http://arch.ced.berkeley.edu/kap/discuss/index.php?p=/discussions/feed.rss Wed, 19 Jun 13 04:25:56 -0700 All Discussions - KAP Discussion Page en-CA http://arch.ced.berkeley.edu/kap/discuss/index.php?p=/discussion/4562/s95-malfunction-or-operator-error Tue, 18 Jun 2013 18:57:22 -0700 Hoo Dat 4562@/kap/discuss/index.php?p=/discussions
The morning session went well with a westerly wind blowing my new rok and rig out over the ocean for an angle that I haven't ever really captured here. So far so good. Those images seemed relatively clear. Here's one for reference:



I returned to a spot maybe a mile or so down the beach after lunch. The wind had picked up, and having struggled somewhat in the morning to bring the rok back in, I decided to switch to a 10 foot delta. The rig was about 120 feet down the line from the kite, which was pulling relatively hard (not sure if this is relevant to the current question, so I'm throwing in all the details).

I had the s95 set in Tv mode, with the shutter speed at the max of 1/1600. SDM was running the standard time lapse script at a 4 sec. interval. These are the same settings I have typically used for KAP with this camera, including earlier that morning. I believe all of the EXIF data is viewable on the Flickr images.

All of the entire run look something like these:





I have checked the lens, and except for a few specs of dust, it seems free of smears or debris. Anyone out there have any suggestions? I'd certainly like to figure this out before ruining another whole session. Should I force a faster shutter speed via SDM when the wind is blowing this hard? This doesn't look like motion artifact really to me though. It almost looks like the auto focus was misfiring or something. Did I unintentionally key a setting that caused this? Any and all ideas are much appreciated.]]> http://arch.ced.berkeley.edu/kap/discuss/index.php?p=/discussion/4561/spinpod-for-kap Tue, 18 Jun 2013 10:11:17 -0700 Doug Davlin 4561@/kap/discuss/index.php?p=/discussions
Check it out on
http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/665986460/spinpod-seamless-panoramic-and-motion-time-lapse-p
and on
http://www.thespinpod.com/

Only 92 grams w/rechargeable battery]]> http://arch.ced.berkeley.edu/kap/discuss/index.php?p=/discussion/4560/gomberg-skyform-15-haveing-problems-getting-it-to-fly Mon, 17 Jun 2013 16:56:24 -0700 nriverajr 4560@/kap/discuss/index.php?p=/discussions http://www.gombergkites.com/I-SF2.JPG
]]> http://arch.ced.berkeley.edu/kap/discuss/index.php?p=/discussion/4557/do-i-need-to-iron-my-kite Thu, 13 Jun 2013 07:39:49 -0700 AnnaP 4557@/kap/discuss/index.php?p=/discussions
I am new to KAP and I'm hoping some of you veterans can offer some insight into a problem I'm having with my flowform.

I sewed a FF03A (Harald Prinzler) that is approximately 15 sq feet. I used 0.75 oz coated ripstop and it (used to) fly beautifully in steady wind even with no tail. However, after storing it for a couple months rolled/balled up, I had a terrible time flying it. It was flapping erratically and diving out of the sky... the cells were not inflating properly.

I couldn't find any damage but I did notice that the inflation problem seemed to be related to how wrinkled it was. (Literally wrinkled from being balled up.) The coated nylon is very stiff and crinkly and I couldn't flatten out the wrinkles while I was onsite.

My questions:

1) Is this a familiar thing? If I'm right about the wrinkles I can probably figure out a way to smooth it out at home but advice welcome.

2) Any storage tricks for this kind of kite? I'm going to be more careful folding it up in future, but even neatly it's going to get wrinkled.

3) If I make more flowforms I'm considering using uncoated ripstop, the softer kind. Are flowforms typically made with the uncoated stuff? I've searched for discussion threads on this topic but can't find this issue addressed specifically.

If anyone cares to reply to this, much appreciated!

