boardagain steve started kiteing in 2001 with a super 10. Atere a wile he got more into the sport and soon got a Blade 3 6.6 and a flexdeck. He soon got fairly good on the board and got him self a 9.5 sabre 1 and spent about a year flying with the Whitemans Gang before moving on to SLE the flexifoil Ion 15m and quickly moved on to the water teaming up with Whoosh both a now alwas out when the winds blowing and soon board agine got a F1 140 board
then the stronger winds came got a 9m ion then a 7m.
West Sussex History Page!
| A number of years have gone now and the number of local mid sussex kiters has jumped up to a shocking 36 within a 30 miles of Haywards Heath. But alot of us dont know where it all started so I am doing a load of posts for people to look up and know what every ones into and how abouts they started. For new flyers in Sussex Any new flyers in Sussex feel free to contact me or anyone on this thread the information on here is to let you guys find out how even the hard core flyers got started into the sport. At the Moment I still have a large number of flyers to post up here. But if you ant up already and have sent me the information I will get it up as soon as I can. |
Whoosh
Whoosh is one of the old School flyers. He started up with the Stacker 10s before moving on to the Water with Storm 1s and Blade 3s. He was also often land boarding at Whitemans Green with his trusty Blade 3 8.5 and 4.9 and new alot about flying and was always the first to help. But in late 2004 he had a high speed land board crash in Devon where he almost gave up the sport. But he soon got back into kite surfing and was quick to get the new Ions when they came out. Whoosh now dose no land boarding but is often in the mix with the Whitemans crew arranging trips to Lancing and Camber and now is good Friends with Boardagine which also kite surfs and they often arrange down winders from one location to the next.
Whoosh is one of the old School flyers. He started up with the Stacker 10s before moving on to the Water with Storm 1s and Blade 3s. He was also often land boarding at Whitemans Green with his trusty Blade 3 8.5 and 4.9 and new alot about flying and was always the first to help. But in late 2004 he had a high speed land board crash in Devon where he almost gave up the sport. But he soon got back into kite surfing and was quick to get the new Ions when they came out. Whoosh now dose no land boarding but is often in the mix with the Whitemans crew arranging trips to Lancing and Camber and now is good Friends with Boardagine which also kite surfs and they often arrange down winders from one location to the next.
Breezer
I am now known as one of the old school riders. The History starts when I had a harsh break up with my ex Girl friend at Camber and was walking up the beach feeling sorry for my self when I saw a guy kite land boarding which was the first time I had ever seen such a thing. I from then onwards was hooked to power kiting as it was a one man sport free for me just to enjoy alone. I started off with Bullet 3.5 and quicky moved on to a Blade 3 6.6 and lernt how to land board with theses 2 kites. Soon I was helping other people to board often letting them have ago of my kit which was growing quickly from 3 power Kites to 19. I was the first to fly depowers at Whitemans Green and quickly became well know for flying my Blue Sabre. I am also known for my high speed boarding and low wind flying because I dont drive I often got a taxi to Whitemans but most of the time the wind would die off when flying and this set up my skills for low wind flying. Nower days I am the one of the only ones to get flying and boarding in low winds other than Horly_Kite_Nut. I also have a job at Airborn kites where I work and talk about kites. I am now often out flying a huge range of Flexifoils from including Blade 2 Blade 3 Blade 4s Sabre 1 Sabre 2s Sky Tigers Bullets Rage and Ion 2. In 2005 I got into Buggying and I am now doing just as much buggying as I am Land Boarding. As far as I know I am the only person with a Kite Deck Quadrolation in the South and when ever I get the chance I am often out with Quadrolation down the coast with the Ion 2 10.5.
