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Who is that masked man??

A short clip to show Scrapestry backlit by the sun.

The Sunset Fade kite has been reserved..

Making Progress.. Starting to see the final image.. (This one is unlike my others in that is it symmetrical) That pattern isn't offset like usual.. After conferring with the owner, this kite will be named "The Hive"

And the first of 4 panels is basted. Having to change my pattern plan slightly because the kite was requested to be a exact 1.5 size.. Required me to grow my pattern plan by a few inches to accommodate..

Just a short <90 second clip to share how I get to see the Diamonds pattern emerge from a striped sail each time. This is when I get to truly see the stage I call the "mock up" and is the first real indicator of how the final kite will appear.. Until this point the pattern is truly just in my head. The Layout from the initial stripes isn't a mockup. it allows me to see the color mix but not the actual placement of segments. This difference is far more prevalent when the color count is higher than 3.. A great example of this difference can be shown with the Feeling Gray sails, The Layout doesn't show the real pattern of the sails as they begin to take shape. The real trick to these builds is taking the stripes and de-conflicting the colors in your plan to prevent two diamonds of the same color from ending up side by side.

@NCREVR Looks like we have you surrounded. Guess you are just going to have to fly with us

Very Cool Congrats!!!

After extensive self reflection, I've come to the conclusion I'm offended by this topic.. Specifically the word "might" 🎵🎶

Initial mockup hints at the final look for this commissioned sail. This one will be symmetrical and will have a few extra bells and whistles.. LE on this one will be black. Basting will be this weekend.. This being a commissioned piece, the owner will get to name it as he sees fit.

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More Icarex arrived today.. Stay Tuned!!

Depending on the wind range you are looking for the following could all be great options. Midvent B Series used Vented B Series Used Freilein Vertigo Max Eliot Shook 75%

Converted it to JPG as i was unable to see the original pic without downloading.. Very nice work!!!

OK this happened just now.. The UPS guy stops... just to talk!

If you don't get to your destination because one spot was too good to pass up..AND you forget where you were going anyway.. Wasn't important..

🏁 Great show of respect and a prime example of how to do business as part of a community.. Wish I could like it twice!

Glad the kite made it there safely and even happier that you are pleased. looking forward to some video

Thank You.. Welcome to KiteLife.. You'll find the conversations here much like the conversations there at Flying Smiles...

Was that You i met at Flying smiles?? I was there showing Eliot my kite builds..

Guilty Why do you think I have the 4 Lines Everything Counts thread... GUILTY and truck, and storage area. Way beyond Guilty And my new contributions if you dream ways to put new ripstop patterns together. if you refuse to follow a pattern because "it's so limiting" if you film your kites just to watch them sparkle

@ACrop ---> @jsc2501 was with us in Corolla in April.. @jsc2501, Hit me up off line, I can help you with a bridle at least..

Aye, Good call and Appreciated.

The Feeling Gray set is coming along.. Sail #1 is a straight fade based on my diamonds technique. the other two sails resulted from starting two offsetting designs and mixing the halves with every other basting run.. It resulted in a pair of sails with a much less distinct transition pattern but an overall look that mimics its mate.. Basting is done.. Centers and sewing remain..