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  1. I don’t know anything about this video/kite, but I sure know that I have not seen any quad like this:
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  2. Most all are based on the same wing shape but there are differences that stand out. The B-series is probably the most versatile kite Rev Made. It included a whole extra frame and different venting options. When Rev patent expired, they realized there was still a patent on their springs so every kite from Rev was suddenly equipped with springs. Now, Other manufacturers brought different things to the table for the most part based on feedback that Rev all but ignored over the years. Bazzer started lashing the uprights solidly locking them to the leading edge with none of the play of the bungee attachments of the classic Rev design. He also adjusted Venting options and placements to meet his flying preferences. He also added heat shrink to some bridle points to mask knots and reduce hang points. OSK took it a step further by implementing T-Connectors and eliminating the screen along the LE and using holes instead. They also added Wear strips which were a very common add on for Revs over the years. John (Kite Forge) listened to a bunch of feedback over the years including a lot of his own. He had a bit of a side bar going with reinforcements and wear strips. They went down the road of R&D completely based on his experience and came up with the Djinn.. There are many of the same features that were added to other kites over the years. They also added Integrated Wear Strips, LE Reinforcement Tabs, Slight shape changes to help with sail stability, and a bridle that seems to be unique among all the offerings. The Printed offerings bring pattern options that no one else can. I haven't flown a Detox but I do have a few printed sails that fly quite nicely. What follows is my opinion only. IMO what each of these options brings to the table. Bazzer locked the uprights and set development on the path for "T" connectors. OSK, stepped up the QC game and brought even lighter sail materials to the game while at least initially dropping the price point for a quality sail. John and Kite Forge stepped up with some great stability changes and brought a great new bridle innovation to the table.
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  3. Arrived today and of course it’s raining. Soon my pretty, soon. Sent from my iPhone using KiteLife mobile app
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  4. Odysse 5 made by Sonja Graichen of Kinetic Art Kites. They are aparently about to on sale this summer. More details at https://kinetic-art-kites.jimdofree.com/deutsch/onlineshop/vierleiner/ in German I am afraid. She has been making and selling very good wind powered bubble making machines for a few years now.
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  5. Hello, I wanted to give you all a little history of the Rainbow Kite company from my perspective I met Steve Edeiken in the late 70's when he was flying his newly invented Rainbow Stunt Kite on Venice Beach,CA. Steve was a wonderful friendly,enthusiastic entrepreneur and loved flying his kites. I was enthralled with his kites and we became friends. At the time I produced TV commercials for a large advertising agency, and I enlisted Steve to participate in a Peter Pan Peanut Butter commercial performing with a 24 stacked Rainbow kite. He performed brilliantly and gifted me with a personal stack (12) of Pink and Black stunt kites. Steve and I stayed in touch until his death. My recollection is that Steve died launching a 40' kite at a kite show in Washington/Oregon in the early 80's. Twenty people collectively launched the gigantic kite and Steve got his feet caught in the rope/stings and was lifted off the ground hanging upside down 100 feet in the air. The controllers/launchers could not bring the kite down because the wind was so strong and Steve was left dangling by his legs and feet until he dropped to his death in 1983. I'm sure all of you know the sad story. I have flown Steve's original kites all over the world in my 40 years of travels and the experience always brings children running to enjoying the experience of trying to catch the tails as they zoom above their heads. I live in Guatemala now and still spin his original kites with great memories of Steve and his enthusiasm. I lost touch with his wife Cindy, and his business, but glad to see some enthusiasts are still flying the Rainbow Stunt kite. Keep Spinning. G.Kaney. Antigua, Guatemala I have photos of Steve's original gift kites to share. Can't seem to attach them to this message
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