It's a really enjoyable, rewarding as well as a heck of a workout. Both mentally and physically. Really didn't think I could do it, but man I loved our session (myself, April, Eli and JB) Sent from my Moto G (5S) Plus using KiteLife mobile app
Two weekends ago I was at a Brasington workshop. Most people there had Pfaff sewing machines. Donald Jacob seemed to have the coolest Pfaff. When he was sewing, all I hear was a Zzzzzzz. Whereas my Singer Stylist was more of a chic, chic,chic.... Sent from my Moto G (5S) Plus using KiteLife mobile app
You definitely should try it Bill. Getting any sewing machine and just practicing is really what is needed. If you know basic sewing, that's the biggest skill you have to bring to the workshop.
I went as well and had a really good time. I was probably the least experienced kite builder there and managed to make a good looking kite.
I plan on attending the next workshop thats offered. Robert is an awesome instructor
I also came out of kite hibernation in 2016. The Jam Session was the trick kite of those days for sure. I found the vented model to be the best kite I had for doing very flat double axles. They do like to spin.
I bought these two Jam Sessions back in 1996. The vented version I purchased at an auction during the Outer Banks Stunt Kite Competition. I recently repaired both these kites. When I pulled them out of the bags and assembled them, most of the leading edge connectors disintegrated. They have now been replaced.
The new Silver Fox 2.2 is a really good kite for the money. It comes in SUL, UL and STD flavors. As long as the winds stay low #50 line is what I use. Sent from my Moto G (5S) Plus using KiteLife mobile app