John Barresi

I don’t recall where they are, but there are some kite trick origin lists here and there on the web. Sent from my iPhone using KiteLife mobile app

Thanks all for caring enough to notify and be involved, terribly sorry I took so long to reply... Happily, all is well now - please don't let me occasional lapses discourage you from letting us know things like this, it is ALWAYS appreciated. 🙏

Hopefully this compensates somewhat for the delay with our last drawing. And for the record, it *might* be possible too negotiate the model (ST/MV/VT) if you already have a Djinn ST in your bag. No promises, but you guys know I'm always keen to try and find a happy balance.

We're pleased to yet again announce the next prize being given away to our most appreciated supporters, the Kitelife Subscribers... For roughly 10 cents per day they play a major role in keeping KL growing in every way. Djinn ST from Kite Forge, $375 value, in your choice of standard colors (cool, hot, green or purple fade)! == Full info - https://kiteforge.com/djinn More videos - https://kiteforge.com/videos/ This package includes a ST (standard) sail, Mystic 12 frame and a kite sleeve! NOTE: You will be able to choose any one of the standard color combos, but it will be exactly the same Djinn ST configuration that I fly myself - no special mods needed, it's already a boss right out of the bag... We should be able to ship from existing inventory when a winner is drawn, worst case will be 2-4 weeks for restock (depending on color choice). You can sign up here. Odds of winning for this prize is currently 1/377, and will be drawn on Feb 21st, 2019! Our thanks, and the very best to you... Let the drooling begin!

The winner of this brand new B-Series mid vent package is #1176, big congratulations to @Rudy64! I'll send you a message shortly for a shipping address. Will post a new prize soon as I can!

Hi folks, thanks so much for your patience - its been a tough month for me personally. Anyway, no excuses... Let's give away some shwag!!! Drum roll...

Latest additions to the family... 1539 @SmokeHavel 1540 @Axident 1541 @Loopy Kiter 1542 @FlyingAK 1543 @Jim Doman Current subscriber count, 377.

Here’s an old article about Will Sturdy. http://kitelife.com/2010/12/01/issue-75-profile-will-sturdy/

Sharing this to ask for your support, both Kite Forge and the Djinn are up for multiple awards with Addict Kite (France) this year and voting is open to all, can vote daily! https://www.addictkite.com/awards-2018-lheure-des-votes/

Had some sweet flights on my local dock today... Man, what a sweet ride. 🤘🤘 Djinn ST, 30’x50# lines. == https://www.facebook.com/barresij/videos/10218484860296945/ == https://www.facebook.com/barresij/videos/10218485508873159/ == https://www.facebook.com/barresij/videos/10218486011725730/

Most of the last batch has already arrived in flyers’s hands and I’m pleased to report our builders are back to 100%... As always, subject to variables and shipping time, 46 more Djinn (mixed customs and stock colors) should be on their way to us as of Dec 14, there is even a fighting chance they’ll be delivered to North American flyers in time for Christmas. Thanks for your ongoing patience, we’re nearly caught up now. ✌️

Just a mash up from yesterday, playing with angles and automated functions.

I have an old Pfaff 1222, very stable and simple, mostly metal, worked for everything I need.

Playing with the Active Track function (locked onto my body - it didn’t want to recognize the kite). Nothing exceptional, music is only there so it’s not so boring to examine the video - just playing with the drone functions still. Obviously LOTS yet to learn.

The other strong issue is the MASSIVE attrition in both high end kite buyers and cottage kite makers... Also, manufacturers and stores both used to be owned and staffed by hard core kite folks, those are farther and fewer than ever and practically none in the US, so most of what we have available isn’t conceived by true end users.