I am now known as one of the old school riders. The History starts when I had a harsh break up with my ex Girl friend at Camber and was walking up the beach feeling sorry for my self when I saw a guy kite land boarding which was the first time I had ever seen such a thing. I from then onwards was hooked to power kiting as it was a one man sport free for me just to enjoy alone. I started off with Bullet 3.5 and quicky moved on to a Blade 3 6.6 and lernt how to land board with theses 2 kites. Soon I was helping other people to board often letting them have ago of my kit which was growing quickly from 3 power Kites to 19. I was the first to fly depowers at Whitemans Green and quickly became well know for flying my Blue Sabre. I am also known for my high speed boarding and low wind flying because I dont drive I often got a taxi to Whitemans but most of the time the wind would die off when flying and this set up my skills for low wind flying. Nower days I am the one of the only ones to get flying and boarding in low winds other than Horly_Kite_Nut. I also have a job at Airborn kites where I work and talk about kites. I am now often out flying a huge range of Flexifoils from including Blade 2 Blade 3 Blade 4s Sabre 1 Sabre 2s Sky Tigers Bullets Rage and Ion 2. In 2005 I got into Buggying and I am now doing just as much buggying as I am Land Boarding. As far as I know I am the only person with a Kite Deck Quadrolation in the South and when ever I get the chance I am often out with Quadrolation down the coast with the Ion 2 10.5.
Cuckfieldflyer
Cuckfieldflyer agine is one of the old school starting up in 2003 with Firebiees. After meeting up with me and becoming good mates I would often let cuckfieldflyer fly my Blade 3 6.6 and he quickly lernt how to board. Soon he was won over buy the power of the Blades and got him self a Blade 3 6.6 and we were often seen out at Whitemans Green boarding in the summer evenings. In 2005 cuckfieldflyer got a Ozone Frenzy 03 and got the teast of depowers. He was still often out with the Blade 3 6.6 but soon found that he wanted depower more. In 2005 and 2006 Cuckfieldflyer moved on to Flysurfers and soon sold his Blade 3 6.6. In 2006 cuckfieldflyer got him self a kite surf board and started messing around in the water. He quicky moved on to Vemons and then Vemon 2s as they seemed better kites for him. Sadly in September 2006 as he had a bad crash on the land boad at West Wittering and broke his leg. Which took 6 mouths to recover. In 2007 He got back into land boarding and wanted more than ever to get out on to the water sadly lessions and wind never seemed to work in faver with Cuckfieldflyer and took almost all summer to get the lessions sorted. Now in 2008 hes stoped kiting for a wile.
Cuckfieldflyer agine is one of the old school starting up in 2003 with Firebiees. After meeting up with me and becoming good mates I would often let cuckfieldflyer fly my Blade 3 6.6 and he quickly lernt how to board. Soon he was won over buy the power of the Blades and got him self a Blade 3 6.6 and we were often seen out at Whitemans Green boarding in the summer evenings. In 2005 cuckfieldflyer got a Ozone Frenzy 03 and got the teast of depowers. He was still often out with the Blade 3 6.6 but soon found that he wanted depower more. In 2005 and 2006 Cuckfieldflyer moved on to Flysurfers and soon sold his Blade 3 6.6. In 2006 cuckfieldflyer got him self a kite surf board and started messing around in the water. He quicky moved on to Vemons and then Vemon 2s as they seemed better kites for him. Sadly in September 2006 as he had a bad crash on the land boad at West Wittering and broke his leg. Which took 6 mouths to recover. In 2007 He got back into land boarding and wanted more than ever to get out on to the water sadly lessions and wind never seemed to work in faver with Cuckfieldflyer and took almost all summer to get the lessions sorted. Now in 2008 hes stoped kiting for a wile.
Vaio_pc
Vaio_pc started off at Horsham parks and got well into the Blade 2s. He met up with Cuckfieldflyer and Breezer at the SEKA meet at Camber early 2005. Just in time to see what Cuckfieldflyer thought of the Blade 2 which he got off Vaio
Vaio_pc is known as the Delboy of the kite world always after a good deal on the net and has never stoped buying trading and selling kites. He often went to Whitemans Green and was trying to get into boarding but after a wile he gave up and just did static. When the Blade 4 came out he was the first to spot that flexifoil have made a shocking kite and sold all of his Blade 2s to get the money to buy the Blade 4s. Vaio_pc soon started to try and get into Buggying and after alot of help from Breezer he now has cracked the art. Sadly Vaio_pc is moving to Devon so he will be missed.
