Wayne Dowler

On the West Coast - we call them "vibes"!

Try watching this http://kitelife.com/forum/topic/5300-what-are-your-favorite-gliders-at-the-moment/page-2#entry34176

I have a Mega - Plutz, but I also use a wand for line control!!! Try setting the towpoint towards the rear mark on the bridle markings and see if that doesn't help!! Where do you have the nose adjustment set?? Too much climb can interact with your turning and slow it down! Remember it's a rear towpoint, not forward, and reacts differently than say a Wala or Skate! Anticipate your turns before you're ready to do them and "set them up"!! I've found launching easy if you put the kite on it's back and almost cast it like a flyrod! But again, it's easy for me using a wand! Let me see if I can find a link to one of my videos, it doesn't show the Mega, but it does show some of the "touch" used! And the wand!

If you notice any imbalance caused by the repair, try adding an equal sized piece 180* from the repair for balance! I had to re-glue my LE down and used equal sized dots of glue on both sides, so as to not affect the balance of my sail!

Must be an East Coast "thing"!!

Dude is dreaming!!! You taking any meds for that?? Delusional I tell ya!!

For low wind on the Swift - try setting the nose a bit forward, knots closer to the top marks on the bridle! Seems contrary, but it seems to work!

OK - Indoor Rev vs Outdoor Rev: Sail is a tiny bit bigger, lighter, and the rods are equal to one wrap for the Indoor! No bridle either! Handles are longer (14") and we use about 10' lines! I've seen videos of several other Revs (Zen, SUL) used indoors, but I tried the SUL and got an Indoor right away! Best tool for the job IMHO!! Dualies: The Swift - I'm not sure about that one, might be a tad heavy for indoor! I'd suggest something like the Echo or Inak or even a 4D, maybe a used Wren! I have an Inak, but haven't really connected with it yet!! Another thing available is one of the indoor gliders, Wala, Skate, iFlite, Plutzs, Zero-G, etc. Many can be used both in or out, depending on wind (or the lack of)!! They are active, but gentle, requiring a smooth hand to make them work best! Got more questions - glad to answer!! PS: just got back from flying!!! Std, 120's, Race rods!! SWEET!!

--Pete has only 580 posts, so it can't be as high as 1000!!

Yes, I've been watching & suspected 100 was a threshold. I noticed your "Fair Weather Cruiser" & thought maybe it was some kind of special honor you had been given. Now I'll have to ponder what mine might be, perhaps "no eye deer" or "May the forest be with you". Check your profile page (in EDIT mode). You may be able to change it (Member Title). If not, obviously that threshold is above 100 (?), but again I don't know. I just went there one day, and it let me change it ............ Didn't even realize I could change it, but with over a thousand posts, I figured to give it a try!! It worked for me!!

I'm not sure "anything" works, but it can't hurt to try everything!! RNG, RNG, random is as random does!!

Giving me a bad case of "Binary on the Brain"!!

Pretty rare to find used, but I had to ask anyway!!

I had forgotten about the provided case being short! All my old Prisms had bags that would either fold for break down or extend for full length! My Ozone has a nice padded case that is full sized and even holds a lineset inside!

Yeah, I bent a ferrule first time I flew my 4D just last week. I had ordered a repair kit but I think I skipped the ferrule. Guess it's time for another order... Again - unless needed to save space or something, no need to break down LEs! I bought a 60" long bag and carried 6-7 kites in there easy!!

I know the odds are against me, but I need to ask - anyone got a good used Zen for sale? I've made due with an SUL for several years, but am looking to put a Zen in my bag! I'm looking for either a "ghost" white or blue fade, but will consider anything based on price! Maybe someone is looking to upgrade to a custom color combo and looking to move the one you have?? Feel free to contact me if you have something!! Thanks!!

I use the "underground" all the time for winds locally, but there is no station really close to my field! I've checked the "other" stations in their page, but found none very close! But it does give me some indication of how the winds are on the day, close to my field! The only way to check for sure, is to go there and see for myself! Luckily, I have stuff for most all wind conditions and can fly almost every time, but I'm an exception to most! Plus if the wind is that bad, I've got an indoor facility close by to use!! Idea is great, too bad they didn't have even more stations to get readings from!!

Hey, maybe she's on to something!!! Trying to influence the RNG by speaking a language it understands, just might work!! Then again..............! We know how random the RNG can be!

Well now! You have most of the wind conditions covered - now get out there and fly!!

I think she's got all of us this time!!

Now he just needs a full sail to go with it!! Then he's got most of the wind range covered!!

I'm using a Rev bag - does everything I need it for! Got 8 kites, a bunch of line sets, 2 sets of handles, and extra frames too! Only thing I added to it was a second strap, so now I can wear it as a backpack and have my hands free!

How many drawings have you won lately ? About the same as you!! OOPS! Just checked the winner's list and saw you - my bad!!! LUCKY!!!

If it weren't for bad luck, you'd have no luck at all............!

That would be a fine choice and with all the goodies you get with the package, your next kite (vented) can be "Kite only" with the frame you're missing!! Check to see if lines are included in the package you decide on, if not remember to get some!!