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Widow Maker (6/10/2012)

30 April 2012 - 01:17 AM

We're pleased to yet again announce the next prize being given away to our most appreciated supporters, the Kitelife Subscribers... For roughly 10 cents per day they play a major role in keeping KL growing in every way.

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This time around, a return to the prize pool (thanks Rob) - the Widow Maker STD by Skyburner Kites, MSRP of $345!

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From the Skyburner website:

The Widow Maker from Sky Burner weaves a dangerous web, approach with caution. This kite is very easy to fly and extremely precise but will pounce onto trick flying with deadly accuracy. The NEW Widow Maker was designed and built with a performance flyer in mind.

The Widow Maker is built with the exceptional quality and craftsmanship you have come to know and expect from Sky Burner. The sail is sewn with great care and precision and exceptional strength. The panels come together with the sleek and nimble styling of the spider its named for. Built with an unbelievably tough Sky Shark Nitro carbon frame, this is a Kite built to endure and out last every flyer that crosses its path.

Designed by Jon Trennepohl and Wayne Brunjes.

Sails sewn by Heads Up Kites, Pam Kirk and Mike Dennis. Made in the U.S.A.




NOTE: Primary color of the kite in this drawing is BLACK, WHITE, YELLOW, two shades of ORANGE.

You can sign up here.

Odds of winning for this prize is currently 1/298, and will be drawn on June 10th, 2012!

Our thanks, and the very best to you... Let the drooling begin!

SDT 2.8 Power Kite (5/1/12)

05 April 2012 - 08:42 AM

We're pleased to yet again announce the next prize being given away to our most appreciated supporters, the Kitelife Subscribers... For roughly 10 cents per day they play a major role in keeping KL growing in every way.

This is a brand new SDT 2.8 power kite from Skydog Kites, roughly a $225 value!

Dimensions: 113.5" x 42"
Materials: Ripstop Nylon Sail
Skill Level: Intermediate - Advanced
Wind Range: 6-25mph
Line Set: 475lb & 242lb x 82ft, 220kg & 110kg Dyneema x 20m with quad line handle

Info on the Skydog website - http://www.skydogkit...n/sdt_2.8.shtml

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If you haven't done so already, You can sign up here.

Odds of winning for this prize is currently 1/291, and will be drawn on May 1st, 2012!

Our thanks, and the very best to you... Let the drooling begin. ;)

Server Upgrades

03 April 2012 - 01:10 PM

Hi folks, please be advised - we'll be upgrading the Kitelife servers over the next day... Starting in about an hour, we'll be copying everything over to the new drives, then it'll all switch over sometime in the next 8-12 hours (hopefully).

You should also know that any posts made on Kitelife and Rev forums, as well as any site changes made on our servers using Wordpress, Interspire, etc may not carry over between now and when we switch servers entirely.

Best thing to do, sit tight, stick to Facebook and other forums for now... I've already sent a notice to our web clients, and I'll post back here when we're 100% done.

The good news is, all the sites on our server should be WAY faster when we're finished.

Thanks for your patience and support! :)

1st annual Rev Team Boot Camp

03 April 2012 - 01:26 AM

While this will be a forgiving, entertaining and educational workshop, make no mistake - this boot camp is for experienced Rev fliers only!

The focus will be on learning the ropes of serious team flying and instructors will be working with the pilots to develop and apply:

  • Consistency in spacing (ground and air)
  • Identifying formation reference points
  • Positive drive / sail loading
  • Timing and teamwork
  • Body positioning
  • Team discipline

The general format will center around 15 registrants and 3 veteran instructor captains working in three groups of six throughout the weekend - we may break into smaller groups at times, and rotate some interested registrants into lead position for "captain's training"… When we assign pilots to the three teams, we'll do our best to take geographical and team affiliations into account so that those groups can develop together and take the experience with them.

