Stuck-up...?

Changed the sticker on the back of my car- from this...

to this...

Just wish I got it on straight!

Method in my madness - Part III, the unpacking

 Guess what was waiting for me when I got home from work today...

Don't you just love getting a parcel? 

I already have two red kites so wanted something different - and I got what I asked for...

Looks the usual Ozone quality, comes with handles, 20m lines, the essential stickers and keyring and of course instruction book and repair kit...

First impressions are very favorable, no loose threads, every seam immaculate. Looks awesome and will try and get over to the footie oval later to attach the lines and maybe have a little static session...

I have to give kitepower a very big "Onya Mate!" for their excellent service...

Method in my madness...

I contacted kitepower today to find out when my new kite would arrive...

They don't have any Peter Lynn Reactor 2 4.4m's in stock! So have offered me a free upgrade to a 4m Ozone Method...

Hmmm - let me think...

Method, man from OZONE on Vimeo.

So I am now waiting on delivery of a 4m Ozone Method - 

ROB WHITTALL DESIGNER NOTES

“What I wanted to do was make a kite that has the speed of a high performance kite, the stability of a beginner kite and handles like a sports car. I have been talking with our paragliding designers and they have shared their new theories which have been helping them produce the highest performing paraglider to date!

I have reduced the line drag to a minimum with extensive use of diagonals. I worked on the sail tension to maintain a clean leading edge. The section I have chosen produces good speed and it’s very stable. The aspect ratio is 4.2 which means it is not over stretched and keeps it compact with a solid feeling. When we were out testing the Method was only just behind the Yakuza and in strong conditions on small sizes the Method was a real contender. I prefer the Method for my style of riding, I am not a racer but I like to go fast and have good up wind ability without having to concentrate on the kite all the time.

My top speeds were about the same as the Yakuza but I was getting there slower. Having said that going round a mark fast is easy because on the Method you can just flick the kite around without needing to be precise on the controls. The other great aspect is that just about anyone with four line handle experience can fly this kite, it’s just easy and feels smooth and solid. It’s not designed to be a race winner but you would have fun trying and you would not be far off the pace!

Another great thing is that the Method flies exceptionally well with the Ozone Turbo bar, making it an excellent option for a performance landboarding kite, or for riders who prefer to use a bar.”

Will it or wont it?

Will I have my new toy in time for the weekend?

Ordered yesterday from kitepower who previously have amazed me with the speed of delivery and have now set a benchmark in excellence (no pressure guys!)...

But at the end of the day it comes down to these guys...

And after the speed they got through the queues in the post-office yesterday, when I went to post the Vapor, I have complete faith in them delivering it before the weekend!

kitepower.com.au

...are amazing, I ordered my new vapor yesterday and it arrived this morning! I'm going to pick it up from my wife's work in a minute.

I have never known something come from over east so quickly! I highly recommend them and when I get the cash together for a 3.3m I know where I am getting it from...

www.kitepower.com.au

What kite...?

... Did Brian Holgate use to break the kite buggy speed record?

A Peter Lynn Vapor 2.7m

What kite...   have I just bought?

A Peter Lynn Vapor 2.7m

A Peter Lynn Vapor 2.7m!!!

My first step into the world of race-kites and seriously pushing my limits, probably will look at selling my 3m Core and getting a 2nd race-kite around the 3.3m size - but don't tell my wife!