John Barresi

This video has long been popular as a reference.

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Name: Indoor Hot Tricks - Windless 2013 Category: Hot Tricks / Tricks Shootout Date Added: 04 October 2013 - 09:53 AM Submitter: http://kitelife.com/forum/user/1-john-barresi/'>John Barresi Short Description: (final round between Barresi and Watson, aka "Man Flies With His Ears!") This is John Barresi and Spence Watson in the finals of the 2013 Hot Tricks at the Windless Kite Festival 2013 in Long Beach Wa at Long beach elementry held every year on Martin Luther King Jr weekend in January. Some highlights... Indoor dual line tricking (roll ups, etc) Indoor Rev flying Jump through lines One handed flying Lasso style flying Multiple axels Flying from ears http://kitelife.com/forum/videos/view-264-indoor-hot-tricks-windless-2013/'>View Video == NOTE: This is an embedded video from one of the video sharing web sites (i.e. YouTube) and may not be the submitter's original creation, as videos are often shared or posted (embedded) due to popularity... To see the original uploader of the video, just click the logo (i.e. YouTube) in the corner of the video while it's playing.

Name: Who's Your Rev Daddy? Category: Street / Urban Flying Date Added: 04 October 2013 - 09:46 AM Submitter: http://kitelife.com/forum/user/1-john-barresi/'>John Barresi Short Description: (Barresi / Watson with the blissful dancer) John Barresi and Spence "Watty" Watson snuggle up to the Blissful Dancer sculpture from Burning Man, now located on Treasure Island in the San Francisco Bay, California. They are flying the Full Vented B-Series PRO from Revolution Kites with 3-wrap frames, 120'x90# LPG and 13" official Rev Pro Handles. Bliss Dance - http://www.blissdance.us/#/426929/Bliss-Dance'>http://www.blissdance.us/#/426929/Bliss-Dance http://kitelife.com/forum/videos/view-263-whos-your-rev-daddy/'>View Video == NOTE: This is an embedded video from one of the video sharing web sites (i.e. YouTube) and may not be the submitter's original creation, as videos are often shared or posted (embedded) due to popularity... To see the original uploader of the video, just click the logo (i.e. YouTube) in the corner of the video while it's playing.

Name: Revvin' in Redcliffe Category: Street / Urban Flying Date Added: 04 October 2013 - 09:42 AM Submitter: http://kitelife.com/forum/user/1-john-barresi/'>John Barresi Short Description: (Steve de Rooy and John Barresi in Australia) Steve de Rooy and John Barresi doing a little urban Rev flying at the Mon Komo Hotel during the 2013 Redcliffe Kite Festival in Australia - video by Willow Robin. http://kitelife.com/forum/videos/view-262-revvin-in-redcliffe/'>View Video == NOTE: This is an embedded video from one of the video sharing web sites (i.e. YouTube) and may not be the submitter's original creation, as videos are often shared or posted (embedded) due to popularity... To see the original uploader of the video, just click the logo (i.e. YouTube) in the corner of the video while it's playing.

Name: 2013 Antelope Island Stampede Category: Kite Festival Montage Date Added: 04 October 2013 - 09:37 AM Submitter: http://kitelife.com/forum/user/1-john-barresi/'>John Barresi Short Description: (out on the island for some kite flying) Utah Salt Lake, live bands, kites, BMX, Paragliders and balloons. Antelope Island's Stampede Festival. Music by Ryan Bingham "Direction of the Wind" http://kitelife.com/forum/videos/view-261-2013-antelope-island-stampede/'>View Video == NOTE: This is an embedded video from one of the video sharing web sites (i.e. YouTube) and may not be the submitter's original creation, as videos are often shared or posted (embedded) due to popularity... To see the original uploader of the video, just click the logo (i.e. YouTube) in the corner of the video while it's playing.

Name: iQuad: Revolution and Rise Category: Tribute Videos Date Added: 04 October 2013 - 09:35 AM Submitter: http://kitelife.com/forum/user/1-john-barresi/'>John Barresi Short Description: Tribute video filmed at iQuad's final event. Video by Kurtis Jones and Alive Archives. iQuad is a quad line kite demo team that has performed around the world from 2006 to 2013 for Kite festivals and other events. The video is of the last weekend team iQuad played, and performed as Team iQuad. Its a end of a era that proved to make major impact on kiting globally. Which means this could be the last video made of iQuad. I only hope its worthy of the honor. Note: for the doubters, haters etc. only a 4 seconds clip in the video was modified for speed.EVERYTHING is normal speed. Music: "Revolution and Rise ( That's the Way ) - (Stuart Bridges the Under Dog - Break Beat One Step Dub Remix) [The Under Dog Break Beat Dub] http://kitelife.com/forum/videos/view-260-iquad-revolution-and-rise/'>View Video == NOTE: This is an embedded video from one of the video sharing web sites (i.e. YouTube) and may not be the submitter's original creation, as videos are often shared or posted (embedded) due to popularity... To see the original uploader of the video, just click the logo (i.e. YouTube) in the corner of the video while it's playing.

