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Home-made harnessback-strap
Hi there, well that would work with alot of kites, but especially the newer breed of kites thrives on brakeline pulling! I would certainly not recommend this with a C-Quad and some other high-pe...
New Trick?
...tspin back in the oposite direction. IMO, they look far nicer and more defined on lower aspect ratio kites such as the Illusion than on higher aspect ratio kites such as the Elixir. I'm using...
Pyro
also great pics on: http://www.gwtw-kites.com/March10Fly.html http://www.gwtw-kites.com/2.geckofly.html .......beauties.....
Pro Dancer SUL
It's one of the best (so called) zero-wind kites out there. Well worth the money. You can go out and fly *anytime* with this kite. Many midwest competitors have one in thier bag for 'fly-or-...
Dumb Question
...re traditional used at a lot of festivals around the world to fight with. Individuals or teams fly these kites in battles with each other. The idea is to knock down or cut your opponents kite out of t...
kite lights and there place on the kite ??
...any clue about the wind (the frustration of every kiter), I am thinking of bringing and preparing enough kites. Stack (= 3) SpeedWing Pro Stack (= 2) SpeedWing SuperPro because light on a stack sh...
kite flying on Maui
Yeah, I recall that thread. Someone posted that you couldn't fly kites at any state beaches in Hawaii or something scary sounding like that. I've since read posts by kiters that have been in...
For Sale: July 2002 Illusion W/ spoilers
I am trying to help a fellow friend and kite flyer sell one of her kites to help her raise some much needed cash. She has a very low flight time july 2002 Illusion I2K with a never used spoiler kit in...
Dead Launch
Only certain kites will dead-launch easily and consistently. Many of Prism's kites were designed to do this, and as a result it seems to create less wear on them. In general, the dead launch is a...
AKA Convention - Final Day PHOTOS!
...Banquet ...and more banners! Find yours! Check out the final photos at: http://www.kone.org Kites Over New England has been proud to bring the kiting world same day coverage of the conven...
New PBSK Kite 2001 (com)
...Steve http://www.cmc .net/~kitekids/ 'the difference between men and boys is the price of their kites' http://www.gwtw-kites.com Hey Flyers, I'm pretty stoked about Peter'...
Bridle lenght?
...wind conditions and skill levels. 150' is generally good for beginners, high winds and ballet style kites. 50' is good for advanced flyers, light wind, SUL and trick kites. 80-100' is a...
Flexifoil Psycho assembly - advice needed
...l at wing tips if required 3) Insert lower spreaders 4) Insert upper spreader 5) Attach standoffs - Some kites have more than one standoff on each side. I start at the centre and work outwards Som...
TV Show/Mother's day event
I definately will have a few kites for the kids to fly. Thanks!
Liberty High Spirits of 14B.
But did you fly kites at your pic-i-nik??
Are kite fliers losing the plot?
Remember this: OK, we all come across problems in life, but before begging for help, ask yourself: 'Am I really that dumb, or could I work it out myself'? You may amaze yourself! We'...
Kite Book Help please
...#039;s - domain tonight on the way to the Henty (hic!) and his tome is called 'The Creative Book of Kites' or 'The Book of Creative Kites', or summ't similar. It contains roug...
(UK) Buggying near Southwold?
Thanks for the feedback, Adnams and stick kites it is then.
kitemando
Does anyone know anything about these kites? Are they still around? I just picked up a G.T 780 and this thing is built like a tank. Thanks, Joe
Questions about the SOA Vibe
... than anything I have flown and it took quite a while to get used to it. But thats not a bad thing. Many kites today all fly about the same. The shape of the sail of the Vibe is about the same as any ...
Mass Ascensions at Treasure Island
Do a search on deja, I remember reading about this a short while back in rec.kites.
Kite Arial Photography
In general, look here: http://www.dmoz.org/Recreation/Kites/ Kite_Aerial_Photography/ And in particular, here:
Tariffs
Is there any tariff to be paid when buying used kites from Europe? I am in the US. Art Before you buy.
Peter Powell kite plan
I've already got that in my watch list! If past auctions of these kites are anything to go by, the price will go past what I want to pay to be able to copy the sail for the kite I have.
Repairing A Small Hole In Ripstop Kite (Photos!)
I don't fly kites, I abuse them... seriously... my kites don't last an entire season, many times. With very few exceptions, 75% of my flying is ground work, and any kind of tacky tapes colle...
Fuerteventure next week!
anyone from this group going? I'm shooting a new video with the new line of kites, I am looking for a few volunteers to help with Filming and Flying.
Service Manual for Pfaff 1222?
...ut a nose or noses out of joint.. But what has a Sewing Machine (an old one at that) have to do with Kites? Try going into Alders or Sears and pick up a new one..........
New toy and Temple Newsam (UK)
... the Gemini in the new AntiGravity shop The toy shop in a shopping centre had some Top of the Line kites and, having heard o fthem we got one! We chose a single line 'ram air monoplane'...
Where can i buy this Box Kite?
Anyone know where i can get one of these Box Kites? See it at this URL.... http://members.home.net/calcajun/BoxKite.html Thanks Remove the NOJUNK from email to reply
UL Comparison/suggest ions
... I am working on the backflips and lazy susans and can't seem to master those tricks with these kites. Can anyone make a recommendation for another UL which can perform the backflip and lazy ...
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