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THAT was actually very useful. Thanks. Now, next show us one with roll bars...Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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If you got the Deep Space Vtd, I can recommend the "Trick or Treat" DVDs Tim has. Great kiting scenes and tutorials. The line leaders he makes are great too. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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I can understand not needing multiples but.... I've flown a stacked pair of Supers and it was awesome!!! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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The Deep Space series are very well respected kites and you couldn't go wrong with a Benson. Outstanding build quality. You could also look for a "strong standard" which is a standard sail with a stronger frame. Put a set of wind brakes on. There are also "mid vents" and "light vents" from Sky Sport Designs (Lam). Do heavy lines slow down a dual enough in higher winds for tricking or would that not be enough? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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I will be getting a Seven VTD for my vented dual though. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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I'd go full vent Rev if you want to fly if it's too windy for duals. Having said that, I fly my B2 Std all the way up to 20mph. Then I put in its 3 frame... Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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I borrowed a Silver Fox 2.5 Vented from a mate. Never really got on with it. Don't get me wrong, it's a nicely put together kite. It's big at 2.5 meters, over 8 feet. Looks pretty cool too. Didn't try any tricks with it. Just carved around, fade it pretty sweet. As an alternative, there are a high wind standards. Lumokites has the SkyKiller and Vital who both go way past 10mph. L'atelier has a few too. SKD has a Vented in the final stages of development. R-Sky have some venteds too. Soul, Q-Pro, Sky Sport Designs (Lam), there are quite a few really. What kites do you have? Might do well to try and match to those is you can. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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From the album: SparkieRob's Photos
Barely enough wind to tickle the leaves and I was flying this bird on 100 feet! Truly a great UL. -
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A great afternoon to fly a wicked kite. -
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With the sun behind, it gets a bit of an ethereal glow. -
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This is my Seven Standard from Sport Kite Design. Meticulous attention to detail, really blows me away every time. Very sweet bird. -
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My 3yo created this on my iPad while I was cleaning my kites. Bless her. -
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A great shot showing the truss network of the French bridle and Magic sticks.-
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Just giving it a little swim. The rods can handle it! -
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Only the LE is visible. -
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Pimped out 1.5 SUL with a frenchie, sticks and diamonds. -
I have never minded a single shoulder strap. Carried my tool bag like that for longer than I care to admit. Never seems to slide off. I use the roll up types though so I don't need that hand to hold anything, I've rolled it all up. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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That's a nice looking bag. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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One of the things I'm really appreciating with duals is the way you can really connect with a certain kite. And others the connection just isn't there no matter how hard you try. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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I'm sure you could still use a Gopher... Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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Nice to see all that "frosting". Great pics.
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Been thinking about the "360 throw down" and if you ran so that the kite flew an ellipse (or even an egg shape) instead of a circle you could do it in a higher wind range as you spend less of the arc with the wind... Hmmm
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Recently got a hold of a NikNak by Skyburner Kites and I'm really keen to see how this performs in my zero conditions.
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N +10 for me... for years my 'wish list' has always been like a top 10 list ! I could easily name off 10 kites that I want to get, but I've been trying to limit myself to one quad, one dual, and one SLK for the last few years. Yep, same here. I could name the next 10 I'm getting, it's just the order changes. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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When ever the kids come with me to fly kites, I set out a couple of dogs stakes. Once they've had enough and want to take turns at whatever I'm flying, I tie theirs off so they are still up for later. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk