John Barresi

Oh geez... *wince*

ROFL!!!!!!!!! Nice.

I fly a 4 wrap frame myself, in 8-14 mph... A 3 wrap frame in 6-10 mph, and a 2 wrap frame in 0-6 mph. Indeed, I'd hold the auction here... And post updates cross-ways to GWTW.

While I wouldn't say that the mylar rips easily on a 1.5, an all ripstop sail simply flies better... See if your local shop can order one, and if not, you'll be fine with the mylar. Rob's bad experience with mylar was on a Rev I... I've never seen it rip on a 1.5, it's just a little "slipperier" in the air, when flown by a skilled pilot.

Wow... Great news!!!!!!!! For the month of April we had: 63,848 visitors! Our of those, 40,003 were "unique" or new, non-repeating visits. Our previous record was 48,302 in the month of March... And before that, 48,213 in October of last year. Thanks to all of you, who have made this possible.

Never heard of a "1.5M SLE" - just ask for the Revolution SLE. Here's the info page on the Rev site, complete with color choices. http://www.revkites.com/products/1-5_SLE.htm

ROFL - Good response, let me see what they say on GWTW too. I'll probably decide by tonight.

Question... If I put up one of my custom blue fade Rev I's, flown to six national championships... Would anyone here be interested in bidding on it? I'd set it up in a 4 wrap frame, w/out lines or handles... Used, but easily 2-3 more years left on it. Signed, if the winner likes. Minimum bid would be $150... Never before has one of these left my bag.

$775... Thank you Kite Head!

$725... Sherrell (from the Portland area) upped the Delphi bid to $225. 3 minutes to go until the auction closes!

We're at $700... KC Jewel's custom Delphi is up to $200 in the auction now, which closes to new bids at 8pm today (get your last minute bids in now!). http://gwtw-kites.com/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=28134

Shockwave is way more twitchy, both it and the Blast will have a tendency to "jump" when you kick it hard into forward flight... If you want speed, power and "zing", either of these will be fine. Between the two... The Blast is for POWER, the Shockwave is more for SPEED. If you want fine control (i.e. wing tip on lamp post, etc)... The Rev 1.5 (or Rev I) is where you'll want to look.

Agreed, 1.5 is WAY more fun... And more versatile. www.TheKiteShoppe.com is usually very good about overseas orders... WindPower Sports is also reputable... Haven't worked with Coastal before, but I know they've been around awhile. The first two I mentioned are avid supporters of Kitelife, and are really part of the kiting scene in one way or another... Either attending events in the USA, or sponsoring various events and organizations.

My hearty thanks to the Blasdells! Make that $650... 1/2 way there!

We're up to $550, once a check from Second Wind Kite Shop comes in, and counting the Delphi that KC Jewel is auctioning off on GWTW. !

John Rollins (KC Jewel) has been kind enough to put up one of his custom Delphi kites for auction on GWTW... Great kite, get your bid in now! http://gwtw-kites.com/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=28130

Greetings all, I'm back from the France and China trip, trying desparately to catch up on email and other work tasks. Bad news... Our lap top's video card has died, and since it's attached to the motherboard, requires: 1. Replacement of the motherboard and video card, $400... With no service plan. 2. Brand new, upgraded lap top, w/service plan... About $1,200. I'd like to solicit monetary donations for this new expense, since our daily updates and regular travel schedule requires us to carry a lap top wherever we go. I'd welcome any suggestions or assistance, and all donations over $50 will put your name on the "Kitelife Patrons" list. For donation instructions, visit - http://www.kitelife.com/friends/

I'm back in Paris, a couple hours before my flight home via Chicago... Boy, can't wait to get home and sleep for a day or two straight. Spent the night here last night after coming back from Beijing, the De Gaulle airport is not very comfortable, and they don't let you past security (check in) until your flight is a few hours away. Lots of email to catch up on, bills, and festivals pretty much every weekend for the next couple of months... Golly, not a moment to breathe! Talk to ya'll when I catch up on some sleep.

Language is fine, no worries... I'm glad you're here. For a 1.5 sized kite, I never need more than 80# and 150# lines... I carry more than two sets, simply because I like having both long (100 ft) and short sets (75 foot).

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Team4Fun rocks!!!!

Our pleasure! Anything we can do to help... This is an amazing pastime, and well, it should be accessible and enjoyable. Post anytime, challenge the "panel" if you will.

Thanks Steve, much appreciated.

Everything is up, final update on line.

http://www.kitelife.com/archives/wskc06 Au revoir!