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Next 135% mesh will be Black White, Silver and Charcoal..

I feel like this must have been discussed here before, but for the life of me I can't find it. If there's already a post somewhere, feel free to just point me to it. As it gets hotter at my favorite spot, the parking lot often has better wind than the field, and I'd like to start flying there instead. I'm interested in thoughts on how to set up, launch, and take down the kite in this situation. Let's assume I'm on (abrasive) concrete with 30 foot lines and no way to anchor the handles while I set up (unless I bring something). What's the safest procedure to set up, launch, and then pack up?

Using the sewn pic above, I created a mirror image to plan the center panel. Thinking Silver, Charcoal and Black with White mesh.. I may add additional stripes. Just not wanting a plain center panel. Created the following concept image.

Let me recommend even with the Djinn and Aluminum caps they can pick up a burr on the concrete that will slice through the bridle and worse yet, cause issues when packing up by scratching against the fabric of the kite itself. Try putting some cheap pencil eraser caps on the endpoints of the caps. It will save the caps from at least the first few impacts without adding too much weight. Easiest launch in your situation is a throw launch. or use a sock full of sand or beads to weight the handles while you set up.

Two more Djinn and a Rev to add: Rev EXP Rev 1.5 B Full Rev 1.5 B STD Rev 1.5 Reflex Classic STD (Reflex removed) Caicos Quad (aka Peter Powell Omni) Djinn ST (Cool Fade) Djinn MV (Hot Fade) Djinn VT (Green Fade) Djinn XT (Green Fade) 5 self-made

That's because active pilots don't generally sell their gear. It happens sometimes, which is what gets posted here. Most sales of good gear are people getting out of flying and want it to go where it will be used, but only after trying to get it to people they personally know who want to fly. When they are posted they are often snapped up quickly. Often it is easier to find listings on social media, local sales boards like Craigslist, and general sites like eBay, from people who inherent a bunch of good kites and don't know what else to do with them. Often they sell them as a group, like a bundle of 15 kites from the 1980s or 1990s with minimal description or photos. There's also people who only flew once and gave up, with a huge range of gear quality.

Your quantum should be able to fly down to 5 mph. It will require adjusting the bridle to create more lift, and more (body) movement than you're used to (when wind is inadequate, we make our own). Also, flying a standard down to its lower limits, requires much more finesse or a lighter touch. Practicing with your quantum down to 5 mph will help you develop the skills to start doing slack line tricks, and make it much easier when you do finally acquire an UL or SUL.