Vaio_pc started off at Horsham parks and got well into the Blade 2s. He met up with Cuckfieldflyer and Breezer at the SEKA meet at Camber early 2005. Just in time to see what Cuckfieldflyer thought of the Blade 2 which he got off Vaio
Vaio_pc is known as the Delboy of the kite world always after a good deal on the net and has never stoped buying trading and selling kites. He often went to Whitemans Green and was trying to get into boarding but after a wile he gave up and just did static. When the Blade 4 came out he was the first to spot that flexifoil have made a shocking kite and sold all of his Blade 2s to get the money to buy the Blade 4s. Vaio_pc soon started to try and get into Buggying and after alot of help from Breezer he now has cracked the art. Sadly Vaio_pc is moving to Devon so he will be missed.
Ben M
Ben Has been kite flying for a number of years starting off with his ozone Little devil in 2004 and often kited at Haywards Heath Collage before going to Whitemans Green. Bens known to be the most nuts kiter and holds the record for the Highest jump with a board at the site. His skill level is high due to his skate board back ground and is on the Same level as Horly_kite_Nut and Breezer in Boarding skills. He now flys with a Vemon 16 and is always out if the wind blows some times when the wind blows to much lol. Bens been away from West Sussex studding at Sheffield uni but will be back in March to lead the way for 2008
Ben Has been kite flying for a number of years starting off with his ozone Little devil in 2004 and often kited at Haywards Heath Collage before going to Whitemans Green. Bens known to be the most nuts kiter and holds the record for the Highest jump with a board at the site. His skill level is high due to his skate board back ground and is on the Same level as Horly_kite_Nut and Breezer in Boarding skills. He now flys with a Vemon 16 and is always out if the wind blows some times when the wind blows to much lol. Bens been away from West Sussex studding at Sheffield uni but will be back in March to lead the way for 2008
altitude
Altitude has been flying power kites sins 1994 and started on the stackers before buying his first kite which was a Sky Tiger standerd 4.0 and almost killed him self with it covering about 200ft with it a stanmer park. Sins then he was hooked and very quickly got into Jumping. As time went on he got him self a Razor and got into buggying and mastered the art of two weeling much like what Wembley6 and Breezer can do. Over time he got back into jumping and would often be seen at Brighton sea Frount with the Flexifoil Blade's pushing the kite jumping seen to the limt some time covering 40 foot high jumps and 600ft in distance. He's the manager of Air Born Kite Brighton and enjoys the shops Demo kites which he often uses with friends and new kiters. Now famliy life has taken over and he dose not get out as much as he likes but I am sure when his sons older he will be out much much more.
Altitude has been flying power kites sins 1994 and started on the stackers before buying his first kite which was a Sky Tiger standerd 4.0 and almost killed him self with it covering about 200ft with it a stanmer park. Sins then he was hooked and very quickly got into Jumping. As time went on he got him self a Razor and got into buggying and mastered the art of two weeling much like what Wembley6 and Breezer can do. Over time he got back into jumping and would often be seen at Brighton sea Frount with the Flexifoil Blade's pushing the kite jumping seen to the limt some time covering 40 foot high jumps and 600ft in distance. He's the manager of Air Born Kite Brighton and enjoys the shops Demo kites which he often uses with friends and new kiters. Now famliy life has taken over and he dose not get out as much as he likes but I am sure when his sons older he will be out much much more.
