John Barresi

Didn't see a dedicated topic summarizing , all the popular links for online sport kite plans. Bear in mind, one should always assume it's for personal use only when using someone else's kite plans. http://kareloh.com/kite-plans/ http://kitebuilder.com/wiki/pmwiki.php/KitePlans/MultiLineSport http://kiteplans.org/ http://www.tweelijners.com/tom/tomskitesite-en/Home.html Please feel free to add more below!

In short, magic sticks (jokingly called by non-users as "sissy sticks") provide kick stands for when the kite is in a resting position on the ground, allows some roll up tricks, makes the two wings a little more interdependent and they also shift the center of gravity away from the pilot slightly (behind the kite a few inches instead of on the same plane) which changes all inertia based movement (axels, flic flacs, quick turns, glides, etc). I not a fan myself, but they are a totally valid quad addon if they suit your style.

Some references... http://kitelife.com/forum/topic/5914-magic-sticks-review/ http://kitelife.com/forum/topic/1555-my-quad-sticks/

With a heavy heart, we wish one of KiteLife's longtime supporters and friend of the kiting community an unburdened flight into the great beyond... Thanks for being Rich Comras (@quaa714). https://www.facebook.com/kitelifemagazine/posts/1079020845541963

Oh BS, I usually drop a handle once at least every other session. Just not at key moments.

I still drop a handle now and then.

I still drop a handle now and then.

Avoiding tangles also gets a lot easier if you focus on ways to have your lines fall / lay in a "U" between you and the kite, and always always make sure they are in a "U" if you're moving to another area between flights - soon as lines double back on themselves, or pile up, chances for problems increase.

FYI, I'm toying with making our September clinic exclusively team-focused (all levels) - after a spring clinic and festival season, folks ought to be ready. Thoughts?

May you arrive at a happy outcome, in any case.

Alright folks, info on the rental house... Probably cheaper than a hotel, more amenities and good company - it's being arranged by @Lynn Pugh, just message her for more info - space is limited.

Been chatting with Cath and Eliot from Flying Smiles Kites (the nearby kite shop) an they said Whalehead would be tight for us - so we'll use the main beach area at the east end of Corolla Village Rd. Google Map link... https://goo.gl/maps/6FPuAv4hwiu I've been told there is parking, bathrooms, etc, and the shop is SUPER close by if you have any surprise repairs.

Tune the kite, tune the mind.

iQuad's retirement met much the same response from Rev, not so much as a casual tip of the hat. I'd like to think I've been kind and deferred sufficiently to Revolution during this transition, I've certainly tried to be conscious about it while still taking care of my own needs. All good, whatever. Fly kites, share fun, inspire and be inspired, the best kites sell themselves.

I'm pretty confident in saying that the majority of my first time students are surprised at the overall experience.

Understandable, hope you can make it.

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One spot gone, 11 left - make sure you all grab your spot in the clinic!

Join us for two full days of quad instruction on the beautiful shore of Corolla, North Carolina on April 8-9, 2017... We'll be covering everything from absolute basics (pure beginner) all the way up through advanced techniques as well as both introductory and advanced team flying that is proven to help your skills along much quicker while having a ton of fun at the same time in a very forgiving environment. Testimonials - http://tinyurl.com/jb-testimonials Sign up link: http://kitelife.com/forum/store/product/50-corolla-quad-clinic-apr-8-9-2017/ Currently registered: @riffclown @Bill Clay @Lynn Pugh @Tim P. @esinger @ACrop @Mike Klaiber @Charles Whipple @Nigel Holder == Ideal choice of equipment for this class is any model of Revolution 1.5 (includes EXP, SLE, B-Series, printed specials, etc) or similar "1.5 platform" models (like Phoenix, Freilein, Los Hermanos, etc) - we'll go through painless equipment set up, good tuning and all aspects of flight - the goal here is to demystify quad flying and set you up to win. Registration is $175 per person ($150 for KiteLife Subscribers) and includes full access to the clinic on both days (10a-4p)... Please note, there are ONLY 12 SPOTS left available and we expect them to fill up very quickly. If you're coming, we start the "Quad 101" portion of this class at 10AM SHARP on Saturday morning... It's jam packed with invaluable information and first time attendees are encouraged to consider attendance mandatory, lots of little details that add dimension to your set up and flight experience. Directions - https://goo.gl/maps/6FPuAv4hwiu For anyone who needs equipment or parts while in town, you can get pretty much anything you need from the Cath and Eliot Shook at Flying Smiles Kites right there in Corolla, just a few minutes away from the field. Hope to see you there!

Make sure your field is listed on KiteMap.org, if it's a good one.

Title adjusted.

In truth, that's their follow up to a post I made earlier today...

For context...

Not me, I just got two brand new WidowMakers (STD and UL) so I'm set for dual line kites.

WOW!