Another nice night

Last night in Lausanne was wonderful: warm, sunny, and wind from the East. I flew my Gemini for the last time last night. I decided this kite was too much trick for me. I can fly it well, and do some basic stuff on it. However, on longer lines I lose control quickly, and the oversteer becomes too much for my inexperienced and heavy hands. I have seen Lars ring some nice corners out of the Gem, but it's a trick kite plain and simple.

Last night I took out my HQ Yukon. I tricked it like hell after folding up the Gem. I was astounded. I haven't got any fancy stuff to do yo-yo's and so, but axels were easy on this kite. It was stalling and floating all the time, maybe even more stable in the stall than the Gem? Anyway, I had loads of fun flying the Yukon, although many times the wind goes well below it's sweet spot. Landing often was required. However, if I had enough patience, it always returned.

The bottom line is that I am growing as a flyer, and I am having more and more dreams of being able to compete some day. In these dreams, I am flying with sick long lines, blasting through diamonds and squares, popping axels between figures, and tricking to rocking music. For this, I have decided the Gemini is not the kite for me. Maybe my long arms and body make it too sensitive for me. I have been in contact with a guy from Canada who makes kites. We'll see. For now though, I'll stick to my Yukon, Flashlight, and mp3 player.