious. In fact I remember as I filmed the launch that Bill did in this video, he shouted as he twisted away, "Uh oh, you better delete that video!" I hope you guys don't start avoiding me on launch now, or running up ahead of me to launch before I can start filming! <br /><br />Maybe I'll start working on a landing compilation next...Alexhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06249789335111913420noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20110414.post-37568913493096277722011-04-14T08:12:53.828-10:002011-04-14T08:12:53.828-10:00Fun video Alex! But hey - I know my torpedo launc...Fun video Alex! But hey - I know my torpedo launch!! It was just strong that day!! ;) Exhibit A: <a href="http://www.vimeo.com/7583553" rel="nofollow">http://www.vimeo.com/7583553</a><br /><br />heheh, but really, what I find myself NOT doing enough is walking toward my wing more in those stronger winds. Like Don did just after me, same day, same conditions - and made it look easy.<br /><br />I also saw a good tip on the Kitchen Productions' "Ground Handling" DVD, where you start in a very crouched position. Just the act of un-crouching as the wing comes up is equivalent to a step or two forward. That comes in handy for our launches where there isn't so much room for fancy footwork - Crazy's comes to mind.JeffMchttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08647210759297211493noreply@blogger.com