All best

Anna]]> http://arch.ced.berkeley.edu/kap/discuss/index.php?p=/discussion/4524/dutch-kap-day-or-kap-weekend-anybody-interested Sun, 26 May 2013 15:20:33 -0700 basthoen 4524@/kap/discuss/index.php?p=/discussions
I'm considering to host a KAP day or weekend in the coming summer months in my home town, Gorinchem, on the banks of river Merwede! Many interesting KAP topics around: Loevestein Castle, Fort Vuren, river Linge, Biesbosch, bridge over A27, you name it, it's all there. First of all, let's find out how many KAPers are interested in such a day or weekend, let's say early July 2013.
we could do KAP sessions during the day, than share BBQ or dinner. At evenings we could invite people to demonstrate their KAP rigs, or share photos. I will try to find suitable facilities, maybe a camping ground, farm, bed and breakfast or, whatever!

Everybody is welcome to join in. We could pick people up from the airport when needed.

Haven't seen Gorinchem yet in my photo stufff? Please take a look at some KAP pictures of last Saturday!

Regards,

Bas

http://www.flickr.com/photos/22909965@N06/sets/72157633682119950/]]> http://arch.ced.berkeley.edu/kap/discuss/index.php?p=/discussion/4553/spar-advise- Mon, 10 Jun 2013 09:37:53 -0700 Puffin 4553@/kap/discuss/index.php?p=/discussions http://www.thehighwaymen.co.uk/PBSCCatalog.asp?ActionID=67174912&PBCATID=1648697&PBCATName=Skyshark Competition Spars SkySharks me thinks.

The missing section is an end part of a three part spreader, the one I have, the other end, measures 825mm and tapers 7.79mm to 6.63mm. Now I realise that I'm going to have to get two pieces to balance the kite.

The question is which ones do I order from the Highwayman?]]> http://arch.ced.berkeley.edu/kap/discuss/index.php?p=/discussion/4458/ricoh-gr-aps-c-fixed-28mm-equivalent-intervalometer Wed, 17 Apr 2013 02:52:56 -0700 Tony Cunningham 4458@/kap/discuss/index.php?p=/discussions
Big sensor (full APS-C), very good 28mm f2.8 lens, intervalometer, 245g (8.64 oz) with battery and card.
The sensor is 8 times bigger than earlier Ricoh GRD models, but the camera is not much bigger or heavier.
The MY1-3 controls enable you switch immediately to your KAP settings.
The GR has the Pentax Time and Aperture priority mode (TAv) where you can set both shutter speed and aperture and the camera automatically adjust the ISO. This sounds like a useful KAP option.

At f2.8 the corner performance destroys the heavier Nikon Coolpix A (more expensive & no intervalometer):
http://www.dpreview.com/previews/ricoh-gr/5

Spec. comparison with Nikon Coolpix A:
http://www.dpreview.com/products/compare/side-by-side?products=nikon_cpa&products=ricoh_gr

The only potential disadvantage I can see is the lack of anti-aliasing filter. Urban Kappers are going to have a problem with the moire fringing (roof tiles and bricks etc). It might be easy enough to remove in raw processing.

Note: Max shutter speed wide open is 1/2000, as you stop down it increases to 1/4000 at f5.6 and smaller apertures.]]> http://arch.ced.berkeley.edu/kap/discuss/index.php?p=/discussion/4559/texas-kapers Mon, 17 Jun 2013 05:42:03 -0700 Wind Watcher 4559@/kap/discuss/index.php?p=/discussions
Shoot me a note if any KAPers are interested in getting together....hope to fly latter today.

WW]]> http://arch.ced.berkeley.edu/kap/discuss/index.php?p=/discussion/4550/video-out-on-pentax-k-01 Sat, 08 Jun 2013 09:48:05 -0700 radi 4550@/kap/discuss/index.php?p=/discussions
I would like to send the life pic of a Pentax K-01 to the transmitter.
I connected the K-01 with a USB-video cable I-AVC7 to the transmitter (and in an test directly to a screen).
Life view on the K-01 but nothing on the external screen.

