John Barresi

Nope. It'd be an EXP or Vertigo, or if they really knew they'd like what they were looking at and wanted to put in the time, a B-Series (best value with 2 frames, etc). The Reflex is not a first kite imho, it's an add on.

Hello @Brian shelton, Welcome to KiteLife®! Although this is an automated message, it is written with heart - I love kites deeply, and I believe the KiteLife community represents this passion with a very friendly and helpful environment for everyone. Please feel free to browse around and get to know the others. If you have any questions please don't hesitate to ask. Need to tweak settings? Edit your profile here - View Member Edit your settings - http://kitelife.com/forum/settings/ Other than that, here are a few handy links that you might have a use for... Member Chat Member Map KL Shop And while it's never an obligation, we always love hearing about our new members if you'd like to share some of your kite stories, videos, and/or background... Tell us a little about YOUR kite life!

Do a Google search for "YouTube proxy", choose one (and a server) then enter the video URL. Sent from my iPhone using KiteLife mobile app

Good call. 2:30-3:00 length would be fine, any editing is welcome as long as it's reasonably done - badly edited music can impact your choreography score or even cause an improper ending deduction.

Kind of like saying to the judges, "prove it!" Many of the best tricks or combos started out that way.

Food for thought... http://kitelife.com/kl-archive/video-board/competition-videos/when-it-becomes-routine/ http://kitelife.com/kl-archive/tutorials/tutorials-dual-line/flying-with-intent/ http://kitelife.com/kl-archive/video-board/competition-videos/working-the-wind-window/ http://kitelife.com/kl-archive/general-topics/competition-general-topics/how-does-competition-evolve/

Although there are exceptions, composed soundtrack music lends itself better to demonstrating choreography for kite judges... "Bom, bom, bom-bom-bom-bom, tada!" Olympic Fanfare, Raiders of the Lost Ark, etc - not as "dance worthy", but much easier to both choreograph (as a flier) and interpret (as a judge). Vocal pieces generally score lower, unless it's an exceptional rendition that the judges connect with. All that being said, you can always pick what MOVES you in particular and simplyexpress yourself to the best of your ability - it's a non-professional sport judged in many cases by people who know less than the fliers, enjoy it for the experience - anything else is gravy.

Just 5 spots left open now!

Do you want to win, or do you want to dance?

Hello @hanno, Welcome to KiteLife®! Although this is an automated message, it is written with heart - I love kites deeply, and I believe the KiteLife community represents this passion with a very friendly and helpful environment for everyone. Please feel free to browse around and get to know the others. If you have any questions please don't hesitate to ask. Need to tweak settings? Edit your profile here - View Member Edit your settings - http://kitelife.com/forum/settings/ Other than that, here are a few handy links that you might have a use for... Member Chat Member Map KL Shop And while it's never an obligation, we always love hearing about our new members if you'd like to share some of your kite stories, videos, and/or background... Tell us a little about YOUR kite life!

Sure has - just shook the Facebook trees a bit, coming up quick!

Very similar to my experiences.

Hello @lycosa, Welcome to KiteLife®! Although this is an automated message, it is written with heart - I love kites deeply, and I believe the KiteLife community represents this passion with a very friendly and helpful environment for everyone. Please feel free to browse around and get to know the others. If you have any questions please don't hesitate to ask. Need to tweak settings? Edit your profile here - View Member Edit your settings - http://kitelife.com/forum/settings/ Other than that, here are a few handy links that you might have a use for... Member Chat Member Map KL Shop And while it's never an obligation, we always love hearing about our new members if you'd like to share some of your kite stories, videos, and/or background... Tell us a little about YOUR kite life!

I learn every day I fly, even more on the days I teach or relate what I've already learned to others - perhaps more now than ever, even after 26 years. Sent from my iPhone using KiteLife mobile app

6 spots filled, just 2 left open! Lots of solid, relatively experienced team fliers in this group as well as a couple of hot shots, great folks all - going to be a GREAT learning opportunity for all.

Done, referral link in the old category disappears after 45 days.

I'll beef up the title, move the topic and leave a link in the original section.

Beyond making sure everything is equalized and being on the right kite (frame, vent, etc), only the upper 10%-20% of pilots become sensitive to (and desire) certain characteristics beyond that point. End of the day, I'm sure there is a wrong quad for any novice or intermediate flier to get into - as long as they get info like this so the gear serves them as well as possible.

Detroit, @Flight Risk picks me up on Wednesday eve. 5 spots filled, just three left now! Glad you decided to jump in @stapp59, we'll take good care of you!

Yep. Sent from my iPhone using KiteLife mobile app

4 signed up, 4 spots left open!

And just for posterity...

Flic flac is started with a flare... Sent from my iPhone using KiteLife mobile app

Excellent fine point Exult, and I should also add that the "push" is typically done starting with both hands at or behind your hips then a fast reach straight toward the kite (sudden slack)... Amount of slack needed to flare varies from kite to kite, some need a huge throw and some will do a backflip with enough input. Sent from my iPhone using KiteLife mobile app

Yep, what Wayne said.