• Alex Standiford

    We visited Cavendish Beach, a site that was suggested to us by a local. She referred to it as “cavy”, and asked her co worker what she thought of the recommendation with an “eh?”

    Cavy creates this beautiful gradation from blue to red as the water hits the red soil on the coast.

    I practiced my kite stalls, barefoot on the beach, while the kids played in the cold water. I love beach days!

  • Alex Standiford

    We’re just arrived on Prince Edward Island, and I noticed it was windy when we parked. Excited, I go out and try to fly my kite, which of course is when the wind dies.

    I miss the constant wind on the Outer Banks. I hear they do some kite surfing here though, so maybe I’ll have more luck on the beach. ????

  • Alex Standiford

    I have finished the first iteration of the GoPro camera mount for my Delta kite. Can’t wait to get it printed and try it out!

  • Alex Standiford

    Got the kite up to a full 500 feet with the camera attached but it was too wobbly to look good. I have some ideas on how I can stabilize it though. ????

  • Mounting My GoPro To My Kite – With Footage

    Mounting My GoPro To My Kite – With Footage

    I mounted a camera to my kite, flew the kite, and successfully got some cool sunset footage at my campground. This talks about the trial-and-error getting there. It shows the footage, too!

  • Alex Standiford

    Welp, I just put my kite in the ocean for an unplanned swim, and broke one of the rods ????. Off to the kite store to get it fixed.

  • Alex Standiford

    Well shit, I think I just found my new hobby. Ive been tinkering with these slightly, nowhere near at this level, but omfg the stuff you can do with a two string kite…????

    https://youtu.be/nXavCyyJCog

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    My new kite reel has a ratchet built in so you can lock it to only reel in, but not out. Kind of like a fishing reel. I also got a shorter tail because the 75′ one is awesome but cumbersome in tighter spots. Such a fun way to run out for a quick break […]

  • Alex Standiford

    I bought another one. This is my fifth kite. Someone please, send help. I also got a 75′ tail, and an upgraded winder for this one! It’s SO COOL

  • Alex Standiford

    Stunt kiting in OBX is just so fun. There’s basically always wind, and generally I find myself in walking distance of a good kiting spot. I find myself going out to do a quick session instead of just walking around the campground when I need a break from work. Loving it. Getting the hang of some of the basic tricks, too!