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Hello my dear kite pilots. My name is Leen and i am living in Holland, which some know as The Netherlands. We have over 350 km coast line, which is perfect to fly your kite. I love kiting for over 40 years (yup, i am that old 😁) and i own a few Revolutions. Though i fly them for many years now, it seems very wise to join a form to get the knowledge which you can't get in the field. I have already been looking around as a guest, but i saw so many nice things that i like to be a member. I am sure there is a lot to learn and to enjoy, so i am sure i will have a good time her. Just wanted to say "Hi" to all of you. Greetings, Leen

And also here: Very beautiful kite. Although older - but very good condition! Trustworthy seller. Many thanks for the good handling!

Trustworthy seller. Top kite. Many thanks for the good handling!

Greetings everyone! Hailing from Portland, OR, I picked up a couple dual line kites a couple years ago while at the coast, which reminded me of my old dual line stunt kite from when I was a kid. I have recently been taking them out for more flying fun again, which has rekindled my interest in kiting and upon searching for more information online, I found this site. A few members here have already been very helpful in answering some of my questions in the forums, so I thought I should take some time to formally introduce myself. I'd also like to know if/when there are any local events happening, because generally I think that more kites = more fun! 😁 Take care ~ J

Oh ya, I totally get that. It’s going to be a while before we attend any large gatherings for sure. At least being outside we can practice safe social distancing with small groups.

I got it!!!!!!!!!!!!! Went out today and figured it out. I got it numerous times in both directions, enough to feel I've gone through the door, rather than just got lucky. Sorry for the upcoming detailed explanation, but I feel it might help someone like me who had seen the tutorials, knew the inputs and still couldn't get it. FIrst, if you truly get that orientation, nose above the tail when away, you have plenty of leeway in the timing for the second input. Trouble was, I never saw it because my half axel was lame. The little setup move everyone describes regarding the lower wing before hitting the half axel isnt absolutely needed for some moves. You can hit a good cascade without it, half axel to fade, etc. But for the Taz, that setup move really helps to get a good, authoritive half axel which will flatten the kite out and get it into the proper orientation. Its easy, for me, to get a little lazy sometimes....even though a good setup always helps. BTW, you can pull the lower wing toward you or push the upper wing away. Either works fine. Also, Don't get carried away trying to "pop" it, ar make a big deal out of it. The goal is just to have the executing wing back a bit, Just like how they used to teach Axels back in the day. Read an old trick kite book Like Gomberg's excellent Stunt Kite Magic if you want to know what I mean. Once I was using crisp, energetic half axels, the kite always went to the proper orientation. The second input was easy from that orientation, and uncovered my second and final error: not folling the second input with enough slack. I started taking a step toward the kite after the second input. Instantly, the kite completed a beautiful flat spin, just like in the videos! I did it a bunch of times in both directions, just to be sure I had it So to summarize, 1. Use the setup move for the half axel. 2. watch for the proper orientation, nose above the tail, spine pointing right at you. 3. Make the second input a smooth pull from tension, just like in a backsin., otherwise you'll pull the kite out of the air. 4. Immediately after the second input, push the executing hand toward the kite and take a step forward. 5. Big grin!

This is what I did with a Delta Hawk, and the Velcro wrap, at the bottom of the center spine. I used a pointed soldering iron, to put the two small holes in the Velcro. I use a lark's head, to attache a tail to the knot......... Improvise !

Years ago I perfected my first Dual line Slackline Tricks. I would have people approach me asking why my kite was so "Unstable" and suggesting I use a Tail on the kite to steady it out. "To Stop it flipping over and spinning like that...." I even had one helpful fellow offer to make me a tail out of a plastic shopping bag. But every time I had some long tails on and just zoomed around. I would get lots of people watching and commenting on how great a pilot I was. Freestyle Slackline is not everything. Old-school has its place too.