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      Anyone tried the Ocean Shores Kites Jinx?

      By cjay · Posted

      Is there anyone here that has firsthand experience flying the Ocean Shores Kites Jinx? I couldn't find any reviews about it, so any feedback would be useful. Looks similar to the ITW Hydra, and Focus kites Jinx. I think they are all Paul de Bakker designed kites.  The reviews I found for the Focus kites Jinx were that it is a precise kites that requires precise line inputs, and that the UL version is about the same with less sail pressure. https://v2.2.kiteclique.com/focus-kites-jinx-jinx-ul-first-flight-jared-haworth/ https://v2.2.kiteclique.com/update-jinx-from-focus-kite-designs/     I am most interested in what the material and build quality differences are, and which one is more precise. Also how forgiving the OSK Jinx is to line inputs. It appears OSK is charging close to premium custom kite prices for the Jinx    
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      My HQ Symphony 2.2.4

      By riffclown · Posted

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      By everettmarm · Posted

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