John Barresi

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. Power Foil 2.6 by Skydog Kites, roughly a $229 value! Dimensions: 104" x 38" Materials: Ripstop Nylon Sail Skill Level: Intermediate - Advanced Wind Range: 8-25mph Line Set: 300lb & 150lb x 80ft, 135kg & 70kg x 25m Dyneema with quad line handle "For the more experienced flyer, the PowerFoil 2.6 offers strong pull in moderate to heavy winds. Power Foils handle gusts superbly and offers high performance characteristics. The great 2 sided graphics add to the attraction of this stable flying power kite." You can sign up here. Odds of winning for this prize is currently 1/349, and will be drawn on June 25th, 2017! Our thanks, and the very best to you... Let the drooling begin!

Drum roll... The lucky subscriber taking home this bad boy is #1383, @khsidekick! Congratulations Kelly, fly it in good health. New prize coming up shortly!

Welcome... 1420 @chonkyfire9 1421 @Col Ruck Current subscriber count, 349.

Boy did I ever miss this one... :/ Sorry guys, been treading water here past few weeks. Okay, already reconciled the database, let's pick a winner!

Latest draft, just working on fitting in the full team name or URL along the circle somehow.

I'll figure out something to award those who contributed pieces at the very least, couldn't have gotten this far without discussion.

Really, nice to see you here Jack.

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Slightly more delicate lines... Left yellow off just for this example.

We're not worried about it, although it's a fair thought.

Not sure if Kite World UK is still kicking?

Awesome, awesome - can't wait!!

Should be just fine, I do the same on my indoor handles which also have the heavy cord running through it.

Maaaaaaaaybe.

Revision to include dogstake... Now trying to figure out placement of "TKL" in the image, as well as color arrangements.

Here's my draft at the moment...

Join us for one full day of BEGINNER quad instruction in Varennes Quebec on August 11, 2017... We'll be covering everything from absolute basics (pure beginner) all the way up through intermediate and semi-advanced techniques, as well as introductory team exercises that are well suited for beginners. Testimonials - http://tinyurl.com/jb-testimonials Sign up here... http://kitelife.com/forum/store/product/57-beginner-quad-atelier-aug-10th-2017/ Registration is $50 per person and includes full access to the clinic on Friday. Please note, there are only 6 spots available and we expect them to fill up very quickly.

Join us for two full days of QUAD TEAM instruction at Parc de la Commune in Varennes Quebec (just outside Montreal) on Aug 12-13, 2017... We'll be covering all aspects of quad team flying from fundamental all the way up through advanced team flying, as well as exercising over 40 different team maneuvers that are sure to help your skills while having fun at the same time. NOTE: This workshop is exclusively for pilots who have essential control of their quad line kites including: basic hover in four positions (including inverted), basic reverse flight and rotation in place (bicycle)... Pilots don't need these skills mastered to participate, but these fundementals of control should be already established. Rejoignez-nous pendant deux jours complets d'instruction QUAD TEAM au Parc de la Commune à Varennes Québec (juste à l'extérieur de Montréal) les 12 et 13 août 2017 ... Nous couvrirons tous les aspects de l'équipe quad en provenance de l'ensemble fondamental Par le biais d'un vol d'équipe avancé, ainsi que de l'exercice de plus de 40 manœuvres d'équipe différentes qui sont sûres d'aider vos compétences tout en s'amusant en même temps. REMARQUE: Cet atelier est exclusivement destiné aux pilotes qui ont un contrôle essentiel de leurs cerfs-volants à quatre lignes, y compris: survoltage basique en quatre positions (y compris inversé), vol inversé basique et rotation en place (vélo) ... Les pilotes n'ont pas besoin de ces compétences maîtrisées Pour participer, mais ces fondements de contrôle devraient déjà être établis. == Sign up: http://kitelife.com/forum/store/product/56-varennes-quad-team-atelier-aug-12-13-2017/ == Saturday morning is always a group presentation, full team "101" on the ins and outs of quad team flying and related theory... Team captain John Barresi (now #1 on TeamKiteLife.com, formerly with iQuad) will be leading rotating groups of 4-8 pilots through the various maneuvers and skills, anyone not flying in one group can observe and try leading their own group until their rotation in class. Le samedi matin est toujours une présentation de groupe, l'équipe complète "101" sur les tenants et les aboutissants du vol d'équipe quad et de la théorie connexe ... Le capitaine de l'équipe John Barresi (maintenant n ° 1 sur TeamKiteLife.com, anciennement avec iQuad) dirigera des groupes rotatifs De 4 à 8 pilotes à travers les différentes manœuvres et compétences, tous ceux qui ne volent pas dans un groupe peuvent observer et essayer de mener leur propre groupe jusqu'à leur rotation en classe. Sunday is the same without a 101 presentation, both days will end with full class mega fly (if weather conditions allow). Le dimanche est le même sans une présentation 101, les deux jours se termineront par la pleine méga-volée (si les conditions météorologiques le permettent). == Students will use their own kites, any line length will work (80'-90' is very common) but 120' length will be required for team exercises. Must be spectra or Skybond lines for team flying. Les élèves utiliseront leurs cerfs-volants, toute longueur de ligne fonctionnera (80'-90 'est très fréquent) mais une longueur de 120' sera nécessaire pour les exercices d'équipe. Doit être des spectres ou des lignes Skybond pour vol d'équipe. == Testimonials - http://tinyurl.com/jb-testimonials Registration is $150 per person and includes full access to the clinic on both days (10a-4p)... Please note, there are only 12 spots available and we expect them to fill up very quickly. L'inscription est de 150 $ par personne et comprend l'accès complet à la clinique sur les deux jours (10a-4p) ... S'il vous plaît noter, il n'y a que 12 places disponibles et nous attendons d'eux qu'ils remplissent très rapidement. If you need any equipment prior to the event, we encourage you to check out our local supporter in the area, check out Cerf-Volant Coriolis Kite for a full variety of Rev kites and parts. Si vous avez besoin tout équipement avant l'événement, nous vous invitons à consulter notre partisan dans la région, consultez Cerf-Volant Coriolis Kite pour une variété complète de cerfs-volants et de pièces Rev.

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Indoor, great night!

Very kind Kelly! It was really a pleasure to work with you guys, and I truly enjoyed getting to know all three of you a bit better. Just to stoke the fires a bit, and please feel free to disregard any portion but I'd like to ask for posterity... - How would you describe my teaching style? - What kinds of kiting did we learn about? - If you could only point out one kite idea / concept / principle that stood out for you over the weekend, what would it be? - Was I a high or low maintenance guest? I encourage you to speak frankly or as I said before, disregard any portion if you wish... I put a lot of love and heart into sharing kiting with folks, and I'd love to hear a little more about the stuff "in-between the lines", and give other folks a better idea of what JB for a Weekend really means.

This. 100%.

Aye Nigel, clear case of pay it forward. (you rock)