Any idea how to resolve this problem?

Thank you in advance

Greetings
Ralf]]> http://arch.ced.berkeley.edu/kap/discuss/index.php?p=/discussion/4406/drone-near-nyc039s-jfk-airport-spotted-by-pilot-fbi-and-faa-investigating Tue, 05 Mar 2013 19:10:09 -0800 Wind Watcher 4406@/kap/discuss/index.php?p=/discussions
Anyone missing a drone....in New York....Near JFK....

WW

Mystery drone near JFK airport: FBI seeks public's help in investigation

Transcript for Drone Spotted Near JFK Airport by Pilot

Drone Near NYC's JFK Airport Spotted By Pilot; FBI And FAA Investigating

Drone blogs

Drone Blogs are getting nervous!

Adding this reference - to provide a bit of balance - Safety guidelines for RC airplanes.]]> http://arch.ced.berkeley.edu/kap/discuss/index.php?p=/discussion/4549/thought-control-of-kap-rig Fri, 07 Jun 2013 18:02:33 -0700 Wind Watcher 4549@/kap/discuss/index.php?p=/discussions
The RC KAPers just twist their dials and track the new subject....

But how about just thinking about pointing your KAP rig with your brain communicating and controlling the servos and shutter directly!

See this interesting article on human thoughts directly controlling the flight of a Quad at the University of Minnesota.

WW ]]> http://arch.ced.berkeley.edu/kap/discuss/index.php?p=/discussion/3781/wwkp-who-has-the-banner-bannerkiteaerialphoto-org Thu, 16 Feb 2012 05:57:26 -0800 rpriegu 3781@/kap/discuss/index.php?p=/discussions To keep the WWKP banner moving and to facilitate the communication, we created the following email address:

banner@kiteaerialphoto.org

So every participant (starting now) as soon as He/She gets the banner, has to send an email to that email address, so Mike and me we'll be able to track more easily. We'll ask you please to send another email to that address when you handed or shipped it to the next participant.
We really expect this to speed up the banner traveling.
Any questions or doubts about the project can be send to that address too.

Thanks and regards
Ramiro]]> http://arch.ced.berkeley.edu/kap/discuss/index.php?p=/discussion/4548/the-secrete-is-out Fri, 07 Jun 2013 17:41:43 -0700 Wind Watcher 4548@/kap/discuss/index.php?p=/discussions
The summer issue of AKA Kitting KAPtions column has a special interview with Brooks Leffler.

The title: "The Brooks Leffler Story - So you want to take a picture from a kite!" gives you a hint of the subject.

The story follows Brooks life journey starting with a first kite flight in the early 1980s, the chance meeting during an impromptu lunch time kite fly with Gray Marshall...flying a 18 foot Delta Conyne on the Washington DC mall....and working his way into the world of KAP!

Brooks and I did the interview via video chat back in April.

You have to be a member of the American Kitefliers Association to get the Kitting magazine....well worth the investment.

I may over time post a few excerpts here.

Certainly welcome KAPers who have seen the article to comment and Brooks also!

Enjoy.

WW]]> http://arch.ced.berkeley.edu/kap/discuss/index.php?p=/discussion/4558/inaugural-rokkaku-flight-takes-a-dive-in-the-trees Thu, 13 Jun 2013 16:31:23 -0700 nasion 4558@/kap/discuss/index.php?p=/discussions
Bleh! I could tell right from the get-go that the bridle was screwed up, and with no internet handy to figure out my mistake I decided to keep trying to get a flight so I wouldn't go home empty handed. Fighting with weaving and bobbing, I managed to get it up a ways and into a somewhat stable air pocket. The lower bridle was completely slack the entire time, which proved to nearly be a death sentence as the winds slowed and it crept slowly towards a mess of trees behind a RV park. With many campers watching me struggle to pull line in fast, the Rok landed about 30' up in some brush and trees.

