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RobB

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  1. I went to all the previous years, except last year. I priced the hotel I usually stay at and they wanted $500 per night for the cheapest room. Other hotels in the area are pricing the same. The event has become a tourist grab instead of a Kiter's fest, which is how it started out. 

    So... I am not paying $1000 for a weekend in New Jersey when I can stay home and fly on my beach for free. I'm just sad to miss the many friends that I would always see at this event. LBI is nice, but not that nice...

  2. I find the spot I like in the bridle adjustment and almost never touch it again. Generally, I like to bias towards nose-forward. If the kite's not flying in lower winds, I usually take out a lighter kite. The Nexus likes 5-15mph, and like most Prism kites, it flies with a heavy-butt feel. Doesn't mean it won't fly, it just flies slow... 

    If you fly the Nexus in lower winds, it will teach you how to fly a kite like the 4d in zero winds. 

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  3. I didn't get a Mongoose when I had a chance, mostly because of the lack of buzz about it. I really liked the Exiles, standard and UL. I had a Mantis as well, but found it to be less tricky. I find the Mamba very satisfying to fly, and the newest version that's out now is supposed to be more adept at tricks. 

    If you want to trick, the Exile would be my choice, although I would bet a Mongoose would be easier to find for sale.

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  4. 5 hours ago, cjay said:

     


    i was wondering if that applies to the Mamba as well?

    i was planning to get the UL but my gut tells me a standard would be the better choice.
     

    Because it is hard for me to imagine not being able to use the Mamba except mostly UL winds.

     

    if there was no use for a ul version, i would certainly choose a standard.

    Yes, I have flown my standard Mamba in less than 5mph, and it flies beautifully. It seems to be good up to 15+ before the wingtips start to shudder. I am very happy with the Mamba !

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  5. The budget is the biggest challenge. I would recommend something from Benson kites (http://bensonkites.com/) but you won't find anything at that price point. Maybe on the used market, but even that would be a stretch. The Prism Hypnotist would be a good choice for an all-around durable kite, but that would be a little above the price point, as well. Consider that a good kite will last more than 10 years, divide it out, and you will see that a quality kite doesn't cost that much per year. It is doubtful that anything in the low end will last for very long, or keep your interest. 

  6. I've been trying to figure out which Benson kite is next for me. I have 2 Geminis, and they are radical tricksters. I haven't come close to feeling comfortable with them, there's always something unexpected happening when I'm flying them. They are top notch in construction, my skills just aren't up to their capabilities. But, if I want to do something crazy like a wrapped 540, the Gem would be my goto kite.

     

  7. On 3/27/2020 at 11:45 AM, DeltaLover75 said:

    About how long should/could it take for someone to learn the tricks and basics - assuming they practice regularly?

    10+ years. At that point, you will be surprised at how much more there is to learn !

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