Mon Dec 07, 2009 11:27 am
Well, I took the Miro (& the Mondrian) out yesterday & flew in the aforementioned stupid winds, about 15-18. I haven't really much to add to my report on the Miro previously. It flew well, was still in it's happy flying niche. I chickened out of flying it when the winds picked up to 25. Flying in more gusty conditions showed me it is really a beach kite, in that it flies lovely in smooth winds, but inland with turbulence it is less comfortable. A long way from unflyable but it doesn't smooth out the stalls and jerks of uneven winds, again I'd suggest that it will help you to learn how to deal with rubbish wind, because it's momentum will drive you through the empty patches & It's weight means it is a slow accelerator, but it's careful & precise design means it does respond to everything.
The Miro: well I haven't played with it in it's happy wind range, which I guess is higher than standard. In low winds it was too heavy for me to run and fly, amongst the SUL's it was like a stumbling drunk in a ballet. In 15-18 yesterday it was overpowered, but still flyable, but only in a zoom around the sky way. Right at the edges of the window I could get it to trick, it was fast and performed at least as well as my skill level, which remains poor. I got a couple of good sharp half axels out, with minimal window dropping, which is quite an achievement for me. I think I would get on really well with the Miro if the brief glimpse I had was typical, but the issue, as always, would be that I live in an SUL area, but the kites are clearly for a much heavier wind.
If anyone else wants them, please post & I'll send 'em on. If not, then I'll send them home after Christmas.
Love Veeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee
Needs to fly more, now that I can.