Fortunately I'm a better tree climber than I am a kite flyer, and I quickly scaled the trees to pick the kite out of the branches. I was beginning to miss my single-lined delta while fighting to untangle bridles wrapped umpteen times around everything.

Getting home, I took a look through the "Rok Bridle Guide" and figured out what needed adjusted. Turns out the stock bridle was A) way way too long (something like 25 feet each segment) and B) not even close to adjusted for a proper flight. Oops. I pulled it all apart and started from scratch, finishing before nightfall but not before the winds died. Rats! Hopefully with the bridle figured out my next flights won't end in digging line out of blackberry bushes.

-Nathan]]> http://arch.ced.berkeley.edu/kap/discuss/index.php?p=/discussion/4495/i039m-baffled- Fri, 10 May 2013 22:09:59 -0700 Snaphappy 4495@/kap/discuss/index.php?p=/discussions
So I've looked on the Brooxes site, with an eye for adding a tilt function to my HoBEAK. It doesn't, however, seem as if that option is offered. I could, maybe, replace my lower utility frame with the basic tilt frame; but how would I make it tilt? I could buy another servo, I guess, to power it; but it would need gears or something, too, right? And how would I control it? No, that doesn't look like it'll work.

I guess what I'll need is a new rig. Ah, let's see, the Brooxes Basic KAP Kit (BBKK) is only 72 dollars (more than I wanna spend), and it "was designed for radio control, using model airplane servos to provide 360-degree horizontal (pan) rotation, vertical tilt, and shutter control." Sounds good. But, no, wait: "you will need tilt and shutter servos...and a two- to four-channel radio control system." What? Did I read that right? It was designed for radio control but it doesn't come with a radio control system using model airplane servos but it doesn't come with servos.

I'm baffled. Why wouldn't there be an option to add a tilt function to the HoBEAK, and why would the BBKK be sold incomplete? Does anyone have an explanation? Is it that I'm projecting my inherent state of confusion on the Brooxes site? Or, better yet, does anyone have a suggestion for how I could upgrade my HoBEAK with a tilt function?]]> http://arch.ced.berkeley.edu/kap/discuss/index.php?p=/discussion/1991/judging-the-height-of-the-kite- Fri, 20 Mar 2009 09:37:04 -0700 Redberry 1991@/kap/discuss/index.php?p=/discussions
I am thinking of marking the line in some way - I guess that a felt tip pen mark will brely be discernable once it's 10 feet away, so does anyone sew on a small 'flag', as it were, to the line at certain intervals? When I say flag, I just mean something just large enough to be seen from the ground; perhaps have a different colour for each increment? Red for 10m, green for 20m and so on?]]> http://arch.ced.berkeley.edu/kap/discuss/index.php?p=/discussion/4405/the-nikon-coolpix-a-looks-like-a-camera-made-for-kap Tue, 05 Mar 2013 06:32:11 -0800 nriverajr 4405@/kap/discuss/index.php?p=/discussions
APS-C sensor
lightweight
28mm equivalent fixed wide angle lens
Wireless remote triggering
Wifi

The only cons I see are, does not have a built in intervalometer that Nikon cameras typically had in most of there cameras and a high price $1096.95 US.

Check out the DP Review posting:
http://www.dpreview.com/news/2013/03/05/Hands-on-Nikon-Coolpix-A-preview-with-DX-format-fixed-prime-lens-28mm-equivalent-F2-8-compact]]> http://arch.ced.berkeley.edu/kap/discuss/index.php?p=/discussion/3446/kap-grail-project-what039s-yours Sat, 02 Jul 2011 13:28:23 -0700 benedict 3446@/kap/discuss/index.php?p=/discussions
When I started, my grail was to get a camera airborne. I started with a not very suitable kite, so this was a tough goal. After three crashes I asked here, got good advice, changed my kite, and met my goal. Looking back at my early KAP it's obvious to me I stuck with this idea for a while: lots of "gee-whiz!" but not a lot of artistry.

