Materdaddy

Well, I have an interesting mix of spars and such, but still no clear way to assemble the kite. I'll do some more counts of the spars, connectors, ferrules, etc. at some point, but there are 4 of each color of sail, so it looks like it should be a 16-cell Sierpinski Tetrahedral kite. Basically four 4-cell tetrahedral sections together.

Wow, thanks for the detailed reply. I'll try to get some time this weekend to make some stacks of parts and see if I can get something going, take some pictures, etc. based on your help. Thank you! This made me laugh, thanks for that, too! I don't think it's a stack of mini-deltas.

I purchased a large TRLBY stack a couple years ago, and when visiting the seller's house, he nearly gave this kite to me not knowing what it was. I also didn't know, but was curious so I bought it. I haven't had time to research the kite, but I'm assuming it's some sort of tetrahedral kite based on the shape of the pieces. Does anybody recognize this, have any links that might help me figure out what it is, how to assemble it, value, etc.? Thanks!

I'm in!

I'm in!

I'm in!

I'm in!

Welcome to KiteLife! Sounds like you have a lot of experience in kiting already. I'm still a newb, but I have a thing for TRLBY kites because of nostalgia. Based on where you've traveled/lived, are you in the tech industry?

Congrats @Paramedic!

Welcome to KiteLife! You're from just up the road. I'm pretty much a newbie too! If you ever come to North County SD, hit me up!

That's awesome! Here's a link for your browser: https://goo.gl/maps/EUAH8rdpHZU2

Welcome captain!

Wow, thanks for a great opportunity! I've bid on a couple of these (and 3Ds) on eBay, but I'm too cheap and I lose.... just like I'll probably lose this drawing, but I'm going to go for it anyways! I'm in!

Awesome pictures, welcome to KiteLife!

Welcome to KiteLife!

I recently acquired a stack of TRLBY kites that needs a little bit of work. I'm sure much of it is fine, but I'd like to take this opportunity to learn more about stacks anyways so I have a handful of questions to the experienced flyers of stacks. What kind of line should I use to make link-lines? Dacron? What kind of knots (and configuration) should I use for the lines? Clips or not? The TRLBY setup typically uses these paper clip type things to attach the bridle to the spars. Should those be used in stacking setups, or should I make little leaders that I larkshead lines to? What is easiest if I want to be able to change the stack size and/or fly the kite as a single quickly/easily? What weight of line for link-lines for various stack sizes/wind conditions? How long should the link lines be for TRLBY stacks? I've read 18". Anything special about length of the first/last set of link lines? Are all others equal? I think I read somewhere that you want to do something special with the link lines for the last kite, but I don't remember if it was longer altogether, or just one that points the kite a little differently than the rest of the stack. Any good links (preferably with pictures) of a "phantom" and how it works for larger stacks? How large of a stack can I fly without worrying about one? Should I have stronger lines at different points of the stack? I.e. 250# closest the lines, working down to 100# closest to the kite line? I actually have stacking lines that came with the kites, but they're pretty uneven, some had knots pull out, and they use the TRLBY clips, but many are rusty. Does anybody know where to get the paper-clip looking clips, as well as the little key-ring type clips used on TRLBY kites in bulk to make link lines?

I just picked up some kites from drdemonx this weekend. I hadn't seen your posts. My wife Tiffany and I met at UC Riverside! Small world! I didn't get into kiting until after leaving the area though. I grew up in Fontana where the Santa Ana winds wreaked havoc and I don't think vented kites would even be appropriate.

Congrats on the kite, but more importantly the twins!

Bozeman? I'll likely be going through there next summer. I have relatives (and Aunt and Uncle) in Gardiner and used to visit every summer as a kid. My cousins who grew up there moved from Gardiner, MT to Biskarck, ND to Port Richey, FL recently moved back to Bozeman. MT is a beautiful state! Welcome to KiteLife!

What city is it you started a kite festival, Atlanta? Welcome to Kitelife!

Welcome! Thanks for sharing the video. Kiteboarding looks fun!

PM Sent.

Ohhh, I'm in! I just saw the part about discussion as to why we should win. I don't really have a good reason other than the 4D (or a used 3D) has been on my list for a little while but my wife would kill me if I spent more money on kites in the foreseeable future.

Welcome!