SparkieRob

It's under a week, time for some banter... It may be winter here in Oz but the days have been glorious!! I know how much kites love this. And, I have a brother for it to keep it company, Brother Raster... 977 Sent from my iPhone using KiteLife mobile app

Oh baby! Love this too much! Sent from my iPhone using KiteLife mobile app

There are a few big show kites that don't need lifters. I think Peter Lynn octopus' don't need a lifter either. Sent from my iPhone using KiteLife mobile app

That second picture... Got me right in the heart. Did this with all 3 of mine, just soaking the love up. Sent from my iPhone using KiteLife mobile app

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I got mine from Kent at A Wind of Change kites. Sent from my iPhone using KiteLife mobile app

I hear that. Quite often I'll be flying at 2 or 3am... Sent from my iPhone using KiteLife mobile app

Not that I'm trying to talk you OUT of getting another kite... Consider the Diamond Frame in a Full sail as an alternative. What is your lightest wind frame? I used to use a 2 frame but found Black Race a better fit for my style. Now I use Diamonds in my 1.5SUL from 0 to about 16km/h. Sent from my iPhone using KiteLife mobile app

Dogstaking is where the kite lines are run around or through something so you face into the wind to fly. Usually the kite is in front of you. Sent from my iPhone using KiteLife mobile app

A Rev bag. Plenty said about it already but it's tough and got lots of space. I have a suite of revs and a couple of SLK's. Larger ones, 6 foot rok and a 15 foot delta with line on a card winder as halos are very compact. It holds my banner and pole too. It is a little pricy but worth it. Sent from my iPhone using KiteLife mobile app

When you have taken it to the next level for years.... ...it's then time to take it to another level. Behind you brother. [emoji106]🏻 Sent from my iPhone using KiteLife mobile app

Might have to change my second set of black race out of my sons kite and give him a 2 frame then... Sent from my iPhone using KiteLife mobile app

He meant the elapsed time on the clip. With hands, it's a good general rule but you will develop a comfortable position within the rule. Sent from my iPhone using KiteLife mobile app

The other problem with a helium filled sail would be the stitches... Sent from my iPhone using KiteLife mobile app

Have you considered converting your existing handles? 1465615398.723858.jpg] Sent from my iPhone using KiteLife mobile app

Depends on who you ask... I've never tried the Diamond frame in another sail so I can't give a fair comparison. The set up will fly, with pilot effort, in zero wind though. I got the Magic Sticks as insurance for the Diamond frame, a truss system in conjunction with the French. Skill will go far better than gear. For zero I prefer my Indoor rev on 20 feet. One thing, the TKC SUL 1.5 is the same as a B Series except for the leading edge pocket. It is made from lighter fabric. Sent from my iPhone using KiteLife mobile app

A TKC White Ghost 1.5 SUL with a Diamond frame, French Bridle and Magic Sticks. A Low/Zero wind monster. 1465483218.185201.jpg] Sent from my iPhone using KiteLife mobile app

I've heard of pilots showering their kites. ....no further comment as I'm sniggering a little... Sent from my iPhone using KiteLife mobile app

Zen and a Reflex are 2 different animals in terms of flight behaviour. I've flown a Zen. Slow and graceful. Only seen a Reflex been flown. Very undecided about that wing. One thing to consider would be a Diamond frame for your full sail. Capable of zero wind flight. Sent from my iPhone using KiteLife mobile app

I did this, the B2 and B1.5 stack too. I had to tune the "inner legs" of the train as its not a linear expansion between them. Looks awesome! Sorry about no instructions with the sticks, glad you got them sorted. With regards to the line coming off, could've been attached in front of the bridle knot. Will hold for a while. Sent from my iPhone using KiteLife mobile app

Many MANY happy returns Brother. Sent from my iPhone using KiteLife mobile app

It has been a little over 3 months since my last entry. Wow! Time flies doesn't it! Work was booooming and I was taking advantage of all the extra shift hours available. However. I miss spending time with the things that make me happy. The important things. My growing family. My friends. My kites. My son, our middle child, just turned 8. Growing into a fine young boy. Around 2 years ago, when he was 6 and this still blows me away, said "he wanted a kite just like mine but different". After talking with him for a while to find out exactly what he was after, yep he wanted a Rev. So I set him up on Watties colouriser. http://kitepaint.com/#!/ He played with it for a while, came up with some pretty cool designs too. We chatted about different kites. I told him that he could earn extra money by doing jobs and that if he stuck with it I would match him dollar for dollar. After explaining what that meant, he had a quiet grin of determination. Then it hit me. He might get a Pro before I do!! He did all sorts of jobs to keep topping up the kite fund. Some were easy, some were not. He went without lots of treats to put that money to it as well. I began taking him out flying with me. His attention span got better and a kind of stillness would come over him when we flew. We sat down a month before his 8th birthday and did the numbers. He was about 6 months from a B Series, poor little fella wanted it sooner than that. I had a quiet word to my wife, then began to feel him out for a scheme. He had gone off his technicolor dream coat rev, thank me later Baz! He was liking the older style Blue Grey B Series. Which is good as it would match my Red and Grey B's. We got a Travel frame package ready to fly. It came just before his party so he could show all his mates. We have had a couple of flights on his new sail. The winds were a little light for the 3 wrap travel frame but he had fun. I would like to say a big thanks to Kevin Sanders as he sent my boy a set of his handles and a stake. A much lay appreciated gift. Now, once he's got the hang of it, I'm putting him on some 30's and we are going to the streets!!!

I've got a Rasta Jammin.... But I'm keeping it. They will make a nice pair, When I win this!!!!! Sent from my iPhone using KiteLife mobile app

Ouch! I had a SUL come in a tube that had this dispairingly large dent in the side of it. The kite was unhurt. I was relieved. When I ship kites I make sure that there is a couple of layers of bubble wrap around the kite itself. Sent from my iPhone using KiteLife mobile app

Congrats Norm Sent from my iPhone using KiteLife mobile app