Later my goal was to learn to compose in the air. The "almost" photographs started to get annoying. I wanted to be able to decide what the camera was pointing at, and I was bad at it. I can't remember if I tended to aim too high or too low, but it drove me nuts. It was a great motivator to get out every chance I got and try to improve my craft, and eventually it paid off. Time in the sky eventually solved this one.

After each goal I took on another one. Some required more out of me, like learning to aim or learning to fly under more and more challenging conditions. Others required more out of my gear, like getting a new camera or a kite that let me extend my wind range. But always I've had something just over the horizon I'm trying to reach.

My current KAP grail project is to do panoramas well past sunset in order to capture those pastel colors in the sky combined with the lights of the city (or in my case town or resort). This was sparked off when I saw Michael Layefsky's night-time photograph of San Francisco during WWKW 2009. It was as if a light went on. (So to speak... night time, after all.) I knew night-time KAP could be done, so night-time panoramas were just over the horizon.

This one is taking me a while. I got a new camera, I'm designing a new autoKAP rig, and I'm trying to wring every speck of stability out of the thing so I can use longer and longer shutter times. I'm not even close yet, but getting there is a lot of fun.

What's your KAP grail project?

Tom]]> http://arch.ced.berkeley.edu/kap/discuss/index.php?p=/discussion/4555/interesting-40-mp-high-dynamic-range-large-aps-c-size-sensor- Tue, 11 Jun 2013 19:59:25 -0700 Wind Watcher 4555@/kap/discuss/index.php?p=/discussions technology looks promising . Could reduce the gap between film (remember that stuff!) and digital.

WW]]> http://arch.ced.berkeley.edu/kap/discuss/index.php?p=/discussion/4532/great-kite-flight-jones-beach-ny Wed, 29 May 2013 09:05:53 -0700 ronskap 4532@/kap/discuss/index.php?p=/discussions World’s Record for Simultaneous Kite Flying!

Newsday link http://long-island.newsday.com/events/great-kite-flight-1.5332752

AKA Calandar: http://aka.kite.org/events/calendar

I plan to KAP at this event and hope to see some of you there.

Ron]]> http://arch.ced.berkeley.edu/kap/discuss/index.php?p=/discussion/4552/need-advice-on-how-to-build-a-kite-rig-to-video-tapego-pro-whales-from-a-moving-boat Sun, 09 Jun 2013 18:38:24 -0700 TofinoPhotography 4552@/kap/discuss/index.php?p=/discussions
I envision having a very stable kite (Sled maybe?) with a rig underneath. The rig should be able to be lowered & raised independently to the kite. It will be towed from the back of my boat. It could be several hundred feet underneath the kite?
I want to use a Go pro camera. Being in front of whale is a no no however! To the sides,back only. So I guess I need to be able to control left & right with the kite as well ?
Thats it in an nutshell.
Anyone crazy enough to give me advice on trying to do this? Maybe this already exists?
Thanks
Wayne]]> http://arch.ced.berkeley.edu/kap/discuss/index.php?p=/discussion/4509/i039m-leaving-scotland-after-a-great-holiday-during-may-june-2013-great-ending-too- Mon, 20 May 2013 02:23:48 -0700 Sue 4509@/kap/discuss/index.php?p=/discussions I would like to go up to the North coast and back down the East coast - weather permitting. I will be in Scotland till about 10 June then making my way back home.
I have been in touch with Simon, mainly about the WWKP banner, but mentioned this as well.
I'm leaving Moffat toddy.

Fly High

Sue
]]> http://arch.ced.berkeley.edu/kap/discuss/index.php?p=/discussion/4556/kite-size-relation-to-wind-range Wed, 12 Jun 2013 05:22:31 -0700 heharkon 4556@/kap/discuss/index.php?p=/discussions
Now the question is: have you experienced kite fliers noticed, that will the size of a kite (with same design) have an effect on the upper limit of it's wind range? Especially what comes to the stability.