We'll also be addressing tuning and flight techniques unique to the iQuad style of team flying… While fliers will be encouraged to adjust accordingly to achieve the clinic goals, the key is to remember that you'll always be able to fly the way you want to afterward - this is just a weekend of team schooling to improve as individuals.




In addition to developing and polishing team skills, each of the three 6-person teams will learn and practice a short but stimulating ballet routine (provided) on both clinic days… This will provide a clear frame of reference for personal improvement and identifying the necessary tools for precision team flying.

Captains will rotate from team to team while we're practicing on the routine, to distribute their collective experience and styles, also providing an additional (but fair) challenge for everyone… And wind allowing, we'll also work with the 16-person grid (4x4) format - a critical tool used in world record attempts at events worldwide (the current record is 64 pilots in formation).




Guidelines:

  • Must be comfortable flying with hands at mid-torso.
  • Controllable figure 8's in a team follow.
  • Generally stable hover in the 4 basic clock positions.
  • Must have 120' high quality spectra lines.
  • Must have STD, and VTD or MID 1.5 Revs.
  • Willingness to strive for excellence.

Instructors will be there to help pilots reach their goals, but a basic foundation of control must be in place to keep the team exercises moving and advancing for everyone.




Schedule:

Saturday - July 7th



9am-10am: Set up, solo warm up.


10am-11am: Stick practice for 6-person routine.


11am-12pm: Flight practice for 6-person routine.


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12pm-1pm: LUNCH BREAK


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1pm-2pm: Solo flying, coaching for weak areas.


2pm-3pm: Stick practice for 6-person routine.


3pm-4pm: Flight practice for 6-person routine.


6:30pm: Dinner (location TBA)



Sunday - July 8th



9am-9:30am: Set up, solo warm up.


9:30am-10am: Stick practice for 6-person routine.


10am-12pm: Captain practice (calling), rotate fliers.


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12pm-1pm: LUNCH BREAK


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1pm-3pm: Flight practice for 6-person routine.


3pm-?: 16-person grid practice.



Bear in mind, as far as we know - this type of clinic has never been done in North America… We'll be learning as much as you by the end of it, but rest assured - those who come ready to give it their best and accept instruction will learn a great deal.

Registration Type
Your name(s)


NOTE 1: Please let us know if you're interested in practicing and being coached as a team leader by way of a note in your registration at PayPal... We'll only have time for 3-4 students to get a taste of captain duties, but it should be a worthwhile experience.

NOTE 2: Please also let us know if you have teammates or regular flying partners who will be joining you at the clinic so we can work on assignments as early as possible.

Widow Maker (4/3/12)

22 February 2012 - 10:07 AM

We're pleased to yet again announce the next prize being given away to our most appreciated supporters, the Kitelife Subscribers... For roughly 10 cents per day they play a major role in keeping KL growing in every way.

==

This time around, the Widow Maker STD by Skyburner Kites, MSRP of $345!

Attached File  Screen shot 2012-02-22 at 9.51.31 AM.png   36.97K   77 downloads

From the Skyburner website:

The Widow Maker from Sky Burner weaves a dangerous web, approach with caution. This kite is very easy to fly and extremely precise but will pounce onto trick flying with deadly accuracy. The NEW Widow Maker was designed and built with a performance flyer in mind.

The Widow Maker is built with the exceptional quality and craftsmanship you have come to know and expect from Sky Burner. The sail is sewn with great care and precision and exceptional strength. The panels come together with the sleek and nimble styling of the spider its named for. Built with an unbelievably tough Sky Shark Nitro carbon frame, this is a Kite built to endure and out last every flyer that crosses its path.

Designed by Jon Trennepohl and Wayne Brunjes.

Sails sewn by Heads Up Kites, Pam Kirk and Mike Dennis. Made in the U.S.A.




NOTE: Primary color of the kite in this drawing is BLACK, WHITE, YELLOW, two shades of ORANGE.

You can sign up here.

Odds of winning for this prize is currently 1/284, and will be drawn on April 3rd, 2012!

Our thanks, and the very best to you... Let the drooling begin!

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