John Barresi

There is no standard distance from factory settings, since kite designs vary so much that you never know... But I usually end up 1/2" to 3/4" lower on the bridle (nose back). As for the characteristics you described in your Beetle, there isn't much getting around it... The kite is so flexible, it will indeed oscillate in decent winds. I'd recommend you learn all applicable concepts on that kite, then move on to a larger one... Just post what you're looking to be able to do with your next kite, both here and on GWTW, people will come up with suggestions.

I don't have any experience with Trlbys, but if you ever get into a stack of "Mirages", let me know. http://www.jonesairfoils.com

I generally don't adjust more than 1/8" at a time, unless it's obvious that bridle is way off. Thanks! Yes, the variety of wind wind conditions a competition pilot must contend with is amazing... But if you learn to fly all of your kites in extreme conditions (heavy kite+light wind, light kite+heavy wind) you're already prepared. I set 'em and leave 'em... My bridles are set to acheive a certain performance (i.e. trick, response, speed, precision, etc), and I just work harder in high or low conditions in order to get the same "oomph" out of my kite. The only modification I do make is adding or removing tail weights, depending on wind speed and what I'm trying to do. No worries, keep it coming... I'll share what I can.

Alas, our search capability is not at that level... But it sounds like you've got a solid plan, I always recommend working on 2 or 3 specific items at a time, learning in sets. As for the Cherry Bomb, I don't recall tweaking the bridle... I just tightened up the wingtip tensioners.

Is that where I push Moon out the window and run?

Hey, kindly don't tease the gorilla.

Another great beginner kite is the Cherry Bomb by New Tech Kites... For being such a little kite, I can still do slack line tricks and snap land with it.

ROFL!!!! Oh man, someone put Scott back on his meds. But seriously, if the sky would otherwise fall and I'll be avoiding global catastrophe, go ahead... Sign me up.

I wasn't planning on flying indoor... Think I should?

I used to have a 7-stack of Rev II's... Some of the best power flying I've ever had.

Aha, somehow your account ended up in "validating" status... Maybe you changed your email in the profile recently? Anyway, all should be good now... Please confirm.

Jim McPherson, Scott Ralston, Moon Kushner and myself are coming up... Are we all registered? Just want to make sure. And count me in for some hot tricks!

There are usually anywhere from 6 to 12 of us out there most Sundays, unless we're off at an event somewhere... Come on out and fly with us! <iframe src="http://www.kitemap.org/function/sd-lite.php?id=2&sname=West+Delta+Park" width=300 height=300>

ROFL!! You're going to fit right in here, good stuff Kitepilot.

I don't know why your buttons are missing Penny, they should all be there... Which two ARE there?

Hi gang, You'll be pleased know another volume of Kitelines has been added to our archives, making a grand total 12 issues out 50 (the whole collection will eventually be on line). http://www.kitelife.com/kitelines/welcome.htm#volume3 I'm headed to Brookings Oregon for a kite festival this weekend, not sure if I'll have internet access available any time until Monday morning so please be patient. Thanks for being out there.

This is for a show... I'm sure we could use a regular practice spot too.

As matter of fact, your kite *has* seen the light of day... In all of it's pink glory.

The folks at The Kite Shoppe are working with Bud & Linda Hayes on getting an indoor event going in November at a Camas school gym... Just waiting on final agreement from the school board last I heard.

In the upper right corner of each of your postings, there are four buttons... Report, Delete, Edit and Quote.

Physical Kitelines back issues are available here... http://www.kitelinesbookstore.com As for American Kite Magazine, I understand that GWTW has the whole collection available for purchase... http://www.gwtw-kites.com Let us know what you find.

Awesome! Great to to hear we're doing our job. Let us know if we can do anything to improve!

Well worth getting, the Mirage is like nothing else you've ever flown... I'm proud to have a 3 pack in my bag wherever I go, always feel free to ask me for a test flight if you run into me at an event.

Hehehehe... Bosley has incriminating photos of all his angels, including Llama.

Oh, and if they try to give you any grief about an overlength bag... Tell 'em it's sporting equipment! Airlines have a baggage clause that excludes sporting equipment from length restrictions (think snowboard, golf clubs, skis, etc).