SparkieRob

I second the fact it's a great way to mark your spot. I have an OzFeather banner and it gets out whenever we go to a park or beach. Great offering. Sent from a Galaxy 8 Far Far Down Under.

One of the hardest parts of adulting is making/taking the choice to end the suffering of a fury family member. Sorry for your loss. Sent from a Galaxy 8 Far Far Down Under.

Pic. Sent from a Galaxy 8 Far Far Down Under.

Test Highlight post, Top right of screen, curved arrow. Thanks. Sent from a Galaxy 8 Far Far Down Under.

Help. I can't find the option to quote a post. Android KL app. App, and operating system are up to date. I get options but not the quote one. Either that, or I can't remember how I used to do it. Sent from a Galaxy 8 Far Far Down Under.

Itchy Ichi... Sent from a Galaxy 8 Far Far Down Under.

Love it! Good to hear how you are going. I've got a SKD 7Vtd and I love it for the lumpy inland winds. The vents really take the edge off. Keep it up. Sent from a Galaxy 8 Far Far Down Under.

Just to clarify; I doubt I could sustain more than 2 complete circles, my attention would need to move on... But it's got me thinking now! Sent from a Galaxy 8 Far Far Down Under.

Something to aim to!!! What points does a 2 minute continuous side slide get..... Sent from a Galaxy 8 Far Far Down Under.

I love that centre detail. Very nice. Sent from a Galaxy 8 Far Far Down Under.

Hey @RussWilson With regards to putting a set of TK leaders to your snag less, you could put a small loop of high test kite line through and larks the leaders to that. Also provides a sacrificial point to wear out on the metal rather than the leaders. Failing that, to the drill press... Sent from a Galaxy 8 Far Far Down Under.

Can also attach through the back of the sail onto the lower spreader T piece. The tail will sit flat against the back of the sail in the V. Sent from a Galaxy 8 Far Far Down Under.

Nice set up. Good luck to all. Sent from a Galaxy 8 Far Far Down Under.

I've got an 8 meter (25 feet) Occy that I use #150 for. I wouldn't go any lower on mine. Agree with the suggestion of #500 line. Don't mess with the bridle as they are set from factory. UNLESS you have some fairly major issues with it in flight behaviour. Octopuses look amazing in the sky. Sent from a Galaxy 8 Far Far Down Under.

The final centre design looks classier than the "V". Really sweet looking ride. Love it. Love it. Love it. Sent from a Galaxy 8 Far Far Down Under.

Perfect kite for a Sparkie..... Really liking this one@riffclown Sent from a Galaxy 8 Far Far Down Under.

Sweeeeeet! Second chance for swag! I'm in. 977 let's go! Sent from a Galaxy 8 Far Far Down Under.

Congrats! Lucky there is more than one do you both can represent!! Sent from a Galaxy 8 Far Far Down Under.

All good mate. It's coming Down Under so no rush.... Sent from a Galaxy 8 Far Far Down Under.

That design lends to reflective strips! I might have a thing for them.... Great scheme. Sent from a Galaxy 8 Far Far Down Under.

Set a budget first. This will be the hardest to stick to... A bigger wing will get slower and more forgiving but will be a handfull in more wind. A smaller wing will be faster and more twitchy (responsive) but will need more wind to fly. Some kites have energy dispersive features that will help with the lawn darts. Most importantly, get a ready to fly (rtf) package so you can just buy and fly. A stake to set up and re-set up is important too. One person feature. That being said, there is always "better" models available as second hand. Check out some tutorials on the basics. Prism, Skydog and Skyburner all make some great entry kites. Pick something that appeals to your eyes. There's a great bloke that flies around Long Island... He'll chime as he's a regular. Sent from a Galaxy 8 Far Far Down Under.

That looks very good. Sent from a Galaxy 8 Far Far Down Under.

Just thinking out loud, imagine a diamond pattern but with one colour black and the other being reflective tape... Sent from a Galaxy 8 Far Far Down Under.

When I fly slk's off a hoop winder, I have the line to the kite from the top of the spool. For me it's an ergonomic thing. Kite will pull on the line causing the force to act on the hoop to "unwind". Line on top means that I have my thumb on it and control the force with my wrist. I relax my grip to feed a little line off then lock it up. Imagine you are giving the kite a thumbs up and the thumb rests on the line directly to the kite. Sent from a Galaxy 8 Far Far Down Under.

I'll stick my hand up and say I have to crunch the numbers. I don't get any opportunities to try before I buy. I rely heavily on manufacturers data as well as pilot reviews. Sent from a Galaxy 8 Far Far Down Under.