John Barresi

It might also be worth looking simply for sake of discussion, at how fliers hold their handles during flight... My leaders are tuned first and foremost so that when I go "full gas", it's the right amount of gas with no oversheeting or loss of pressure - I've tuned out any additional amount of thumb back / forward that might cause the sail to flutter or loose pressure (key signs of oversheeting). Basic looks at how I'm holding my handles during flight... https://kiteforge.com/tutorials/quad-line-kite-tutorial-figure-8-and-180s/ https://kiteforge.com/tutorials/quad-line-kite-flight-and-control/ What you might notice is that I'm not "holding" my brake lines back when I'm in normal forward flight, not really managing them at all - bottom of the handles are nearly straight out, thumbs at full tip back. Another pilot, using more forward in the settings, but almost always managing or balancing the brake lines through forward flight, a balancing act between top and bottom lines throughout: Neither right or wrong, but good visual contrast between the two different approaches to tuning.

Have you had a chance to look at any tuning tutorials? There is an old one I did in the KiteLife Subscribers downloads, and a much newer one at the link below. https://kiteforge.com/tutorials/quad-line-kite-tuning-theory/ Among all the many, many recreational fliers I meet, there are all kinds of preferences on how much brake they use in their settings. You said you're getting good performance for yourself and seem to be generally happy with the experience, so I'm moved to ask - what is it you're trying to improve, or is it just a matter of "everyone said"? Not being snide at all, genuine inquiry. 😇

Reading and replying as I have time (lots going on atm), but I wanted to start by clarifying that the top leaders on my Pro Handles from Kite Forge are 7" in length and long enough for almost any quad kite in most hands - plenty for the Djinn, which (1) already has an extra inch or so of brake built into the bridle and (2) has a load-sharing function between the top and bottom connections so that the gas (forward drive) doesn't take over and run amok so easily as it does with classic quad bridles. 😉 Also, the "Pro Leader" kits I sell through Kite Forge actually come with enough material to add a couple additional knots if so desired. 😇

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. LaserPro Gold 75 ft x 90# quad line set from Kite Forge, $90 value! == Full info - https://kiteforge.com/product/laserpro-gold-quad/ This package includes a ready to fly line set on an official LaserPro winder! NOTE: This is exactly the same line set that I fly myself - it's ready to fly right out of the bag... We should be able to ship from existing inventory when a winner is drawn, worst case should be 1-2 weeks for restock. You can sign up here. Odds of winning for this prize is currently 1/339, and will be drawn on April 15th, 2025! Our thanks, and the very best to you... Let the drooling begin!

This month's prize goes to one of our more recent subscribers... Big win for #1725, big congrats to @Andybenson! Deepest thanks as always to ALL our supporters, stay tuned for a new prize very soon! 🫶

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Our newest member... 1773 - @Jim Desrosiers Current subscriber count, 339.

Unveiled, Meshelle Sharples and I (Windfall) flying our new indoor pairs routine with Zen Gliders, Kaijus and Djinndoors - single, dual and quad line in sequence. 💦🤜❤️🤛🔥 Thanks to Fortuna Found for capturing all the videos!

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. Djuice VT from Kite Forge, a $210 value, in white and red! == == Full info - https://kiteforge.com/djuice More videos - https://kiteforge.com/videos/ This package includes a Djuice VT (standard) sail, Dynamic 15 frame and kite sleeve with a pocket! You can sign up here. Odds of winning for this prize is currently 1/346, and will be drawn on Mar 1st, 2025! Our thanks, and the very best to you... Let the drooling begin!

Alright folks, a day late (my weekly/bi-weekly 6 hour drive to pick up my son from his mom's) but I'm here, subscriber list has been updated and its time to pick a winner! *insert drum roll* Our lucky winner this time around and receiving two handmade ground stakes: Subscriber #1737, Mr @CliveWanstall! Congrats to Clive and deepest thanks to all for your good faith. 🙏 Stay tuned for a new prize soon!

Welcome to our latest supporter... 1772 - @Cameron C. Current subscriber count, 346.

