Russ Wilson

View Advert Prism Roll Up Kite Bag - New Prism Kite bag new. Burrito style bag. Can hold kites, line sets and handles. Has over the shoulder carry strap. Retails at $120. Can meet for sale any where from westside Portland Metro, OR to Long Beach WA. $75 or best offer Advertiser Russ Wilson Date 08/15/2022 Price $75 Category Accessories Brand Prism Model Roll up bag  

View Advert Kite buggy - Peter Lynn Stainless Steel Folding Peter Lynn Stainless steel folding kite buggy for sale. Lightly used 2-3 times. Fits in a manageable size bag (included) for storage and transport. Can drive to meet up anywhere near Long Beach Wa, Portland Oregon, or Eugene, OR. Msg me before you buy if you're worried about being too far. $250 OBO Advertiser Russ Wilson Date 11/27/2022 Price $250 Category Accessories Brand Peter Lynn/Flexifoil Model Folding Stainless Steel  

Really hard to get camping/lodging the week of WSKIF. I'd suggest staying across the river in Ft. Stevens. We used to do that a lot and then drive over to Long Beach for the day.

Glad it arrived and will get some use. Give me a yell if you're going to WSKIF and we can get together for a fly. Not sure if JB has recruited you, but he's trying to get 100 guinea pigs for the mega fly. It should be a lot of fun.

Does Mario di Lucca sell the lights himself or does he go thru a re-seller? Would enjoy getting a set to play with.

Yes, it is still available. I believe it is an SUL, but I'm not the best Rev historian. If I remember correctly, I got the kite from KiteConnection/Dave Shenkman years ago. It is very lightweight - compared to other Rev's I've owned. I've only flown it a couple times. Right now it sits in the bag since I've been flying a Phoenix Ash for the last 3 years.

SOLD Revolution 1.5 B series kite - with John Barresi's endorsement. In great condition - kite has seen light use. Kite and spars (2 wrap), lines (LaserPro Gold 90# x 90'), and handles - RTF Asking $200 buyer pays shipping USPS Priority CONUS only

Revolution 1.5 B series kites - with John Barresi's endorsement. In great condition - kites have seen light use. Kite and spars, lines (LaserPro Gold 90# x 120'), and handles - RTF SOLD Red - Full sail with black race rods (green label) SOLD Rainbow - Mid-Vent with 3 wrap spars SOLD Yellow - Vented with gold label spars Asking $200 each buyer pays shipping USPS Priority (will sell individually or as a set) CONUS only

SOLD Revolution B Pro series kite custom made by Bazzer. In great condition with 4 wrap spars. Kite has seen light usage. Kite and spars only - no lines or handles. Asking $275 buyer pays shipping USPS Priority CONUS only

Revolution SUL in good condition with 2 wrap spars and lightweight bridle. Kite has seen light usage. Kite and spars only - no lines or handles. Asking $150 buyer pays shipping USPS Priority CONUS only

Thanks for sharing the reality of dual line flying guys - it is really helpful. I've been flying quads for so long I'm expecting dual line to behave the same - it doesn't. Maybe this is my wife's subtle way of forcing me to exercise more

Thanks for confirming this is just a skill thing - not a total impossibility. We've been walking forward to keep the stall at the edge of the wind window - sounds like we're going to have to move even more to hold it as we move to the center. Guess I better put my track shoes on

We've been practicing our stalls and had fair success at the edge of the wind window. We can even slide roughly 10', but as we get closer to the center of the wind window forward flight takes over and we lose the stall slide. We've been doing this in 10-12 mph wind. I'm curious is this to be expected (at that wind level) or is it just my skill are still sub-Jedi? I don't mind working on my skill level, but wanted to make sure this wasn't an exercise in futility at that level of wind.

@RobB Thanks for the recommendation on the Hypnotist - you were spot on. We've had a chance to buy several higher end stunt kites and for our current level of experience the Hypnotist is my go-to kite. It truly is built like a tank. The center spar's shock absorber seems like it will take almost any abuse I throw at it. Thanks for pointing me in the right direction.

Agreed, and it provides rationale for buying more toys. You know the saying - "he who dies with the most toys wins"