SparkieRob
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Only a couple of days to go!!
Let's go 977!!!!
Wooooo hoooo!
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Now THAT is a whole heap of sizzle...!
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A Jammin' from Skydog would fit that bill but I did notice it wasn't on your list. Pretty sure a Crossfire is a earlier model than the Jammin' but both are not "new" models.
Have a look in the classifieds for someone selling a higher spec kite but second hand. Some definite bargains to be had. Or. Even post a wanted ad in there.
Second hand can be great to learn on as you will be less concerned about keeping it crispy new. Allowing you to concentrate more on the sequence you are working on.
Have fun.
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Lots of tutorials on here. I still go back and watch them.
It is still a thrill to hear JB say, "just like that".
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Ahhh, when 2 deities get together only magic can occur. And some awe inspired mischief!
All hail the RNG!!!
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Remember how the really special drawings brought out the best of member trash talk..?!!
THIS ONE is definitely headed south for the beaches of Oz! Warm easterlies in the morning. Cool westerlies in the evening.
Hello RNG. You still kicking?
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How did you go?
Here in Australia it is internal diameter for measurements for water pipe and "class" rating for the pressure it can stand. Eg, 15mm class 18 gives an internal bore of 15mm (0.6 inches) at 1800kPa (261psi) pressure. Higher pressure gives a thicker wall.
At 6 foot you could even use a fishing pole. It even has loops for attachment on it. Rod holders are freely available too.
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Yes I do fly with quite a bit of brake but same handle set on a Vented Rev and the Polo, the Polo just sits deeper in the inverted position. I've even swapped out the bridles to compare and it still rings true. In fact, the Polo will fly in lower wind on the same frame than the Rev. These days I just use my Djinn full sail and go straight up to the Polo without any Mids inbetween. Just an interesting observation.
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Still in Perth. Rolling north, south, east and west. And the centre of the city too. Carparks, road verges, beaches and board walks.
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I have noticed that my VTD Polo is far more "comfortable" when flying inverted. It sits quite stable and nice in a upright hover but put it on its back and it is sooo much more stable than any of my Revs.
Purely an observation. Anybody else experience this?
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Welcome @Aussie Dazza, I was going to ask where you were from but... ha ha.
East cost. Bloody nice spots over there!
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Yep, a 3 wrap or 3 feathers frame. It's a bit heavy I feel for a full sale. Throw a full race frame in or a 2 wrap leading edge and it feels just more nimble.
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Congrats!
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I've got the Trick or Treat DVD Tim did quite a while ago. It is cool to put on as both watching it intently or as background. The music is pretty good too. Some very good freestyle flying in it. One of the best pure kite DVDs going still.
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When down the beach, I mostly fly 30's for keeping within a smaller space. To stake out I just point the handle tops upwind and push the bottoms into the sand. Unless it's a bit breezy, then I'll use a stake.
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The beast is back!!!!
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Hell yeah.
Umm, do we still taunt the RNG or has it gone to sleep...?
Wake RNG!!!
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I found some stainless steel rod that fitted inside some spare APA wing tensioners. Think it was 4mm. Shaved them to 5 grams and tried that in my Temptation Std. A little funky but a lot of fun.
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Flew a 4D on 20's once and thought it was alright. Good bit of kit. I found it a little twitchy with any more than a puff of wind. Not uncontrolled but bordering a little unstable. I had the chance to buy one second hand at a great price but never wanted to.
I HAVE a Kaiju and much prefer the style. I do prefer 7-10 feet lines but have used up to 30's. It doesn't ever feel unstable like the 4D did to me. It is a real gas to fly and never fails to do what I want it to do. Bought it new from the Kite Forge release and keep it in the "everywhere" bag.
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That's beach sand.
Is there a purpose of the white stuff/paint/goo on the handles? Added to make it less prone to snag (catch the kite lines)?
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Wasn't a custom but I would've made this exact design if it hadn't been a choice.
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SUL I'm using #50 x 100 feet.
UL #90 X 100 feet. These are for my Sevens. I need to get a #150 or #250 set for my Vented. I've kind of adopted 100 feet as the standard length for them. Like 120 is for quads.
But. That's if I'm working on figures or tricking. If I'm just flying for expression then #90 x 50 feet. Or 30 feet if I don't have much room.
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A non rev like quad. Q flaps on a dual line count?
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I think this is very cool. I think magic sticks could also come under the "lot of work for a little..". Good on you for applying a great design feature retrospectively to a common kite.
The LE T on my Djinn is one of my favorite innovations. Cleans up the kite framework considerably.
Might give this one a crack myself!
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KŪBE by Kite Forge (December 1st, 2023)
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Congratulations.