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Thanks for the welcome John and let me introduce myself. It seems that the years have flown by and I am now 60 years old. I am a aircraft mechanic for Delta Air Lines and have been so for almost 30 years. The first kite I remember buying was a Prism Adrenaline, maybe 10 or 12 years ago in Newport if memory serves correctly. Have not flown it a lot, but several years ago I bought a Quantum. Wow, what a different kite and one I have really enjoyed flying. I am amazed to watch you guys and what you can do with these kites and would someday love to learn to do it also! This year my wife and I were able to spend some time at WSIKF and I kind of caught the fever again. I met and was able to spend a little time with John Barresi. What a cool guy, whom, to me appeared to be a genuinely friendly, helpful individual. He was very busy, but still took the time to speak and attempt to help little ol me!! Wife and I drove up to Ocean Shores and met Andy at his great kite shop. Another great guy whom I am glad to have met! While there I purchased a Freilein mid vent quad. And before I left town I also picked up one of his special addition Quantum’s just because it looked cool!! Since that time I have also purchased a Widow NG and a ITW Hydra and a Revolution 1.5 Classic. I have not flown the NG, but have had the Hydra out a bit. Yesterday I was flying it and somehow got it on its back. Cool, first trick! But the very next thought was, OH CRAP, what do I do now? Somehow it worked out! As for the quads, no bad crashes yet, but am finding them to be a very different beast, but I will get it. I’m sure it would be very beneficial to fly with someone who knows what they are doing! We try to head out to Cannon Beach whenever possible, but that is not nearly often enough. You who live by the beach are pretty lucky, at least in this aspect. Since I live in Salt Lake City, the wind is pretty much like you might expect for an inland city. At least from my experience, but I’m guessing others know better. Trying to decide what I want next or if I really need anything at this point. The new TICA2020 looks to be nice and is tempting! Anyway, I have rattled on for far too long here and have possibly put some of you in a coma. Sorry Thanks again for the welcome!

GF rod - just the ordinary 3mm glass fibre rod they use for standoffs. This is my Delta hawk on a windy day to give you a more realistic idea - ( originally edited to different music but youtube won't let me use it!) Edit - now redone with original music!!