Kiting in the rain?

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GlenMorangie
GlenMorangie
WA
88 posts
WA, 88 posts
31 Mar 2008 10:04am
Is it possible?
I know from my flying and engibeering that lift is a function of density and speed squared. [L=Cl*1/2*rho*v^2]. From my flying days I recount that water in the air (humidity) makes the air density drop, so that would mean less lift. However, I think the reduction in lift would be negligible. I think the big influence would be the weight of the water on the kite. How does a heavy, constantly waterlogged kite fly?
Beer Bong
Beer Bong
WA
350 posts
WA, 350 posts
31 Mar 2008 10:28am
As long as it's over 25 knots, otherwise I wouldn't bother.
getfunky
getfunky
WA
4485 posts
WA, 4485 posts
31 Mar 2008 3:28pm
Pretty tricky with only one hand on the bar.

I find my umbrella keeps getting turned inside out too...

Save up for an in-season kite destination instead mate.
gruezi
gruezi
WA
3464 posts
WA, 3464 posts
31 Mar 2008 3:35pm
Buy 5 cans of spray on water proofing, apply to your kite evenly and then hit the water..........you'll be right.
Adz
Adz
WA
120 posts
Adz Adz
WA, 120 posts
31 Mar 2008 3:51pm
I can only suggest a good raincoat and gumboots....don't forget you'll need to adjust your bindings for them too!
INfiniDIE
INfiniDIE
WA
478 posts
WA, 478 posts
31 Mar 2008 4:45pm
GlenMorangie said...


I know from my flying and engibeering


engiBeering?? Where can I study that?
Rebel
Rebel
NSW
165 posts
NSW, 165 posts
31 Mar 2008 8:04pm
Yer been done before.. just make sure there is enough wind otherwise your kite gets go heavy and wont move..
DaveSpruce
DaveSpruce
WA
568 posts
WA, 568 posts
31 Mar 2008 5:59pm
It's no problem at all flying the kite in rain. We used to to it in Sweden all the time. Only problem is packing your soaked things up on the sandy beach and the pain from the raindrops hitting your face (which can REALLY hurt if your going 20-30 knots and it's crankin 20-25 knots wind)
gesper
gesper
NSW
518 posts
NSW, 518 posts
31 Mar 2008 9:11pm
Its awesome kiting in surf when its raining.The rain smooths out the surface of the water and breaks down the wind chop,but expect your kite to feel slightly heavier.
Gil
Gil
QLD
25 posts
Gil Gil
QLD, 25 posts
1 Apr 2008 5:04am
Are you on glue!?!?

... don't think I ever kited when the sun was shinin'!!!

Moving from Ireland to the Sunny Coast next week... I'll be the guy who's so white he's blue!!!
Sorry for the hijack... yes it is possible... just!

Cheers
G
NSW, 4382 posts
1 Apr 2008 9:29am
INfiniDIE said...

GlenMorangie said...


I know from my flying and engibeering


engiBeering?? Where can I study that?


Yes, I need to know where that run that course, because I would like to apply for an honorary position as professor of Engibeering, I have many years and gallons of experience.

Cya and

Goodwinds

Professor McBeer

peanuticus
peanuticus
NSW
341 posts
NSW, 341 posts
1 Apr 2008 10:36am
I think we've kitied more in the rain this summer than in the sun!
Puetz
Puetz
NT
2186 posts
NT, 2186 posts
1 Apr 2008 7:40pm
G'day,

I live in the tropics and we have had some good days in the rain, and it usually means there is a bit of wind. The best rain kite I've had was on holidays in Vietnam, it rained so heavy I could just see the kite and about 40 to 50 m around me. The kite had a big wobble in it which caused the bar to wobble every time I turned it and I still had plenty of power. The rain drops were so big that the water reflections back off the water made the sea look like there were millions of 3 inch stalagmites every where, even on the waves. One of the freakiest kites I ever had and I loved it.

cheers,

Robert
lostinlondon
lostinlondon
VIC
1159 posts
VIC, 1159 posts
2 Apr 2008 3:07am
Kitepower Australia said...

INfiniDIE said...

GlenMorangie said...


I know from my flying and engibeering


engiBeering?? Where can I study that?


Yes, I need to know where that run that course, because I would like to apply for an honorary position as professor of Engibeering, I have many years and gallons of experience.

Cya and

Goodwinds

Professor McBeer




I believe Engibeering is a course run concurrently to Engineering courses in many universities through the country. However, the study of Geology also has an expectation that Engibeering is studied.

However, if you have chosen to forgoe the academic route, many careers will offer you a recognition of vocational skills program. Generally these jobs are found within the West Australian Mining industry and the Army, Navy and Airforce, though Econrumics is an option that some choose as an alternative in the Navy.

Accomplished Engibeers can apply for a Chartership in Engibeering. Gaining a chartership places an obligation on the Engibeer to demonstrate that they are engaging in ongoing professional development. These can range from regular visits to the pub, or engaging in formalised activities such as large drinking festivals such as Oktoberfest, where one's capacity for drinking 1 litre steins served by buxom women in traditional dress and men wearing leiderhosen whilst listening to Bavarian Ooompah Polkas will be tested.
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