There has been a real shortage of nice ground stakes (at least in the US) since Walt Ellis stopped making his marble stakes - the two in this drawing are from my recent journey learning about making art stakes - they're not 100% perfect, but they are pretty and have my energy in them. Here are are some of the others I've made so far: (playlist - let it play through) https://kiteforge.com/product/kite-stake-skull/

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. Handmade Ground Stakes from John Barresi, $80 value, with holsters! These are brand new, handmade wpoxy resin art groundstakes with 416 stainless steel shafts and really good points on them - holsters fit well, have sand release gaps at the bottom and each include a carabiner. == You can sign up here. Odds of winning for this prize is currently 1/346, and will be drawn on January 10th, 2025! Our thanks, and the very best to you... Let the drooling begin!

Was great to see your name come up old friend! When you have a moment, would you share a favorite old video of yours here?

A warm welcome to our latest subscriber... 1771 - @Holmes Current subscriber count, 346.

Thanks all for your patience, as always! Our lucky winner this time around... #957, a brand new custom Djinn is headed to @SkyPuppets LimitVoodoo ! Congratulations, and thanks to all for your continued support - stay tuned for a new prize soon! 🫶

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. This is a previous prize that wasn't claimed by the winner after multiple attempts to contact them through email, forum and Facebook messages so we're turning this around and putting it back up as a prize for all you good folks. Djinn XT from Kite Forge, $475 value, in these UNIQUE COLORS! This is brand new, unflown, colors that were made in error for a customer and is now going home with one of our loyal subscribers! == == Full info - https://kiteforge.com/djinn More videos - https://kiteforge.com/videos/ This package includes a custom Djinn XT (EXTRA VENT) sail, Mystic 18 frame and a kite sleeve! NOTE: This is exactly the same Djinn XT configuration that I fly myself - no special mods needed, it's already a boss right out of the bag. You can sign up here. Odds of winning for this prize is currently 1/357, and will be drawn on November 25th, 2024! Our thanks, and the very best to you... Let the drooling begin

I know, I know... I'm here now! Lets get a winner... The lucky recipient of this brand new Djuice ST is subscriber #457! Warmest congratulations to @cerfvoliste, I know this one will go to good use. Thank you all, always, for your immeasurable patience and support over the years. Stay tuned for our next prize announcement very soon.

Welcome to our latest supporter! 1770 - @D-Wiin Current subscriber count, 357.

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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. Djuice ST from Kite Forge, a $200 value, in white and blue! == == Full info - https://kiteforge.com/djuice More videos - https://kiteforge.com/videos/ This package includes a Djuice ST (standard) sail, Dynamic 12 frame and kite sleeve with a pocket! You can sign up here. Odds of winning for this prize is currently 1/358, and will be drawn on Juuly 20th, 2024! Our thanks, and the very best to you... Let the drooling begin

Oh man, thank you sooooo much for your patience. Lets get us a winner! *drum roll* The winner is subscriber #1513 - @LarsHH! Thats a German destination and per the drawing rules, international recipients have the option to split shipping costs or allow for a new winner to be drawn - hard to imagine he'll pass this up though. Stay tuned for a new prize very soon, another good one! As always, infinite thanks for your good faith, support and patience. 🙏

A warm welcome to our most recent subscribers... ❤️ 1766 - @DannyB 1767 - @ead75 1768 - @hsamuels 1769 - @Xulio Current subscriber count, 361.

Dang, sorry, on a last minute family trip to Utah and juggling the release of my new Djuice kite... Will get to this soon as I can, thanks for your patience!

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 XT from Kite Forge, $475 value, in these UNIQUE COLORS! This is brand new, unflown, colors that were made in error for a customer and is now going home with one of our loyal subscribers! == == Full info - https://kiteforge.com/djinn More videos - https://kiteforge.com/videos/ This package includes a Hot Fade XT (EXTRA VENT) sail, Mystic 18 frame and a kite sleeve! NOTE: This is exactly the same Djinn XT configuration that I fly myself - no special mods needed, it's already a boss right out of the bag. You can sign up here. Odds of winning for this prize is currently 1/358, and will be drawn on Juuly 20th, 2024! Our thanks, and the very best to you... Let the drooling begin