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I'm liking the "racing stripes" look. Black and White checkers on a red sail could be cool.

I got to fly last Saturday, but were literally hip deep in it now.

Out the kitchen window.

Anyone else in snowmagedon II. Many of you have followed my sewing projects and seen this table in the background, but now it's yot some snow on it.

As a first quad and EXP is a good deal and will treat you fine. The sail is nylon vs polyester, which a higher end will have. The frame is the same three wrap that the B series and classics have. I've never flown a exp, but if money is an issue, I'd say go with the exp. If your inland, I'd actually recommend a 1.5 SUL to pull you thru the lulls in between the gusts. The biggest difference is the quality of the lines. Exp has cheaper lines than the higher end kites. If you stick with it you'll end up buying them anyway. What's cheaper in the long run?

The resolution on the last two photos doesn't seem as crisp as the earlier ones. Overall it's turning out pretty good. The Brother XR1300 I'm using is probably at it's limit, but I'm taking it slow. This bag is all about using stiffer fabrics and reinforcements, first bag was to light and flimsy. As far as rods vs tubes, I have the tubes, so tubes. I fly solo and have never seen anyone near me with a quad, or remotely serious about flying. The coast is 200 slow miles away from me, I only get over there 5-6 times a year. I can manage to not step on my own bag. But good recommendations and thanks for following.

Got the three major pieces sewn together today. Pockets are built with 1 1/2 grossgrain, Coats sport zippers, 4- way mesh & 2" seatbelt. Sleeves are built from the same mesh french seamed to 200D double ripstop nylon. Top of the sleeves are edge bound with 1 1/2" grossgrain, 1/2" grossgrain dividing the sleeves, straight stitched and bar tacked at the opening. Next step is hemming the fold over flap and velcro strips. Then edge bind the whole thing in seatbelt. Thinking about capturing some 6mm pultruded tube in the long edges to keep the roll tidy.

I'm already flying this in my subconscious, meanwhile shoveling the driveway. RNG take me away!

I tucked the straps on my bag in 10 inchs on each end for that reason. Hear you on why the kite bags are so expensive, their not as easy as they look. I'm in 40-70$ on materials only. Then you have to figure out everything, else . Owning something custom and one off is priceless. Nothing as good as someone asking "where did you buy that", and telling them that you built it!

Little more grab handle detail. Put a straight stitch along the edge of the seatbelt and stuffed some batting left over from a new front door install. Turned out pretty nice.

The strap going to the top keeps the weight low, this was not thought out well on the first one. This should work better, but won't hard to change later.

Built some zippered pockets for lines and handles. This one is going to be wearable while flying but have a little more storage. Buckles are from local climbing company for thier bouldering pads, should be indestructible.

Time for an upgradde? Any "Idiocracy" fans on here? Upgradde!

This forum has been pretty slow lately. Hopefully people have been building things this winter. At Riff`s request I'll post up a design build. I built a roll up bag a while back, as a first reintroduction to sewing. It was crude, but kept me and my kites mobile while flying. After a dog pissed in my Dlk bag that was laying on the ground. I decided this was essential. Built the first bag out of X-Pac fabric from the local store that sells used sporting goods and offers resoleing and sewing repairs. They also have an impressive selection of fabric and notions. Bought , built and sold a few kites and decided it was time for a new bag. This should hold 5-8 Rev's and be seriously over built. Heavy on seatbelt! These pics are of the first bag.

Hypnotist photo didn't fit in the last post. Sold.

For sale a few seldom used dual lines. All have been flown about a dozen times no holes, repairs or damage. Prism Micron - 39" WS. Comes with 50# x 35ft lines and finger straps. Two available if want a stack. 35$ each + shipping. Microns are sold! SkyDog Jammin'- 86" WS. Comes with 150# x 80ft lines and straps. Yo-Yo machine, has extended bridle and Yo-Yo stoppers. 75$ + shipping. Prism Hypnotist- 94" WS. Comes with 150# x 85ft. Lines and straps.100$ + shipping. Hypnotist is sold! All via. Paypal.

Any chance this is still available?

Only thing I have a hard time with is knowing if the kite is stable enough to time the pull. You seem to drive it to the top and pull. I think I slowly get it to top and if it bobbles I bail. So Whump it up and pull before the wind directs where it goes?

Everything looks smoother when you do it. Thanks for the advise!

Sold!

I have a over built 100% mesh for the gnarly days. Looking to fill a gap in the bag.

JB hasn't contacted me, but i could be in. What's the camping / lodgeing scene up there. I'm super dialed on the Oregon coast. Years of surfing there. I know nothing of Washington, hear it's a different deal.

Arrived today in perfect condition. Definitely a SUL, spectra bridle and all. Might need some bungi tweeks but other wise unused condition. Second pic is 6.5 ounces. Thanks Russ!

For sale or trade. Revolution reflex spider RX. Lime color. Flown 5 times by me. 1 extra reflex shaft and standard shaft. Has been sold on here before. Photos copied from that post. Hope that's ok. I rarely get winds high enough to need this much venting. 175$ or trade for b series mid vent or B2.

Flys normal, I bought a classic as my first Rev. I didn't know anything about Revs or Jon's history with them. Although I had met him and already owned a kymerra. I also picked up a reflex spider "thanks riff". But I rarely have a need for that much venting. Probably going to sell it and pick up a mid vent.