John Barresi

Kites on the brain?

*chortle* ..... *snort*

Yo, I'm in for 12 events at Summer Heat.

I have a Spirit... And we did a review on one a few issues back.

Indeed, and we're up for addressing all styles. Just let us know!

There's a reason they call it the Dark Side.

Hello there, since you've stopped to read this it's safe to assume you have some interest in this topic... My question for you today is, what do you want to know about quad line flying? Please post any ideas for topics you'd like to see covered in future issues of Kitelife. We have a truly extensive group of master quad line fliers in our network and we'd love the chance to provide information that you've not seen before... Quad line kites are totally unique, and we probably have the in depth answers you're looking for. However, any "quick and dirty" questions like "how heavy should my lines be" would be best directed to the quad line discussion area found here. Thanks in advance!

Viola... http://kitelife.com/archives/issue43/revisions43/index.htm Thanks monkey man!

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Beautiful... Thanks kitepilot, you've started my first day down here in Berkeley on a great note.

Submission deadlines are September 20th, November 20th, January 20th, March 20th, May 20th and July 20th... With each issue being publishing on the 1st immediately following any given deadline. Ideas... - Profile a certain competitor's quad rig (handles, leaders, settings, etc) - Technique for clockwork turns, how to stack Revs, 3D flying, etc. - How to add the adjustments on Rev handles. - Differences between "pro use only", "ultra light" and "rev equipped" rods. - Break down on mixing spar weights. - Vented with an ultralight frame? Yada yada...

I've been using the same method Don, with a good deal of success. Nice to not have a railroad spike in my back pocket all the time.

Nice work, now how about that bi-monthly quad column?

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.