[A letter to Invento-HQ and some other old/recent stuff]

My Seven will launch into a fade from ground. It needs careful tending as the winds close to the ground are a little variable...

 

When popping off the ground into a fade, yes there was some big arm movements. And steps too. I haven't tried it with my Sevens but the Gemini has the extra mass from having essentially 3 spines!

 

Glad to hear how you are doing.

[A letter to Invento-HQ and some other old/recent stuff]

G'day and welcome.

 

By Fade Launch, do you mean 

on back nose into the wind and rise, or

on belly nose away and POP into a Fade?

 

When I tried my Gemini, pop to a fade, thing just leaped into the air. Much higher than my others!

[Sometimes a little help goes a long way.]

Not nervous at all. I've lawn darted it before... Holes can be patched. Sticks can be replaced. And it was the easiest to grab at the time. 

 

Even my Rasta Jammin is capable of more than me at the moment but the Sevens are just really nice to fly. 

[IKE Fly in Pontiac, Illinois on 3-26-2016]

Great mix of kites. Love it!

[Seeking Nirvana]

Very sweet!

 

SUL's, barely feeling the wind yet the kite feels empowered by it. The calmness of action, the impossibly s-l-o-w rotations. A feeling of oneness. 

I love flying my SUL most of all. I'm glad you like your own 'vana and look forward to hearing more. 

[First Meetup of 2016 - March 20]

Always a good thing to have goals. 

[Kite Party 14 (2016)]

Great report. Kite Party is definitely on my list to attend. This whets the appetite even more. Thanks. 

[Light Wind Flying in the Windy Month....]

Great choice of tunes to match the flying. 

Mellow baby. 

Great job.

 

[As the day breaks]

Same kite, different day. Still sweet though. 

[Just one more]

Yes, very familiar. 

No, not alone...

 

I'm really digging my 7SUL. The calmness of action. Having to slow down and guide it through transitions. A big SUL wing is really fun and relaxing to fly. A little bit Zen even. Please post a review, after a little "get to know you" time. I've been curious on the 'Vana myself. 

[Whump Acquired]

Great debut. Looked like plenty of high jinx and fun was had by all. Many smiles in the pics. Well done. 

[Kites in the trunk]

I keep some kites on hand, at the ready. You know, just in case...

Nice selection. 

[Where There's A Will...]

Ha ha ha. I was thinking "23 degrees that's a great temp". But then I realised you are in Fahrenheit! Yep that is cold! Those micro kites are pretty cool. 

[Little Flying this Fall...]

That mesh delta is just glorious!

[Down in the dungeon]

Looks like plenty of room for a sleeping bag...

If one should visit the Kite Cave...

[Where am I now?]

It ain't about the destination, it's about the ride.

You meet folks along the way. Some ride for a short while, some for the rest of the way. But each one builds a memory. 

Keep it up mate. 

[Sunset Session 2015-12-01]

Nice clip. Great scenery. 

[Been There, Done That]

I'll go and check it out.