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  1. makatakam
    Cool, literally. Glad you guys had fun. Photos are awesome. Post more if you have some. Deke, I'm looking forward to flying some with you this year at Busse when you're in the area.
  2. makatakam
    Happy New Year. Good flying.
  3. makatakam
    I'll come over and sweep. Hold my calls.
  4. makatakam
    And don't assume that an 80-ft is exactly 80 feet long. Some are shorter and some are longer. Measure twice, cut once. Same for all lengths. Remember that when you form six-inch loops at each end you shorten the finished line length by a foot, so you must compensate for it. In addition, the length of the leaders you have on your handles will make a difference. So, if you have a set of 120's that have stretched and long leaders, you can be two feet longer than the people you are flying with.
  5. makatakam
    Every time. But someone else always has one that's winninger.
  6. makatakam
    Awwwww. You changed it. Does that mean I get the B2?
  7. makatakam
    Congratulations, Andrew. @John Barresi Since you're sending a B2 to Andrew, I'll take the Midvent from this drawing. Ok?
  8. makatakam
    Sweet. @Polo Thank You!
  9. makatakam
    Most people go with 30's, so if you want to cross lines with someone else on shorties that's the way to go. I prefer 40's for that little extra bit of window when I'm flying alone, but have a set of 30's to play with others. 50's will give you even more window. Depends on if you fly alone most of the time or with others. Ideally, wait until your 120's are wearing out and you're about to replace them and cut your old set down to whatever you want.
  10. makatakam
    Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!
  11. makatakam
    You will be impressed. You will learn so much your brain will want to explode. You'll grin like a fool for days afterwards. Ask questions. Prepare a list beforehand. Don't forget to breathe.
  12. makatakam

    Widow ng

    makatakam replied to Breezin's topic in Beginners

    When cutting tubes I have often cut them a bit longer than necessary, up to 1/2 inch. You can easily cut that 1/2 inch off, but adding some when it ends up too short is a real pain.
  13. makatakam
    Fear not. Accept the inevitable.
  14. makatakam
    Have you done a clinic with JB yet?
  15. makatakam

    Best Wishes

    makatakam replied to SHBKF's topic in Open Topic

    Merry Christmas, everyone.
  16. makatakam

    Comparisons

    makatakam replied to Breezin's topic in Beginners

    Whatever you get, make sure you don't duplicate what you already have. Get something that will fly in a higher or lower wind range, or that has different flight characteristics. P.S. -- What khsidekick said. Try some of his before you buy, and get his recommendation for the winds that exist in your area.
  17. makatakam
    Great video. Great people. Great smiles. And the learning was great too.
  18. makatakam
    At that price I sincerely doubt that the lines are Spectra, but it is definitely a damn good price for a 1.2 foil with lines and handles. I think that the lower price is a consequence of fewer bridle lines that attach to the sail as compared to a more expensive foil, so it may not hold its shape as well. All said and done, I would buy it and fly it.
  19. makatakam
    Veeerrryyy coooool!
  20. makatakam
    The hand position that really works well for my style of flying, including single dual and quad line kites, whether doing compulsory figures or freestyle, high or low wind conditions, on the beach or on a field of mowed grass, when the sun is high and the weather is hot, or at night when the moon shines bright and cool breezes blow, winter summer spring or fall is at the ends of my arms, attached to my wrists. I'll bet you read the whole thing, didn't you?
  21. makatakam
    Lying on my back watching a hawk soar -- for hours -- same, same. I know the feeling and so do others who fly. It starts out as pure innocence and joy. The innocence may disappear, but the joy lasts forever! A suggestion for seating spars that don't want to be stuck into the fitting. A bit of saliva on the spar and it will slide right in. Lick and stick.
  22. makatakam
    No sweat. You'll get the hang of it. Not rocket science and nothing that causes pain or permanent damage.
  23. makatakam
    Congratulations, Mike. Nice score.
  24. makatakam
    This is just cruel! Oh, the torment. How long must it go on?
  25. makatakam
    Nice. Flies well. Of course you had nothing to do with that! I think I could have fun with that in a steady 5mph.
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