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  1. John Barresi
    photomom, I just checked out your site (link in your signature)... Very cool, great reading - thanks.
  2. John Barresi
    Moved to the appropriate forum area, good luck with the event.
  3. John Barresi
    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. This is a brand new SDT 2.8 power kite from Skydog Kites, roughly a $225 value! Dimensions: 113.5" x 42" Materials: Ripstop Nylon Sail Skill Level: Intermediate - Advanced Wind Range: 6-25mph Line Set: 475lb & 242lb x 82ft, 220kg & 110kg Dyneema x 20m with quad line handle Info on the Skydog website - http://www.skydogkites.com/traction/sdt_2.8.shtml If you haven't done so already, You can sign up here. Odds of winning for this prize is currently 1/294, and will be drawn on June 10th, 2011! Our thanks, and the very best to you... Let the drooling begin.
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    We've got a WINNA! Lucky subscriber... Number.... 6 5 1 Yes indeed, #651, Scott Keasler is taking home the 1999 Obsession! Congrats Scott, thanks for your support! Stay tuned, I'll get a new prize listed in the next day.
  5. John Barresi
    Wow, photomom is a winner already. We'll see who gets the prize though! <grin>
  6. John Barresi
    Those of you with log in issues, can you do two things for me? 1. Please click on the "delete my cookies" link at the very bottom of this page, then log in again with "remember me" checked... Then watch the forum's behavior for a couple of days, then post back here and tell me if it's solved the issue. 2. When you post back, let me know what web browser (kind and version) you're using. With this test and info, I should be able to narrow down or solve the issue. == On the photo gallery issue (Duane), see if it works now? The forum designers did a fix, wondering if it fixed the problem.
  7. John Barresi
    I have a trouble ticket in with IPB about this Jynx, I'll let you (and everyone else) know what they say. As for your photo gallery Duane, I juts found that some of the gallery links don't work either, I suspect a problem since we had it upgraded about a week ago. I'll report back on both issues as I find out more.
  8. John Barresi
    Nice one photomom, welcome to the family, one way or the other.
  9. John Barresi
    Aye, no substitute for practice... The inverted hover is one of those things where you can only "know" so much, before you just have to spend the time and *feel* it.
  10. John Barresi
    Ha, what a great tutorial... I just got to looking at this, great stuff Duane.
  11. John Barresi

    103 downloads

    This tutorial from Kitelife.com provides instruction on the slide (or float) with an Indoor Rev, a gliding maneuver that is one of the mainstays of indoor Rev flying and is a set up for various other maneuvers. You can look forward to a growing collection of similar tutorials covering equipment, flight techniques and other "pro secrets" gathered from over 20 years in the kiting community... A number of them will be available here on YouTube, while the majority of these tutorials will be located in the Kitelife Subscribers section, be sure to subscribe today if you like what we're doing here!
  12. John Barresi

    76 downloads

    This tutorial from Kitelife.com breaks down an efficient and reliable assembly and disassembly method for most dual line sport / stunt kites. While putting your kite together and taking it apart may not be relevant to your flying, it DOES effect not only the longevity of the kite and its materials, but a proven process can greatly streamline and simplify your "before and after" on the field. You can look forward to a growing collection of similar tutorials covering equipment, flight techniques and other "pro secrets" gathered from over 20 years in the kiting community... A number of them will be available here on YouTube, while the majority of these tutorials will be located in the Kitelife Subscribers section, be sure to subscribe today if you like what we're doing here!
  13. John Barresi

    111 downloads

    This tutorial from Kitelife.com introduces the concept and technique for bringing your Indoor Rev up from a flat (leading edge away) position, as well as how to turn the kite over and fly away from there. You can look forward to a growing collection of similar tutorials covering equipment, flight techniques and other "pro secrets" gathered from over 20 years in the kiting community... A number of them will be available here on YouTube, while the majority of these tutorials will be located in the Kitelife Subscribers section, be sure to subscribe today if you like what we're doing here! File imported by an administrator
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    More information about "Indoor Rev Tutorial - Assembly and Disassembly"

    103 downloads

    This tutorial from Kitelife.com breaks down reliable methods for assembling and disassembling your Indoor Rev, making it painless and neat. You can look forward to a growing collection of similar tutorials covering equipment, flight techniques and other "pro secrets" gathered from over 20 years in the kiting community... A number of them will be available here on YouTube, while the majority of these tutorials will be located in the Kitelife Subscribers section, be sure to subscribe today if you like what we're doing here!
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    More information about "Indoor Rev Tutorial - Catch and Throw *Basic*"

