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Hello, I'm completely new. What I'm interested in are the Parafoils like the Synapse 170 and would eventually like to get a revo. However, I don't know anything about kites and not sure where to begin. I also don't mind having multiple kites down the road. So, knowing where I wanna go, where should I start? I don't know my average winds but I live in Tampa, FL and have access to fields and beaches if that helps.

I had that happen once, a very long time ago. I remember trying to duplicate it on several occasions, and nearly had it a couple of times. A few variables have to mesh to make it possible. Fascinating how the rocking motion and the oscillations in the line seem to strengthen each other. One thing I remember is that the tail has to be just a little bit less than what the kite can possibly lift, and the rocking motion of the kite can be amplified by making the distal end of the tail heavier than the rest of it, for instance, using a rock or other object to add weight to the existing tail. I spent a whole summer trying, but never got it to work as well as the time it happened initially. The weight of the tail, wind speed, length of the tail, weight of the line, length of the line, area of the sail, how high or low the attachment point on the bridle, and even the bow in the frame that the wind creates all have to be in exact proportion to each other. Absolutely mesmerizing when it happens.

I think he was wondering which model Blue Moon kite that is... Exile, Mantis, Mongoose... Sent from my LG-K330 using KiteLife mobile app

You're right on there, I've been down there a few times and was treated extremely well. A couple of members of the Island Quad team (Terry & Mario) were/are very generous with their time and helped me a great deal in deciding which direction to go for my first Rev....which will arrive soon. Great community!

@ronb If you are near Clover Point, there are people flying revs most weekends when the wind is blowing. Most would be happy to chat and give advice, and some would like let you take the reins for a while. My first flight with a Rev was on someone else's Rev at Clover Pt and I was hooked. I was even given an hour lesson on flying it.