Wayne Dowler

Nope - the RNG is listening to me - this time - I hope - maybe - please .......!

Are you looking for a "true" fighter or an outdoor glider/fighter mix? Horvath's Urban Ninja serves that purpose well. I believe there are plans out there for it, he published them as open plans. It's a single line kite that can't be set up and forgotten - you must fly it all the time! I like to use it when there's just a hint of wind, but not enough to fly my quads. Satisfies the quad flier in me, I get to be active with the kite.

Agree with Rob - if it don't break, don't replace. I think some of my dual line sets go back to the mid '90s. Still working fine. Only reason I got some new, was to get some different lengths than what I had.

Looks rather serious!! Do you like having the strap go all the way to the top? If it's for wearing while flying, putting it up there might make sense. But I've seen a similar rig at WSIKF. Dr. Vernon and the Foster's use something similar to lighten their load. Theirs is more the open top quiver style, carrying 2 or 3 kites. Because of my team flying, I usually don't carry my kites while flying. We prefer to set up a camp and work out of there.

Took some serious searching. Hope the RNG is listening. Had to stop the silence with a ROAR!!

The best of thoughts as your situation resolves.

Where's my Dalek when I need him .......??

I know on Bazzer's caps - they won't fit 3 or 4 wrap frames without reaming them out. Yours being metal - that wouldn't work Bazzer's caps (and probably JB's) do fit diamond, 2 wrap, and all race rods from Rev. But still I would check for fit. They will go on, but hell to get off on some rods!!!

Crap! Why this feeling of impending doom over me? Should be used to it by now ......

It is so tough that many festival goers make their reservations as they leave! There is a group of quad fliers that are there the whole month of August.If you plan to go - make reservations as soon as possible.

How's the sail work without them?? I would guess just like any other Rev sail. Is yours the XX or the smaller 1.5 size?

Perfectly fine to fly with no springs, if you want it that way. You could use shrink wrap and heat it with a soldering iron to hold those springs, if you like that.

You mean it has NO LOGIC?? Spock gave me bad advice??? WWAAAHHHHHH!!

Oh the torture!! Do I just sit on my hands, quietly in anticipation? Or scream and shout from the rooftop? Neither has worked so far .........😭 ! Oh RNG - please consider me!!!

Paul - makes sense now. I always had the idea that doing this would end up with the bridle right up against the sail. Now I see that it really is just some minor adjusting to get the desired results. Are you using that many connecting knots at the hinge to eliminate it? Or? I see what you mean about all the new bridles. The 3 Winds uses a diamond shape in the top connection. Haven't studied John's Sync enough yet to comment. A home build out here is using something that Lam had a lot of input on. Seems pretty solid in all wind conditions.

Most indoor kites feel pretty limited outdoors. They usually are flown on short lines and there really isn't any "wind" to speak of. It's really easy to yank them out of the sky if you are too aggressive with your controls. Indoor has a certain style and outdoor conditions seldom favor it. Another reason most outdoor kites don't do well indoors. Too heavy and no "wind" to keep them working. I fly an Ozone, but you still have to be gentle or risk jerking it out of the sky. Light wind in general requires a certain finesse, it's a learned experience! For festival demos - bigger can be better! Full size SUL's really catch the attention of the viewer. But because of the specialized materials used - they can be pretty pricey. Back in 2002-3, my Ozone was $175? or so. Now for a good ultralight, you're looking at $300 on up .... unless you score on the used market.

Depends on how particular you want to be, Paul. Yes - for consistency, all the connections should pull from the same direction towards the middle. Is it absolute?? YMMV. I will admit to going over my kites and redoing bridle connections, making them all the same. Also when setting up - my caps and bunjis are set a certain way. For me it is all part of the patterning that keeps my brain at ease. For others - it keeps things untangled and "clean". Remember this little saying as you connect the vertical leg to the horizontal; - "little through big, big through little". Forms that hinge and knot. PS: Paul - you need to show me how you adjust a bridle to take out that "play" you're talking about. WSIKF!!! Or maybe I'll talk to Scotty W. first.

Almost every store (online or brick) carry some sort of winder. Laser pro winders, Prism winders, Crazy-8 winders, all will work. Got a set of regular handles? Convert them to snagless for only a few bucks! Easy enough to do! Watty did a video on it - step by step.

Just always err on the side of too strong a line, rather than take a chance with too little. Tails and or laundry will add to the load, so be prepared with several different strengths for conditions.

At 260 gr, you are almost doubling a stock quad's weight! Most come in at 9 - 12 oz. As Paul said - not a complete deal breaker, but severely hampers the performance. I would definitely try playing around with the balance and shed as much weight as possible. There was a fellow up here in Salem, OR that has done something similar to what you are doing. I only see him at WSIKF in August. Never seen his rig sitting on the ground, only flying. Pretty cool looking setup in the air, just not sure how he did it.

Can't help with the catch, but yes, a stiffer LE will help the throw. Are you throwing it from an end? Then the whole LE has to absorb the energy you use to throw it. Stiffer will means less wobble as it goes out. Also try aiming upward a bit. Even on short lines, it needs some decent energy and room to glide and drift down.

Well for some - those Trlbys do indeed seem to breed!! Seen at least 2 stacks of 10 - 12, here locally. Got lots of parts from unusable kites to keep the good ones flying.

LOL!! I miss the days of endless banter over the prizes. That give and take. Even though I have a perfect record, RNG all - Me 0.... 😢

Almost 3 weeks with little to no chatter?? WAKE UP!!