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SkyPuppets LimitVoodoo

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  1. I have trouble with ladder down as well. I have come to find that it is important to have a more balanced tuning setup, with regards to leaders... I can ladder up regardless of my tuning, but to ladder down cleanly requires more forward in my setup than I typically use. So if you typically fly with lots of brake already, I'd suggest adding some forward tuning into your setup to help with ladder down.
  2. I agree with all the above, and I'd like to add.... Brake. I think you need more brake in your leader setup (plenty of good info about leaders and tuning here, I'd link to it but I'm on the smartphone). If your kite is flying how I imagine based on your description, it sounds like the wind isn't hitting your sail square. Too much forward in your setup will give you that floaty with lots of understeer feeling, like it could fly itself almost. The tradeoff is: activity. You will need to be more direct with the Rev governing its every move, so you will be physically working harder. Hope it helps.
  3. Hey congrats to Scott as well on the B2 win - sorry didn't see there were 3 prizes awarded.
  4. 0-0-0 doesn't even qualify till you add that fourth 0
  5. What could POSSIBLY be more silly than a bunch of grown ups trying to gain the favor of a simple computer program? To win a kite? I swear, I've tried everything else. Silliness might be the final frontier... Banter on!
  6. Has anyone ever gone gangsta on RNG? 957 back on mine fool
  7. I am also truly interested now- I fly an average of 10+ hours per week, for the last 2.5 years... I have worn out leaders (twice), bridles, the center loop the bridle attaches to, the LE mesh... I have yet to wear out any of the line sleeving!! None of my sleeved lines have pull tabs either.
  8. How did that Devo song go? If I remember correctly, its "Whump It" right? When some good wind comes along, you must whump it... Whump it good! And didn't Tag Team have that break-out hit in the 90's, "Whump There It Is!!"? Sounds right to me couldn't resist
  9. S'all good John, I don't subscribe for the chance at prizes, its just a really nice bonus RNG better be ready for me! Next time...
  10. Subscription renewed! Hopefully in time to participate in this drawing!
  11. Welcome to the forum Tammy! I hope someone chimes in with places for you to fly in MN.... What style of kites do you fly?
  12. When it comes to headphones.... Make sure you buy from a place with a good return policy. Hearing is a unique experience to everyone, due to the shape of our ears, and due to the interpretations of sound within our brains... I went through 6 pairs of headphones before I settled on the pair I use now. Make sure you can return without a restocking fee!
  13. Like watching a piece of a rainbow take flight! Incredible to watch, congrats!
  14. I also like the Image S4s. My goto pair lately has been Monster iSport Immersion. In the ear design, waterproof, never falls out while flying. Sounds good, just shy of great. I too like the over the ear headphones but mine would never stay on while flying... Not the way I fly lol.
  15. Wayne, instead of nirvana, I think you mean Zen
  16. I'm fortunate that I live in Las Vegas. The kiting season here is literally 10 months long, with maybe one month of too hot weather and one month of too cold - and I still fly during these times. I replaced a big part of my exercise regimen with Rev flying. I fly my Revs 2 hours a day, an average of over 5 days a week (over the last 2 years). After all this time, yes, some serious muscle memory is at play here. I know of what you describe pwii; there was definitely a point where I realized that I wasn't thinking about it so much anymore (save for the sideways flic-flac). If you've hit a plateau, let me suggest what works for me - go to YouTube, watch a bunch of Rev kite vids. Make notes of how others are flying, then go out and practice their styles. I find this helps me keep it fresh. Last bit of advice - keep it fun. Its just kites man sounds like you are having a great time already! Focus on flying the way YOU want to. Enjoy!
  17. Give it to Raul. Got any Kitelife gear laying around (calendar, pin, shirt, hat)? Draw for it tomorrow 5/15/13.
  18. The 1.5 platform is the key here, plus the frame choice. My 1.5 SLE does all the same moves and has mostly the same feel as my 1.5B, as my 1.5 B-Pro (all STD sail).... So long as they all have the same frame. Ok, so there are some differences in feeling, particularly during lateral flight, but ultimately I feel its the 1.5 size that is key. I would buy a B Series over an SLE series - the sail material is worth the extra $$, but at the end of the day, the 1.5 size is what I'm after so all are worth considering.
  19. Hey Rob, As far as printed sails go, Los Hermanos bros. and Polo are the only 2 I can think of... Just picked up a Los Hermanos print, can't wait to take pics I'm sure it will fly well, though I've never flown one before. Cool look at a great price! As far as the bridle is concerned, I'm curious as to which part of it you wore out.. I notice that I wear out the center loop (the piece attached to the sail above the logo) within about a year's time. Sorry I have no suggestions for making them last longer. When you change out your bridle, you can use the old one to make new center loops, and to make new leaders for your handles. The vertical sections are long enough and work perfectly
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