[Kites in the trunk]

Added image of assembled kites to original post.

[How I got started with kites.]

A great testimony. You've come along a wonderful path growing all the way.  The change in perception is life changing.  Sharing it is magnificent.  I am right behind you.  SHBKF 

[Little Flying this Fall...]

5 minutes ago, RobB said:

Yes, I can tell it's got something done to it... my Sea Devils aren't as quick to trick as yours seems to be. Yours seems to trick more like a Fearless. I should try some adjustments on my standard, it's handling is so bland that I use it as a tow vehicle for my 75' tube tail ! If I want to trick, I fly something else...

At least I'm not the only one haulin tail with Lam's kites.....

[Went for an urban fly the other night...]

1 hour ago, Frankieflyin said:

I'm flying on about 25 ft and like John said. Anything less than 30' doesn't give you enough of a window

I have flown dualies on five meter lines quite extensively.  The very small window is fun with five foot wide kites but the eight footers barely have enough room to make a sweeping turn.  Your personal wind shadow is a factor also.  Some power kites are flown off the bridle lines for urban mayhem.  I'll stick with the thirty foot quad lines for now.  SHBKF

[Can't throw Rev]

I am not at the level of skill to fly over humans but I have picked on a few dog critters.  Of course I have always tried to soar with the birds.  SHBKF

[Frankie single hand flying with kid]

Glad to see another KiteLife blogger.  You certainly have a beautiful place to fly.  Makes me want to visit Sydney.  I really enjoy seeing the kites in the background too.  I have just recently made my first attempts at one handed flyin & seeing your grip of the handles is helpful.  I need to go equalize my lines to make sure they are spot on.  Chance of snow here today but the kite dungeon is long enough to tune the thirty footers.  SHBKF

[Went for an urban fly the other night...]

Short lines, a bit of wind, just enough light & adventure is open to inspired flight.  I especially like your comment on the changing winds.  It used to frustrate me but now I embrace the challenge.  I haven't gone any shorter than a 30 foot line set but 20's are on the horizon.  Some of my best, or maybe most enjoyable, sessions have been at night.  Great pictures.  Your custom car tag is so cool.   SHBKF

[Little Flying this Fall...]

Wow!  That is some flyin'!  A few years ago I would not have even been able to figure out what was going on.  Some of the flight path is pretty subtle.  The side views show that wing flapping that others have mentioned after watching me casually.  But my flapping is barely starting to occur.  A video like this can feed me for a long time.  Dang, where's my kite?  Time to head out & get down.   SHBKF

[Little Flying this Fall...]

I can't fly like Rob but I do have a Sea Devil Light & it has been a kite I have connected with.  Mine is black & looks like a raven flapping it's wings when I manage the correct little pop & accidentally get the slack right.  My thanks to Rob for letting me know it was a kite I might want to acquire.  Pay attention.  There are major clues given daily in KiteLife.  

See you in chat, SHBKF

[Little Flying this Fall...]

Always great photography on KiteLife.  Love the lens flare from the multiple element lens.  Also cool to see all the gear layed out for a good long beach session.  Many times I head out so anxious to get in the air that I don't take my camera along.  I finally stashed the old five megapixel point & shoot in the trunk so I would have no excuses for no images.  Keep em comin Rob.   SHBKF

[Live it. Share it. Feed it.]

You have inspired, guided, helped & encouraged me many times.  Thank you, SHBKF

[Been There, Done That]

2 hours ago, SparkieRob said:

I'll go and check it out. 

Me too.  I have been spending more time reading the forums lately.  I continue to learn from the generosity of others devoting their efforts to share our time in the sky.  SHBKF

[Heading into summer.]

Would really like to try the unholy hours but I would have to sneak out of the house like when I was a kid.....sure am married.

[It begins]

Nick,

The first new kite was a much longed for Prism Tensor 3.1 meter power kite & not appropriate for occupied beach flying.  The second one was a new Prism Bora 7.  It's a single line foil with a long tail.  The wind went light & I did not have enough to launch it except on the morning I left.  Ironic wind strikes again.  The third kite, another Prism, was one I picked out for my Christmas gift so I was not allowed to fly it.  This new forum format kind of stalled me for a bit but now it's on.  This notebook will switch to Win 10 but we are keeping our business network on Win 7 until software or support forces us to change.