Givitago
Givitago first got into kite flying in 2005 when he and his girl friend saw Breezer boarding at Whitemans Green with the Sabre 11.5 He quickly found SEKA and got in contact with Breezer and soon became a local flyer at Whitemans Green and always a friendly face with full passion for the sport. In 2006 he had a bad fall on the land board and was put off from land baced kites. But after time he did make a come back on the water with a Ion 1 12 meter and joined up at West Wittering kite surf club. Soon he was going out a fair bit with Cuckfieldflyer and tryed to enjoy what little wind there was. In 2007 He did go out on and off with Whoosh and Boardagine to Lancing but still often went to West Wittering. He now has a Ion 1 9.0 and is looking forward to what the wind will bring for 2008.
Givitago first got into kite flying in 2005 when he and his girl friend saw Breezer boarding at Whitemans Green with the Sabre 11.5 He quickly found SEKA and got in contact with Breezer and soon became a local flyer at Whitemans Green and always a friendly face with full passion for the sport. In 2006 he had a bad fall on the land board and was put off from land baced kites. But after time he did make a come back on the water with a Ion 1 12 meter and joined up at West Wittering kite surf club. Soon he was going out a fair bit with Cuckfieldflyer and tryed to enjoy what little wind there was. In 2007 He did go out on and off with Whoosh and Boardagine to Lancing but still often went to West Wittering. He now has a Ion 1 9.0 and is looking forward to what the wind will bring for 2008.
Flash
Flash Started off kite flying in Devon and was hooked the minet when he got his hands on the first Power Kite. Sins then he quickly moved on to a Blade 3 4.9 in Early 2003. Often seen flying at WaterHall Stanmer and Telscombe Tye. In 2005 He found out about the Whitemans crew and often boarded with Cuckfieldflyer, Ben, Breezer and Givitago. Late 2005 early 2006 he met up with Wembly6 and Flying high and soon got into Buggying and making trips to Camber fairly often. Flash also took up Kite Surfing in late 2006 and quickly got going in 2007 with his fleet of Air Rush flow. But un like most other kiters which moved on to water he can still be seen on the Land Board and buggy and enjoys the mix between land and sea and still has most of his land Baced kites for those trips to Whitemans.
Flash Started off kite flying in Devon and was hooked the minet when he got his hands on the first Power Kite. Sins then he quickly moved on to a Blade 3 4.9 in Early 2003. Often seen flying at WaterHall Stanmer and Telscombe Tye. In 2005 He found out about the Whitemans crew and often boarded with Cuckfieldflyer, Ben, Breezer and Givitago. Late 2005 early 2006 he met up with Wembly6 and Flying high and soon got into Buggying and making trips to Camber fairly often. Flash also took up Kite Surfing in late 2006 and quickly got going in 2007 with his fleet of Air Rush flow. But un like most other kiters which moved on to water he can still be seen on the Land Board and buggy and enjoys the mix between land and sea and still has most of his land Baced kites for those trips to Whitemans.
Horley_Kite_Nut
Horley_Kite_Nut is one of the old school kiters and is well know buy most. He got into Power Kiting in 2000 and has always fly's Blade 2s. Horley_Kite_Nut flys with a unusal set up with three lines and a Cross Over kit on all of his kites. Hes up in the same skill level as Breezer and Ben. But Horley_Kite_Nut more famous for his Kite wings and Dirt Surfers and was often seen at the Beachs pulling of speeds of over 40mph. Also Horley_Kite_Nut is famous for his mad moments which is normaly when he gets a little upset after a tangle or bad wind. Horly_Kite_Nut also flys what is called power delta which a super size Delta Kites which have about the same power as a 3 meter Power kite. Horely_Kite_Nut first met up with Cuckfieldflyer and Breezer at Eastbourne Extreame 2005 and quickly became good mates over the years Breezer and Horley_Kite_Nut built up a good friendship and go out flying most weekends and both have a good understanding of how each other fly.