    106 downloads

    This tutorial from Kitelife.com provides instruction on the very most basic style of catch and throw on an Indoor Rev, allowing you to pull the kite off the end of the lines into your hands, and toss it back out to the end of lines for flight. You can look forward to a growing collection of similar tutorials covering equipment, flight techniques and other "pro secrets" gathered from over 20 years in the kiting community... A number of them will be available here on YouTube, while the majority of these tutorials will be located in the Kitelife Subscribers section, be sure to subscribe today if you like what we're doing here!
  16. John Barresi

    119 downloads

    This tutorial from Kitelife.com introduces the most basic methods for redirection, the ability to change the direction of your 360 and reinforces awareness of your flying area, allowing you to move freely around a room instead of simply backing up all the time. You can look forward to a growing collection of similar tutorials covering equipment, flight techniques and other "pro secrets" gathered from over 20 years in the kiting community... A number of them will be available here on YouTube, while the majority of these tutorials will be located in the Kitelife Subscribers section, be sure to subscribe today if you like what we're doing here!
  17. John Barresi

    118 downloads

    This tutorial from Kitelife.com provides a detailed introduction to how to position your kite, launch and fly through your first 360 (full circle around you), most easily the first step for actually flying your Indoor Rev. You can look forward to a growing collection of similar tutorials covering equipment, flight techniques and other "pro secrets" gathered from over 20 years in the kiting community... A number of them will be available here on YouTube, while the majority of these tutorials will be located in the Kitelife Subscribers section, be sure to subscribe today if you like what we're doing here! File imported by an administrator
  18. John Barresi
    More information about "Indoor Rev Tutorial - Introduction"

    157 downloads

    This tutorial from Kitelife.com provides a basic introduction to indoor kite flying, using Indoor Revs. Just a brief overview, our introduction video is the first in a series of detailed tutorials covering everything from basics of set up and flight to advanced tricks and techniques on the Indoor Rev and indoor fitted B2. You can look forward to a growing collection of similar tutorials covering equipment, flight techniques and other "pro secrets" gathered from over 20 years in the kiting community... A number of them will be available here on YouTube, while the majority of these tutorials will be located in the Kitelife Subscribers section, be sure to subscribe today if you like what we're doing here!
  19. John Barresi
    More information about "Indoor Rev Tutorial - Catch and Throw *Advanced*"

    281 downloads

    This tutorial from Kitelife.com provides instruction on some of the more advanced catch and throw tricks on an Indoor Rev, including the axel catch, fade catch, pancake catch, pinwheel catch, spin throw, straight throw and others. You can look forward to a growing collection of similar tutorials covering equipment, flight techniques and other "pro secrets" gathered from over 20 years in the kiting community... A number of them will be available here on YouTube, while the majority of these tutorials will be located in the Kitelife Subscribers section, be sure to subscribe today if you like what we're doing here!
  20. John Barresi

    82 downloads

    This tutorial from Kitelife.com details the methods for the Up and Over maneuver on an Indoor Rev, allowing you to fly your kite up and over your head while maintaining flight and even gaining ground (walking toward the kite while in flight). You can look forward to a growing collection of similar tutorials covering equipment, flight techniques and other “pro secrets” gathered from over 20 years in the kiting community… A number of them will be available here on YouTube, while the majority of these tutorials will be located in the Kitelife Subscribers section, be sure to subscribe today if you like what we’re doing here!
  21. John Barresi
    Phew, imagine my relief.
  22. John Barresi
    I'm sure this is a typo, as the vertical spars of a Rev most certainly go on the back, side furthest from you when you're flying, the side on which the logo appears reversed. It's a common mistake to put the sticks on the front, I know I did when I bought my first Rev in 1991.
  23. John Barresi
    Should be identical to the SLE of today, except that the current model also includes an extra 1/4" diameter leading edge, as well as the extra-beefy SLE spars. For comparisons between the models, I think this is the perfect place to start... http://www.revkites.com/forum/forum/27-buying-your-first-rev/
  24. John Barresi
    Hi, that's a pretty broad question but I'm happy to answer if you can provide a little more info... The trick is, there are more than a few models of Revolution (even in 2005 - although there are more now). http://www.revkites.com/main/products Do you know what MODEL of Rev you have now? Perhaps a photo would suffice? Cheers, looking forward to your reply.
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