So, obviously if there's not much wind, you'd get a bigger kite for greater lift, but if the wind is too strong, does the switching to smaller model have the same 'extending' effect on the wind range in the upper bound? Or is it just better to ditch that model and get something that is already designed for stronger winds?

- Henrik]]> http://arch.ced.berkeley.edu/kap/discuss/index.php?p=/discussion/3398/extending-levitation-delta-upper-wind-range Sun, 05 Jun 2011 14:16:01 -0700 Mike LeDuc 3398@/kap/discuss/index.php?p=/discussions
I was out flying a couple of days ago in 20 to 30+ MPH winds. I typically use a 7.5 ft Conyne delta or Trooper delta for these higher winds, but wanted to try something that would provide some additional lift. So, for the fun of it, I substituted the shorter Conyne spreader spar into the Levitation and it flew suprisingly well. The stock spreader that came with my Levitation is 46.75 inches long. The Conyne spreader is 39.5 inches (7.25 inch difference).

I flew the Levitation for about 20 minutes with a single fuzzy tail and captured some of it on video (see below). It flew at a relatively high angle (50+ deg) in winds ranging between 20 and 30 MPH with a measured line pull of 10 to 15 lbs. It provided more pull and was more stable than my Conyne and Trooper deltas.

Levitation (short spreader)

I'm not sure if shortening the spreader this much is a good idea or not. I've only tried this on my Levitation once but the results were surprisingly good. I am wondering if others in the kiting community have tried shortining the spreaders this drastically on deltas and if it is a good approach for obtaining higher wind range or am I asking for trouble?]]> http://arch.ced.berkeley.edu/kap/discuss/index.php?p=/discussion/3967/dynamic-spreader-spar-for-variable-wind-conditions Mon, 28 May 2012 19:07:55 -0700 Mike LeDuc 3967@/kap/discuss/index.php?p=/discussions
The 9ft Levitation delta has become my primary kite for moderate to high winds from 15 MPH and above. (My Jones 7ft Rok is my primary kite for lighter winds up to ~15 MPH but that's another topic). For winds between 15 and 20 MPH, I’ll typically use the Levitation with a standard length spreader spar which is 46.75 inches long. For higher wind conditions I’ll use a shorter spreader (39.5 inches) which extends the wind range up to 30MPH+ and significantly reduces the amount of pull and provides a more stable, pleasant flight. Additional discussion of the dynamic spreader spar can be found here:

http://arch.ced.berkeley.edu/kap/discuss/index.php?p=/discussion/3398/extending-levitation-delta-upper-wind-range#Item_29

The short spar works well as long as the winds stay consistently above approx. 20 MPH, however, it doesn’t provide the desired lift in lighter winds.

I’ve been working on a dynamic spreader spar that adjusts its length based on the wind conditions. I’ve only had a few hours of flight time with this, but it looks favorable that it will allow the Levitation to be flown from ~5MPH to 30MPH+ with a single spreader spar configuration. The dynamic spreader is basically a spring loaded telescoping graphic tube that keeps a constant spreader tension on the kite wings. At low wind speeds the spreader is fully extended maximizing wing surface area and lift. As the wind increases, the spreader is compressed resulting in a swept wing profile reducing surface area and line pull.



The dynamic spreader I’m using is an initial prototype and is constructed from graphic arrow shafts (roughly equivalent to P200 tubes). The uncompressed spreader length is 46.75 inches in light winds (length of stock spreader) and compresses down to approx. 42 inches in winds up to 30MPH. Its compression limit is set to 39.5 inches which it will reach in winds above 30MPH. The spring tension can be adjusted to provide different amounts of compression for a given wind speed.

With the current settings, I’ve been able to fly very comfortably in winds from approximately 15 MPH to 30 MPH with a line pull between approximately 2.5 and 12.5 lbs.

