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Just a few seconds of flying video. Glare made much of the video unusable...

OK I'm not absolutely sure about this but I know the Exodus and Vertigo models are Ocean Shores Kites (OSK) models. I'm speculating the WindRider models are other models from Freilein that to my knowledge are not associated with OSK. Now IF that statement is true, I'll just say that Andy has a great grip on Quality control and very exacting standards. I do not know if the other models would meet the same standard.

Wonderful Progress.

@EjayReally enjoyed flying with you over that last few days. You've now experienced some of that clean beach wind we talk about. and a lot of it.

NOTE, Youtube decided to put an ad on my video without any partner agreement in place. I do not monetize nor does the ad represent an endorsement by me in ANY way.

Your most likely issue is swirling breezes where you fly.. From the house, the trees or even the mountains. Single line kites are pretty much designed to be stable and float in the sky with very little input required.. Dual line kites need to be more persistent control but are still susceptible to the wind direction(s) and swirl. More lines will not solve your issue and/or give you the desired effect. There are a few kites that go from single to dual line but not typically while in the air. For your stated objective, an quality single line sled with longer line to get you above the swirl might work. But something like the HQ Convertible kite might fit your bill and allow you to go back and forth between formats as you see fit. Not sure as to its availability though.

@John Barresi What's That?? You need my mailing address?? 😁

I was having the birds nest issue and found that tip. Haven't had more than one or two since and that's been over a year. I personally use goo gone to clean my needle every bobbin or so and occasionally when it will skip a stitch. The Bonded thread worked so well for me as a solution that I went back and used basting tape I had from before that I thought was too sticky. Seam/basting tape tends to collect for me one of two places.. Either little balls of it gather on the needle which I just clear off with q-tip and Goo Gone and occasionally (only recently in fact) it will be on the bottom of the presser foot. I just added that to my places to clean with Goo Gone and have found it manageable. Personally,I've never used backing tissue but I know others that do.. Except for the Balloon, Spider and Snowflake kites, I'm really only sewing straight lines. My machine is a cheap Brother and has gotten me through 80+ kites now with no issues other than cleaning. Many people will advocate for a walking foot. That may or may not be what you need. individual choice applies here. I will say you should never have to push or pull your fabric through,. you should only be guiding or steering.. Hope these tips help..

Think I'm just looking for gaps to put a kite in these days,

and this

Something like this??

Thank you. 15" Is my preferred size. I will fly 13"'s with the Smaller 72" size sometimes.

Field Test. Kite is ready for action...

So quick test in Mesh conditions verified the flutter condition has not been corrected. I still have a few more options.