John Barresi

This was from 2008... YouTube stripped the audio out of it and I'm re-posting the Facebook version so folks can see (hear) the original as it was meant to be.

Came close a few times flying out here, especially on the 360...

We've just added BLACK, fyi. In addition to...

Although I'll assume everyone did read the rules, re-reposting this tidbit for our newcomers. There is no rule regarding the value of the prize you put up, nor what type, but it should generally be relevant to a kite flier's experience.

Wow, lots of participation - great to see!

I'm totally taking the piss out of you. Heli-Carbon is like Snipe hunting. lol

Good man, I always concede to the "real" dock users and boats too, keen to keep everyone in a comfortable state of mind so I can keep coming back without any problems.

Have you seen the new Heli-Carbon© spars? Helium impregnated graphite, literally as light as air.

Or do 15-30 second skips to the end. Viewer psychology is a funny thing.

Seeing more detail work! Not like forced precision, but more visual variety, like flight chapters. It's all about vocabulary of movements and maneuvers, this is the language we fly with, the more you know the more you can "say" with your kite... This also leads to much deeper self expression while flying. Carry on good sir.

Nice line bending at :30. Also enjoyed your walk down the dock and back.

I can see your flying gaining depth. My only critique, I spent the whole video looking for one hand on bins, but only briefly at the very end?

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Thanks Rob, I've added a little more info to the lead post as well. TK has a special jig she uses to make these, and hand-tightens each knot with pliers. Looking forward to reading more feedback!

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Doubly honored, thank you. With that, I'm re-closing this topic - again, @T in WI is the kind fellow who is responsible for this beautiful work... Hope to see more from him in the future, carry on good sir! Now, everyone go get on the list for a new set of Revolution Green Race rods if you haven't already, and start throwing around some smack talk!

RobB, when was your first Wildwood? Was a WAY different scene in the 90s (my first was 1992), and even in the mid 2000s. Sent from my iPhone using KiteLife mobile app

Quick and dirty fix - still didn't find a solution to the ad server problems, so I just arranged and linked them manually. May be a page type or two on the forum that still shows broken code, let me know where if you do stumble into it. Thanks for looking out brother! Sent from my iPhone using KiteLife mobile app

Okay, I'm unlocking this thread for a bit because these items really deserve some attention! I mean, WOW - so beautiful. Did you make the pen too? Sent from my iPhone using KiteLife mobile app

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Rob answered correctly, original post amended to clarify. Thanks for asking Andy!

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Your one-handed flying is getting pretty good Frankie, nice job.

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