Horley_Kite_Nut is one of the old school kiters and is well know buy most. He got into Power Kiting in 2000 and has always fly's Blade 2s. Horley_Kite_Nut flys with a unusal set up with three lines and a Cross Over kit on all of his kites. Hes up in the same skill level as Breezer and Ben. But Horley_Kite_Nut more famous for his Kite wings and Dirt Surfers and was often seen at the Beachs pulling of speeds of over 40mph. Also Horley_Kite_Nut is famous for his mad moments which is normaly when he gets a little upset after a tangle or bad wind.
Horly_Kite_Nut also flys what is called power delta which a super size Delta Kites which have about the same power as a 3 meter Power kite. Horely_Kite_Nut first met up with Cuckfieldflyer and Breezer at Eastbourne Extreame 2005 and quickly became good mates over the years Breezer and Horley_Kite_Nut built up a good friendship and go out flying most weekends and both have a good understanding of how each other fly. 
Boardagine
Dirty Panshez
Has always enjoyed flying a kite, ever since my first one. About 11 or 12 my bro and I were bought Peter Powell stunt kites (oh the crazes of the seventies lol)
He loved it, but my bro got his lines tangled and would stomp home in a sulk. So after seeing kites flying on Blue Peter one day I grabbed his abandoned kite and by trial and error made my first stack; aged 12, without anyone to tell me how.
Although he has always had kite somewhere to fly when bored or at the beach. It was not untill last year that my other half bought me a `sky wizard` from argos...His first `power kite` (because he kept breaking the spars on my delta kite.
)I loved it but decided it was too small and wanted more power!!!
So in a moment of madness I did a quick search on ebay found the Pansh...read a few reviews decided it was good value, bid and won.
But a word of wisdom to the beginners...my sky wizard was measured by its wing span, just over a meter. When the Pansh arrived and I unfolded `3m squared`
of real power kite (not argos toy)His quest for more power was more than fulfilled and the two gouges the length of the local football pitch are testament to me underestimating the power on first flight, and when he stopped sliding along on my knees and landed the kite i was grinning like a cheshire cat and was also hooked!
He is now planning for more kites and considering bords and buggies...money and my wife permitting lol
.Can be spotted flying in Bewbush, or standing on whitmans green wondering if the wind ever really blows up there.
laurie
Laurie Started kite flying back in 2005 with the Air Born Kite's gang and soon got him self a Blade 3 3.0 and a MBS Core 8. He Quickly got into Boarding and after a wile he moved into buggying as well as Boarding. In 2007 he got him self a Sabre 2 9.5 and has had epic times down West Woodho and Water Hall park. He dosent often get out kite flying to much now due to College but is still around and enjoying the sport.
Ted
The names Ted and I've been kiting for about 2 1/2 years and I still concider myself a beginner. I've been out of action for about 8 months due to injury but now I'm starting to get back into things. Hopefully this year I'll finally get around to buggying as I've owned one since last August but I've still not used it.
I can usually be found flying either at Whitemans or in the Lindfield area.
I can usually be found flying either at Whitemans or in the Lindfield area.
eeyore
eeyore started kite flying in 2004 with a Bullet 4.5 and quickly got into Boarding. He was often out at
eeyore started kite flying in 2004 with a Bullet 4.5 and quickly got into Boarding. He was often out at
Tich Sam
Tich started with a beamer 3.6 and saw well known at Horsham park. Soon he took up land boarding and his skills as a out of control born agine kites shines every time he gets hold of the kite and soon the Beamer saw not enuff so he got a Bullet 7.0 which he still takes up in mad winds. He met up with the Whitemans Crew after seeing the
Claire
Claire started flying back in July 2008 after buying her first Power Kite at Air Born Kites Brighton. With some help of Breezer she very quicky picked up the sport and became a good flyer and was quick to move up to much bigger kites like 9 meter depower Saber's. Later in the year she got another kite a 6.5 Meter Blade 4 and fell in love with it and is the most used kite she has. For 2009 she wants to pick up kite buggying but is also happy just static flying.
