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Haha. It's hard to justify another kite to someone who doesn't fly. To them its just a different color kite. 😆

I have not been taking a step forward at all. I'll have to make sure to do that and mimick that "out of my way" gesture. I'm usually practicing this on a Dream Machine SUL by Lam. Thanks for the advice!

Man I really hope you get that kite. That'd be really lame if someone is scamming like that. I too would really love a nirvana but they're hard to come by locally and I can't commit to the shipping from overseas yet. I just bought a Dream Machine SUL from Lam and will say its an amazing kite. It tracks perfectly straight, tricks very easy, and its just a blast to fly. It makes me look better than I am. 😀 Lam goes way above and beyond in his communications and sale to you. You can tell its not about the sales to him but advancing the sport. His kites are a bit pricey but I'd say worth the price all things considered and he ships pretty quick too. But if you get that nirvana let me know if it lives up to the hype. Lams kites definitly live up to the hype.

It really looks beautiful in the sky. The pattern with the black/yellow looks very cool.

Whoa, @Sardonycus I just realized your Shoreline is the same as my Shoreline (though I haven't been out there much lately). Been following riffclown's build of your kite. Welcome. And I didn't realize there are so many other Shoreline fliers on here too. Hi everyone!

The factory wind speed recommendations are only recommendations. What is possible in reality depends both on pilot skill level and the settings used. Different bridles, frames, and line sets will determine the limits. They are no more than a rough guideline. If you must know the original info provided by the manufacturer you can call Revolution kites at 858.679.5785 and ask. Personally, I feel that the information is totally useless, as wind quality and variability change the range along with each change in the wind, and that can vary greatly several times in the course of a few minutes. To put it simply, the recommended range is beyond a beginner's ability and not even close to what an advanced flyer can do. Where a beginner will have great difficulty flying a standard sail in 5mph wind, the advanced flyer can keep it airborne when there is zero wind. Same problem with top end. Beginner will have no control above 14 or 15mph, but the advanced flyer can push it close to 30mph, and maybe more. Which range would you print on the package, 5-15 or 0-25? Or something in between? The limits are different for each person and, therefore, meaningless.

Kat Scratch Fever Bridle Test

That was Scott Aughenbaugh. Video from another event, same move partway through...

anyone foolish enough to sponsor me, that's my favorite kite shop!