Wayne Dowler

For carrying purposes, it was recommended to me years ago, to use two shoulder straps. That way you can carry it like a backpack and not worry about it sliding off to the side. Plus it leaves both hands free!

We usually use short soccer cones and form them into a wedge shape on the beach. All the handles close together at one end of the wedge, then all the kites down at the other. No matter how well you mark it out, seems like someone will still walk through - oh well.

Side note - how are the P3X different from the P series (100, 200, 300)? Never have tried any....

Scott Weider also uses one for half of a routine he does. Doesn't Lisa W.? Not too many from the West Coast use them, I think.

It is not rocket science folks - use common sense and change if conditions warrant. Unless you have deep pockets or unlimited access to new kites ...... Most of us can feel our kites. We know when they are reaching their limits. Why push it? I don't depend on numbers (mph) for feedback, my hands can tell. Develop that feel!!

Congrats! Can't win by default either ....!😦😦😦

Told you - I won this by default!!😅😅

Only yellow line I know is Shanti SkyBond. Used it myself and plenty of good reviews from the eastern fliers. JB has a bunch of tutorials on this site - you might want to check them out ....... Where about exactly?

My regularly used kites are in the trunk year round, ready to fly all year long. Haven't had one fail YET!!! Knock knock!!!

Can't really help you on the anchors, but I do suggest gloves while handling the line! Make a "walk down tool" from a carabiner and a strap, to walk that kite down safely. Or there are fancier ones out there,The main thing is to safely bring the kite down and not create excess tension in the reel.

Welcome! Not being made as far as I know. You might be able to make something if you know the type of rod used. May have to use a slightly different rod too. All depends on if those rods are still availoable.

OK - does this mean I win by default?? 4/20/19 was the drawing date !!!!! I know, he's in Italy!! Just thought I'd give him a hard time!! 😈

Are you on FaceBook? There are several - for sale/WTB pages there. If you belong, you might try them too.

Glad meet you also. Or maybe it was remeet? Anyway, riff probably has more info on those SkySharks than I do. I know Rev, others, not so much.

Sorry - no builder here. We just use what came in the kites - P series spars. Haven't been on their website to compare with anything else .... Being you build, my guess is that you would have the better idea on them!

Our outdoor Phoenix kites are using P100, P300, and P400 SkyShark rods. One of our team members went with P2's once as a trial, but a piece of the LE broke. Typically P2's are used as dually frame parts, as they don't have as big a distance to span. Plus the dually designs usually don't put as big a stress on them. P90 is as light as I've seen on quads.

Prism lines? Maybe not so bad then. Lines are your only connection to your kite. You can feel it, little gusts, lulls, how it reacts, better with them. Higher end lines also don't stretch as much during flight, again giving you better feel. It might not be quite as important on a foil, but you will definitely feel the difference on the framed kites. If you flew a lot on the original set - quite possible you might have nicked them and they failed due to that. Or they may have just simply worn out. I have older lines I still use today. But I'm careful to match kite and lines to my wind. Look at the lines - are they fuzzy looking? Probably fairly worn. Especially at the point the lines cross each other. Better lines use a tighter weave and handle the "crossing" . As with most things - let your budget be your guide. But try to get the best lines you can afford.

If your new line set only cost $20, don't expect better from it. Lines are your only connection to the kite, do not cheap out on them. I haven't bought dualie lines in quite a while, but I wouldn't be surprised to see a $50 price tag on them. We regularly pay close to $100 per set for quads. Look for spectra lines, not dacron or polyester. Brand names are Laser Pro Gold. Skybond, or Shanti Speed.

3??? Save some to go around for us!!!!

It's a bit confusing, but I'll try: Most light wind kites are smaller to save weight. Most outdoor sails are in the 6'-7' range. You can still put very light rods in them and not overtax them. The 4D mentioned was also designed to be an indoor/outdoor kite, most all indoor kites are smaller. Mid range sails tend to be bigger - 7'-8'. You will notice a change in sparring, now you see bigger tubes for framing. The larger sail captures more wind and depending on design, can be a trick kite or precision kite or a little of both. High wind kites get smaller again, but keep the heavier sparring. They are very robustly built and because you have higher wind, don't need as much sail area as the medium wind kites. Reasonable??

That is one of the older versions by the paneling. I still fly mine, it's the last generation, with rounded panels.

Don't be greedy !!!

By the amount of comments on this - should win this easily!!! :}

See pix of your kites pretty regularly from Mr. Chilese's camera on FaceBook! Glad you're here!

One opinion - don't "cheap out" on lines! They are your only connection to the kite! Kite line is expensive for a reason - it is made specifically for flying. Their are certain properties kite line has, that other stuff doesn't. Buy the best lines you can afford!