We used to make those type of rubber bands by cutting up a bicycle inner tube... Cut crossways about 1/3" wide, and you've got as many rubber bands as you need. The black rubber of the inner tube tends to be quite durable, and deals with sun pretty well.

Name: Team iQuad - Final WSIKF Show Category: Quad Line - Team Date Added: 04 October 2013 - 09:26 AM Submitter: http://kitelife.com/forum/user/1-john-barresi/'>John Barresi Short Description: (2013 Bohemian Rhapsody) Video by Dan Frolunde - Team iQuad flies one of their final two WSIKF performances, shortly before the team retired on September 4th, 2013... Pilots include (R-L): John Barresi, Steve de Rooy, TK Barresi, Willow Robin, Bazzer Poulter and Spence Watson. http://kitelife.com/forum/videos/view-259-team-iquad-final-wsikf-show/'>View Video == NOTE: This is an embedded video from one of the video sharing web sites (i.e. YouTube) and may not be the submitter's original creation, as videos are often shared or posted (embedded) due to popularity... To see the original uploader of the video, just click the logo (i.e. YouTube) in the corner of the video while it's playing.

Name: Team iQuad - Final WSIKF Show Category: Quad Line - Team Date Added: 04 October 2013 - 09:24 AM Submitter: http://kitelife.com/forum/user/1-john-barresi/'>John Barresi Short Description: (Raiders March) Video by Dan Frolunde - Team iQuad flies one of their final two WSIKF performances, shortly before the team retired on September 4th, 2013... Pilots include (R-L): John Barresi, Steve de Rooy, TK Barresi, Willow Robin, Bazzer Poulter and Spence Watson. http://kitelife.com/forum/videos/view-258-team-iquad-final-wsikf-show/'>View Video == NOTE: This is an embedded video from one of the video sharing web sites (i.e. YouTube) and may not be the submitter's original creation, as videos are often shared or posted (embedded) due to popularity... To see the original uploader of the video, just click the logo (i.e. YouTube) in the corner of the video while it's playing.

This hit hit me right. http://video.pbs.org/video/2365074693/

Easiest way at the moment, probably just copy the URL and paste it onto your Facebook wall as a post. == But if you're into buttons and widgets... Down near the bottom of the page (yeah I know), you should see this: Click "LIKE" and you may be prompted to log into Facebook, a-ok, then you get this (having already "liked" the page): That allows you to actually post the link on your wall, along with a comment.

Don't forget to share the link around Facebook or wherever, I'm assuming the more the merrier?

LS Stakes are the bomb, my absolute favorite, we usually have 2-3 of them on hand.

Hrm, no AKA members openly listed in Susanville... It's those folks that I'd absolutely love to get just 10 minutes with, even once. In his yard, that's pretty cool... Any idea if it was an Indoor Rev ("fat" looking sail cut) or normal 1.5 size?

How do you get in there?.......I know.. seems like a silly question. I had kite in hand in hand Sat night at LC 2013, you guys were flying at dusk Sat... it looked fun. I hit the beach with the intent of flying, but did not. Does one interrupt to ask permission,..just launch and walk into your space? I really did not know how to "get in there". I did not want to interrupt practice, interrupt friends getting together etc. A novice asking demo flyers to join them, seems pretty daunting. I ended up not flying that evening, but appreciative of watching folks with skills beyond mine. BTW: what 's your dog's name? Best way honestly, is to stake off nearby, then stand right and slightly back of the leader, and watch. Soak it in... Get the smell of fun in your nose... Then grin at someone during a break and explain the situation, you're keen to try and are open to instruction. More times than not, you'll get a shot, or an opportunity later if they're focused on something in particular. Some inside tips: It's easier to join 3-packs (to make 4), because it's harder to fly team with odd numbers. It's easier to fly in groups of 5 or less, as 6+ starts to fill the sky up a lot more, also multiplying the angles and errors. Make sure you have enough break (extension/length) in your top lines, to keep the kite from over accelerating (often noticeable by a loud kite) . It's much easier to fly team on vented kites - less terminal speed, more forgiving controls, sufficient wind. If you tangle up with anyone, RELAX and work to hover... Focus on your kite... Land side by side if needed, sort it out at the handle end, have a laugh and relaunch. Give love, you get love.

I remember it well Joanna, and still regret not inviting you into the mega team, especially since I saw how much control you had already! She's got it right on, just sidle up and ask you way in... It's not as hard as it looks, and the whole sub-culture is very friendly and forgiving. FYI - dragonfish has qualified for a spot at the AKA Grand Nationals in Experienced Multiline in Seaside next week! I'm really looking forward to the event, got 5 comp categories of my own to fly in. 'Tis alright, I'm counting on Watty to kick the snot out of me in most of them anyway. lol