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Welcome to the forum, Tim. Just think of it as flying two duals at the same time in very tight and precise formation. If this actually works please let me know. Have fun, smile and don't forget to breathe.

Welcome -- it's about time you got here -- we've been waiting for you.

Hi, Bill, and welcome to the forum. Check the "Member Map" link in the 1st post here, or the "Map" tab near the top of the page. I believe there's quite a few pilots within an hour of your location. If you have any questions, feel free to ask them on this forum, or flip through the various topics that may interest you. Definitely check out the tutorials; the info contained there is priceless. Have fun, smile and don't forget to breathe.

Just stand behind the kite.

Addiction? What addiction? Move along, there's nothing here to see.

I think it's ok. He's probably been just a little busy since. Congratulations to both of you. Be careful of the addictions to which you expose Luca, but make sure kiting is one of them.

Tried to post link. It's not working for me. Give me a bit of time to make it work. Ok, here it is: Reinforcement patch

I guess it's time to buy B's by the dozen and begin hoarding them. New family, new ventures -- change is what makes life interesting. Always be eager to see what lies ahead, follow your heart, smile, and don't forget to breathe along the way. P.S. -- how does this affect the Pro Series?

Hi, Ritlee, and welcome to the forum. Good to have you here. Lines that are stretchy will cause the kite to porpoise, and the design, shape and size of the kite may exaggerate that tendency. Select replacement lines with as little stretch as possible, within your budget, but remember that zero stretch is the ideal. Kite speed is determined by many variables, including: 1. Design -- some are made specifically for speed, most are not 2. Physical weight of the kite -- light is fast, heavy is sluggish 3. Line weight -- thick heavy lines create drag, and the kite must pull everything that is attached to it 4. Wind speed -- self-explanatory 5. Type of material -- slick is quick, rough is not 6. Porosity of the material -- if some air passes through the sail, then it not moving the kite forward 7. Frame weight -- physical weight adds to sluggishness 8. Frame flexibility -- excess flexibility dumps some of the air that would move the kite forward 9. Overall size -- small is fast, large is slow(er) 10. Panel layout -- can intentionally (or unintentionally) enhance or hinder the flow of air over the sail There are a few more like air density and humidity that are beyond the designer's contol, that will affect performance. As you have probably surmised by now, all of these variables inevitably lead to compromises that determine the kite's characteristics and, of course, price. In the case of commercially made kites, durability is also a factor. Most manufacturers will not market a kite that tends to self-destruct on the first launch by a beginner. They use skill level assessments in the description of each model to give the buyer an idea that the kite may not be suitable for harsh treatment, or that it requires a specific level of expertise to control and may therefore not be easy to fly in the hands of a beginner. The combination of all these factors will determine the selling price of any specific kite. It is best to avoid the least expensive models if your intent is to fly more than just once as a whim. For a brand new kite, of any style, spend no less than $80.00 (imho) if you want to avoid misery. More important than any of this is that you have fun, smile and don't forget to breathe!

You have to use the right rods for the situation at hand. For instance; for serious flying, Rod Serling -- for ballet, Rod Stewart -- for just goofing around, Roddy McDowell, and so on . . . .

Flying to Jerry Lee Lewis is probably what initiated most of the walks. Insane music to try flying a kite to, so I guess I'll have to try it. Crash and burn . . . . great balls of fire!

The other option is to make the air denser than the kite. Voila, instant buoyancy!

Hey, Koobecaf, lookin' good. The EXP will do everything the higher-end Revs will do. It has a simpler panel layout which doesn't have the "improvements" that the newer style ones have, which is why it's less expensive. You most probably wouldn't be able to tell the difference in performance between the EXP and the other panel layouts until after at least two or three years of flying a quad-line kite. As I said, the EXP will do everything the other Revs of the same size will do, so it's just as good a place to start as any other. Keep an eye on this forum, the GWTW (gone with the wind) forum and eBay for used Revs that come up for sale. Occasionally you can find a real bargain. Where do you live? Check the "Map" tab on the home page and get together with an experienced pilot. It will shave years off your learning curve on both duals and quads. Get to some kite festivals, even if it's a bit longer of a drive than you care to make. It will be a good opportunity to try some OPK's (other people's kites) before deciding what to get. Kiters are a friendly bunch and usually quite willing to put the handles in your hands and get you started. Most importantly, keep smiling and don't forget to breathe.

Read it backwards!

Hi, sandudan, and welcome to the forum. I spent a year on my own at the beginning of my time on the low end of the line, so I am quite familiar with how frustrating and, at the same time, fulfilling that process can be. Any questions you have can be answered here. All you need to do is ask. Check the member map tab at the top for other pilots near you. Go to any festivals you can. Lots of hands-on experience to be had there, even if you must travel a few hours. Sharing some time with an experienced flyer will shave a ton of time off the learning curve. Keep smiling and don't forget to breathe.

Handles #2 would be my choice, however, they appear to come without any leaders. There are others listed on eBay that I've seen that are about the same and come with long top and short bottom leaders in close to the same price range. Look and you will probably find them. Pretty much any type will work. Stay with 13" handles until you become proficient with basic control of the kite. Later, you can try shorter and/or longer, but you will always have use for the 13" handles.

I just fly mine through the car wash. I push the wax button at the beginning of the season.

Remember to do everything you do to both sides so you don't become "handed". Also work on being able to do everything up as well as down. Then work on different angles, 45, 30, 60 degrees from horizontal. Oh, and don't forget to breathe and smile.

I think he meant that it's like tying a knot in thread and then trying to get a larkshead tied in rope to grab and hold on it. The tiny knot on the thread will slip through the crevice in the rope. Excessively thick sleeving is like using rope. The best grip, in general, is achieved if the sleeve is thinner than the bridle. If the larkshead tends to "slip" over the knot on the bridle, increase the size of the knot in the bridle. This can be done by tying a bead into it, or using a figure-eight knot that is twice as bulky.

Kite Party is a blast! I haven't been yet myself, but plan to make it one of these years. It draws pilots from the entire globe, and Rev pilots by the dozens. Make it next year if you can. You won't regret it.

Most times that I check eBay for used kites, I'll see a Micron or two available -- worth a look.

The Prism Quantum is well-made, durable and trickable enough to get you started with the fun stuff. It is a good starter kite because of the amount of abuse it can handle that most beginners can put it through.

Hi Chris, and welcome to the forum. Click on the map tab at the top. You can try sending a PM to the fliers nearest you. Not everyone on the map is still active, and not all the fliers near you are on the map. Revolution Kites is in Poway CA. There should be some fliers near you. Materdaddy and Jason Mockler have been active recently and would be your best bet. Also talk to the folks at Revolution Kites; they know what's going on in your area and can steer you towards the action.

Congrats, JJ! Paint the sky.