John Barresi

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Tweaked some permissions, should now show tools in the top right corner of the map page. Glad to bring this back, definitely had a lot of folks ask about it!

Great write up, thanks Joanna!

If anyone figures out how to add or edit their marker on the map, would you be kind enough to post back here and tell us how?

I'm pleased to say we've finally been able to get ahold of an updated version of Member Map! We lost it with the last forum upgrade, but they've done work to make it compatible with the new software. Main View - http://kitelife.com/forum/membermap/ I'll add other details (like usage tips) as I discover them. Enjoy!

I'm using a B-Series PRO in this video, no practical difference other than material and build quality which does translate into a smoother ride... Short answer - this works with any flat Rev like EXP, SLE, Rev II, etc, but not with the odd ducks like Supersonic, Shockwave, Blast, etc, due to added camber in the leading edge. Ideal line length is 20'-40'... I prefer 30', nice balance of flight space and distance. Best way to catch and throw, well, here's something to chew on...

One of my first live videos on Facebook, was actually streaming this real time.

Another vid, just doing reps on throw to line bender 360s, or "Bent 360s"...

For the sake of reinforcing vernacular, the sequence of moves here is: Up and over Up and back over Line bender 360 to 3D catch Throw and 3D catch again Throw to line bender 360 to 3D catch Throw to cruise / freestyle flight Back to back line bender 360s I've got a few other clips on Facebook too, I'll try and post them here or in their own topics. Feel free to ask any questions you might have.

I live in an especially hilly part of Portland OR and have tumbled into a little enclosed park just down the way... This is NOT a "great" place to fly anything except maybe gliders, it's more like a thunderdome for Rev flying. lol Almost entirely surrounded by trees on all sides, plus barb wire fences, hedges, a big ditch, basketball hoop and large swing set, and then a lovely forest path down at one end, with just enough room to weave between trees if you hustle.

Aye aye, did some digging of my own but nothing hopeful - will keep an eye out in any case - thanks! Sent from my iPhone using KiteLife mobile app

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You'll also notice that I use a lot of "sway", sharp leans forward and back from the hips supplemented by 1-3 dash steps forward or back in order to stay behind my hands (i.e. keeping hands in front of me).

Here's a long-ish video of my bodywork from 2007... My style has evolved since then, but you can still see how my form isn't far off a boxer's, that's where all the control and power is... When in doubt, ask yourself if you could (a) defend your face, (b) throw a punch or (c) work with fine tools wherever your hands are spending most of their time - again, power and control.

Okay, please remember that there is no right or wrong way to fly as long as it's safe and feels good - we're just talking shop here... Also, I do see you implementing some of the following but it's always good to discuss in case some of it isn't being done consciously. Food for thought after watching the first 6 seconds... Right now, I get the sense that you often fly the "whole kite" or the "wings"... Simply for perspective, try flying only the center panel, it may help bring your focus / steering points closer to where the power is generated (just right and left of the center panel)... Also when flying from "points A to B", try focusing on the logo and steering it straight on toward where you want to go - this might help alleviate the partially sideways or "leaning over" angle of the kite while flying a straight line. You also won't need to pull the upper wing back as much when flying a straight path, using natural flight power instead of "floating" your way across... It's a small margin, but when you find it, ohhhh it feels solid. This is the difference between semi-gliding (sail leaning off wind) and driving (flat of the sail toward wind), you should be able to pick up on what I'm talking about after reviewing a few random "pro" vs "recreational" videos. Floating is a good skill too, but it might be worthwhile to build familiarity between float and drive styles, even in lighter wind. Forms, or "katas"... This is something I've really brought into my teaching material just in the past year - an analogy to Japanese martial arts, where "katas" are used - basically each kata is a different body (and arm) position suited to a particular task. First rule to this, get your right and left thumbs to be relational... When you do something, finish by returning your thumbs back into a 6"-10" distance from one another as opposed to leaving the two hands operating "independently". The idea is sort of like a fighter's stance... Hands in front of torso, semi-defense, ready to jab... This leaves the thumbs closer, pinkies (bottom of handles) slightly flayed out to the sides, basically forming an "A" shape with the two handles... When the kite is inverted, use the same technique with a slightly wider spread on the pinkies. Test material #1 - fly around, stop in an upright hover and set the normal "A" stance, hands near chest. Test material #2 - fly around, stop in an inverted hover and set the wider "A" stance, hands about 6" lower than usual. Doing this and setting the stance right away, should only leave you with a small amount of "in the moment" adjustment for the right lift and position of the kite. You can also apply this to sideways facing hovers... Get a good hover, find out what your "kata" or body form for that hover is... Fly around, arrive at the hover and simultaneously set your kata... Same deal by doing this, you should only have a small percentage of adjustment left to make having already set the fundamental form. Also, developing clear kata forms will help keep your handles from tangling up as often (like the last clip), happens to me too from time to time. That's it for now... And bear in mind - you already fly well, all just food for thought - see what tastes good.

*makes popcorn*

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Good point(s). Any experience with webinar platforms?

Also, existing users will receive updates just as they do on other apps.

Confirmed today... The KL app will be free on both the App Store and Google Play. Great news for anyone who doesn't want to buy Tapatalk.

More info... "Skype – When more than 10 participants join, video conferencing and screensharing get disabled for everyone. Â After this, the call continues and up to 25 participants can join for audio-only conferencing." "Google Hangouts – There is a hard cap of 10 participants. Â Anyone else who joins the conference will be put into spectator mode. Â They can hear the conference, but not participate. Â I’m intrigued by Google Hangouts, but the 10 person limit is a deal-breaker." Hrm... :/

Looks like Google Hangout also tops out at 10 participants as well. https://support.google.com/hangouts/answer/3111943?hl=en If this is the industry standard, may just have to use a RSVP system, first come, first serve.

Of course, I'd also need to be able to control access via invites or password.

Hi all, I've been toying with the idea of a monthly 1-hour group video meeting available to KiteLife subscribers at no additional charge, covering a different topic each month (dual line control, dual line tricks, quad flying, team flying, urban flying, dogstake flying, indoor, etc, etc)... All skill levels welcome, I'm thinking it might be a good way for our subscribers to be able to "pick brains" real-time. In addition to myself, we could even expand to include another guest "ace" or two on the topic of the day, giving us 2-3 folks with strong experience on the subject at hand. I'm wondering if this would be of interest to anyone? Biggest obstacle is choosing a good medium... Skype now allows group video for free, but no more than 10 at a time. https://support.skype.com/en/faq/FA34454/what-s-new-with-group-video-calling Thoughts on possible systems we could use?