John Barresi

I love, love, love this video. Great beat, GREAT flying.

Never know till you try.

Hi guys, sorry for the delay in responding... Sadly, the two components of our website (front end and forum) are proving to be too much for our server. I am currently researching solutions - upgrading the server is cost-prohibitive for us, so mostly looking at possible software improvements. Still at a loss right now, but I am working on this - thanks for posting about it, and for your patience.

All good on your end - but the error will be back (apologies) until I find a solution.

Subscribers are automatically entered, no extra step required - as for the error, I'm aware and am trying to resolve the problem, sorry about that.

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. B-Series STD (package), roughly a $350 value! This package includes kite, 2 wrap and 3 wrap frames, adjustable handles, DVD, weight kit and kite sleeve! NOTE: Primary color of the kite in this drawing is PURPLE and WHITE with WHITE CENTER, on a FULL SAIL... This is regular (factory) model, it is not a Pro by Bazzer, but will still provide excellent flying for whoever wins this. You can sign up here. Odds of winning for this prize is currently 1/329, and will be drawn on November 10th, 2015! Our thanks, and the very best to you... Let the drooling begin!

Hoping it's something I can get in on.

I was passing through the Detroit area around this time last year when I met up with Brett Marchel (aka "Flight Risk" here on the forum) for a private lesson day, just 3-4 months (?) after he'd actually started flying... Now roughly one year later, his dual and quad line skills have exploded! Coupled with his great character and fortitude as an urban flier, this has inspired me to officially bring him into the KiteLife fold as an assistant instructor, endorsed flier and kite ambassador - something tells me this may just be the beginning of many great things (and fliers) to come.

And me...

Video above is Landon flying, this one is Brett...

Brett Marchel and I into this new approach when Landon Kohtz was playing around on his Rev this past weekend... It's a distinctly new twist to urban flying, and we had SO MUCH FUN exploring it - that was just one day, can't wait to see what other combinations we can build around it.

It's a fall thing too, everything is quieting down a little.

Our winner this time around is #1295, Bill Anderson is taking this beast home - congrats sir, and thanks to all for the support! Look for another fun prize to be posted after I'm home on Tuesday.

Thanks for your patience y'all, been out urban flying in Detroit and Toledo all day. Drum roll please...

1303 - @Glitch

FYI, shares on Facebook *should* work now. No stress, we'll do what we can with it - up to $50 in gift certificate and a yearly sub ($32.95) is a good offering. Undecided, but we may indeed put the karma drawings on hiatus for a couple months if we don't see more folks in on this one - we'll see.

Just want to say, I have nothing to add so far. I'm awed by everyone's collective knowledge, terminology and ability to relate / describe these concepts (brake, trim, stretch, flex, loading)... And always with that lovely "taste 'em all and craft your flavor" attitude - bloody spot on, thanks for the great questions and answers (both sides)!

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