SparkieRob

A quick word on a 30 set. You can fly a Standard into Vented winds quite easily. Quick to the edges but you are also under the strong stuff due to a 30 or do foot ceiling cap. I can take a Standard with Black Race on 30's from true zero all the way out to 20 mph. Rarely are my conditions THAT variable but can be done. Top end is a bit punishing on a Standard though. For me, 30 feet is my happy zone. The length is super fun. Tight work in tight spaces. Mark my words, there will be a competition category for 30 feet soon! Picture this, 3 or 4 competitors on the field at once battling! Giving the crowd a show up close and real personal. Sent from a Galaxy 8 Far Far Down Under.

Got the notification; The item is leaving on a jet plane... Sent from a Galaxy 8 Far Far Down Under.

I signed up for the USPS notifications so I can watch it cross the globe. Damn excited! Sent from a Galaxy 8 Far Far Down Under.

Oh, it is ideal that lines be millimetre perfect but a little off and your hands will correct for your eyes. Sent from a Galaxy 8 Far Far Down Under.

The first time I cut down some lines, I made a 30 and 49ish set from my old 80's. It was really simple in the end. I decided not to sleeve the new loops but did put pull tabs on them. I measured out 15 feet and makes them with 2 stakes, one at either end. One at a time! I put the loop on one stake and went around and back to give me 30 feet. BUT. I went around and back where the stake that had the loops on and replicated the extra length that will form my "other" loop. Applying some tension, I marked across both lines with a sharpie and then cut 1cm PASSED the mark. Repeat for the other 3. When it came to tying the knot, I tied a figure 8 stopper on the very end but I found this not really needed. Line the 2 marks up and tie the first overhand knot just on the loop side of the mark. Careful to keep the tension even. Tie another overhand knot about 2cm closer to the new loop end from the one you just did. Repeat for the others. I put all 4 over the stake and ran them up and back again to check for even length. My first set only one was a bit off so I just tied another knot between the 2 overhand ones. Give it a go. Still use that set but it's getting a little ratty now... 30 is my favourite length, I just love to intimacy of it. Sent from a Galaxy 8 Far Far Down Under.

I think there was a thread somewhere talking of the difference between less big holes verses more little holes. The sail with more little holes cloud go lower due to the vortices created at the edges. When, that's not an if, I tea-bag a rev I will be cutting lots of smaller holes rather than big ones. Looking to make a spiral pattern on each wing with them. Sent from a Galaxy 8 Far Far Down Under.

Make it the front kite of a progressive stack. Or a stack of some sort. The other kites will divide the weight. Sent from a Galaxy 8 Far Far Down Under.

Schwaggg! Nice offering mate. Sent from a Galaxy 8 Far Far Down Under.

Following this with a little more than passing interest. I considered a perimeter lighting system for my stack. They don't make the system anymore. Like this a lot! Sent from a Galaxy 8 Far Far Down Under.

Massive congratulations!!!! Sent from a Galaxy 8 Far Far Down Under.

Ahem, think I'm about 15 hours ahead.... Sent from a Galaxy 8 Far Far Down Under.

Oh yes! One more Day till I win a brother (or sister) to my PoloVTD.... I've played around on the colourizer and are really loving the monochrome scheme. Sent from a Galaxy 8 Far Far Down Under.

Kite enabler.... Don't think about it as "don't have the skills to justify..." Think about it as "extends the flying range to further skill advancement". Just a note on the vented kite. They are so very sweet when dealing with gusty winds. My 7Vented is great and came with brakes to further diffuse the pressure. Sent from a Galaxy 8 Far Far Down Under.

Alden Miller makes the original Vicky. I have seen quite a few home built ones though. Sent from a Galaxy 8 Far Far Down Under.

Been thinking about this for a while. Rather than buy and modify a radio/s I thought it may be easier to use the functionality that is in most smart phones. Pretty much everyone carries one on them and usually the earphones with them. It does raise a couple of issues over a master/slave radio system. Call waiting while on the field... Each team member being a Tx. The overlay of music during the calling. Maybe this could be overcome with an app developed by a kite flyer to meet specific needs. Even using the Bluetooth rather than cellular network. Thoughts? Sent from a Galaxy 8 Far Far Down Under.

Build it with the stretch perspective. Build 3 of different size and make a progressive stack. I like the pattern very much. Makes me wish I could sew! Sent from a Galaxy 8 Far Far Down Under.

I'll see if I can fill the blanks later. Assuming, in ferruled spar? Sent from a Galaxy 8 Far Far Down Under.

Really only need to do the bottoms if you are pressed. Sent from my [device_name] using http://KiteLife mobile app

7G or 8G by 25 to 35mm is a good bugle screw to use. I use the 8G with a blue plug. Sent from my [device_name] using http://KiteLife mobile app

I'm in....! Now to wait. This is exciting. Sent from my [device_name] using http://KiteLife mobile app

Above 20mph I used to put the 3 frame in my B2 Standard. B2 and Rev2 are essentially equivalent kites. A Vented one will do 35 and beg for more... Sent from my [device_name] using http://KiteLife mobile app

Not sure if they're still made/supplied but there is a Silver Fox 2.5 Vented. A big wing but vented. Vented duals can be a lot of fun. I have a 7Vented from SKD and it's great at the top end of dual winds. Sent from my [device_name] using http://KiteLife mobile app

A bit of static would be a fair trade for "the touch of gold" you have mate... Sent from my [device_name] using http://KiteLife mobile app

An 80 set chops down to 30 and 48ish.... Sent from my [device_name] using http://KiteLife mobile app

Wow! Just WOW! This is a great drawing. Sent from my [device_name] using http://KiteLife mobile app