The dynamic spreader weighs 38 grams. The stock fiberglass spreader that comes with the Levitation weighs 67 grams.

Here are a few videos and photos showing more detail:

Basic operation video.

Launch and flight video showing the spreader compress as the wind increases.

Picture: No spreader compression (light wind flying, standard 46.75 inch length spreader)


Picture: Medium compression (winds up to 30MPH, 3.5 inch compression)


Picture: Full spreader compression (winds greater then 30MPH, 7.25 inch compression)


Additional pictures and videos showing construction details and operation can be found on my Flickr site.

I plan on developing this further over the summer. It would be interesting to see how this could be applied to other types of kites.]]> http://arch.ced.berkeley.edu/kap/discuss/index.php?p=/discussion/2816/dumb-kap-mistakes Sat, 03 Jul 2010 20:15:05 -0700 Wind Watcher 2816@/kap/discuss/index.php?p=/discussions
Mistake: I will start with a simple one...after flying for a long KAP flight over Rome...I brought down my KAP rig with no issues....next the kite....no problems....took apart my Dopero kite.... grabbed the kite line to un-clip the kite....and realized to my shock that the swivel clip was left open for the whole flight!

Learning: Double check everything prior to launching the kite!

Please share your special moments!

WW]]> http://arch.ced.berkeley.edu/kap/discuss/index.php?p=/discussion/4554/new-kap-camera-leica-announces-x-vario-zoom-compact-with-aps-c-sensor Tue, 11 Jun 2013 07:28:34 -0700 Wind Watcher 4554@/kap/discuss/index.php?p=/discussions potential .....but at a cost of 4X the NEX-5

WW]]> http://arch.ced.berkeley.edu/kap/discuss/index.php?p=/discussion/4530/kap-group-on-ipernity Tue, 28 May 2013 03:46:49 -0700 Blakebill91 4530@/kap/discuss/index.php?p=/discussions
http://www.ipernity.com/group/311439

Let's take the oportunity to populate this new group with some fine images!

Ipernity offer free accounts with a 200Mb/month upload limit or Club membership with 'no limits'



I have planted my flag...why not yours too!


B]]> http://arch.ced.berkeley.edu/kap/discuss/index.php?p=/discussion/4551/my-first-kap-kite Sun, 09 Jun 2013 06:25:21 -0700 Jenkins 4551@/kap/discuss/index.php?p=/discussions
I enjoy photography but am new to KAP and would like to get into capturing some photos with a kite. After reading the forum and several articles I have decided not to go for my initial idea of using my dslr and am going use my old compact or order a refurbished camera from ebay.

I have also been reading about peoples different set-ups and the main kites used appear to be flow forms, deltas, nighthawks and RokKakus. I have not really flown a proper kite so will first need to get some practice. I would also like to try and keep the cost down in case I don't enjoy it so I am currently thinking of getting this kite Giant 11 Feet Mega Delta Kite . Is this a suitable kite or are there any better solutions? I would like to be able to buy it from a uk stockist to avoid import tax etc.

Thanks]]> http://arch.ced.berkeley.edu/kap/discuss/index.php?p=/discussion/4544/towed-kap-session-from-a-toyota-land-cruiser-in-the-salar-de-uyuni-in-bolivia Tue, 04 Jun 2013 15:09:40 -0700 Pierre Lesage 4544@/kap/discuss/index.php?p=/discussions Martin was driving the Land Cruiser, Heidy was assisting the take off and “landing” of the rig on the Salar and I was giving speed and distance instructions from the back of the car and releasing the line.
A rather challenging session, as we had to find the right speed (40 km/h) the right altitude (300 meters of line for roughly 200 meters above the ground) the right distance from the subject and all this at 3800 meters above sea level where the air is not as dense.
kite delta R8 - Camera Ricoh GXR A mount - 12 mm ultra wide Voigtlander - AutoKAP

Lots of fun …and adrenalin, this is what KAP is all about !




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