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Okay, well I really want a 120' dual line set of 100#. So what about one leg of the 240' quad set you have
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If you're willing to part with the 1000' spool of 100# I'll take it
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Does anyone know if they are making Skybond again? I've called a few places in the last few months and everyone is out of bulk 50# and 100#. I have a few line sets I need to make in both.
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Just under 2 months away. Really excited to spend some time with JB and everyone. Been flying alone way too much lately, could really use of some time with others that share the same kite affliction.
Kind of bum'd out that Scott can't make it, but I understand why.
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I'm in! What lines do we all need?
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Thanks @riffclown looking forward to seeing you and the crew in two months!
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43 minutes ago, riffclown said:Nice flying..
I've done a few with 8 point bridles instead of the 9 point. Both will work pretty well. The center helps when you do a lot of reverse flight. Not really critical for most stuff. If you decide you'd like them reattached, I'll gladly reattach if you like.
This is the first one I've heard of coming loose though..Thanks, I'll leave it this way for a while. It seems great without them
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I took my Symphony 2.2.4 out for a nice fun fly this after. During middle of the flying session, one of the bottom center bridle legs came loose and was dangling while I was flying. I noticed on the side that lost the center bridle leg seem to be flying better, so a completely removed both bottom center bridle legs to try it out. All in all, it flew great without the bottom center legs that @riffclown created during the conversion. So my thoughts are they aren't needed.
Here's a short video of me flying it without the two center bottom bridle legs.
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Be sure to adjust the bridle for varying wind conditions. If the kite has problems flying, move the bridle up which should nose it forward. It's a common mistake for people not to touch the bridle and adjust it for wind conditions. Also bridle adjustments help make the kite more suitable to your flying style.
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Hey John, I have the 50# skybond to make the lines. Are you recommending bare lines for bridle attachments and possibly sleeving for the handles? Or something different?
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Very nice score Andrew! Congrats
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Merry Christmas everyone!
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I see your point John. I have some thoughts on possibly making a hand strap that might be better for me and give the same results.More lever work with your wrists.
I do a lot of fluid rolls with my hands during pitch tricks, bending the wrist up or down to shift the point and amount of tension. Tip stands for example, I bend my wrists down alternately to keep balance on the tip.
Thanks!
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What's the advantage of the 3 finger strap hold?
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16 minutes ago, John Barresi said:
The Lumokites guy is a strong proponent of wrist straps, no finger holds.
He does make nice comfortable straps, however you're right there's not anyway to use them except the way they are designed.
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Awesome John, 29 so far! There I go thinking dual line flying was a dying sport.
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42 minutes ago, John Barresi said:
For straps, I alternate but generally favor holding the straps in my fingers, or wrapped around three of my fingers.
I've tried many years ago to mimic Dodd's flailing straps, but could not really make it work for me. At the time (and still) there weren't any really good dual line flyers near me, so Dodd's flight school on VHS (LOL) was only way to learn. I may still have that tape....
Anyway, depending on the winds, I either fly with the straps on my wrist or hold the top ends in my hands. Even finger straps I just hold in my hand instead of the using the finger loops.
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I also noticed while watching videos of other flyers that there seems to be two ways of flying with straps. The first is of course having the straps around your wrists (which is what I normally do), the other is holding the strap ends in your hands. Typically seen in Dodd Gross videos.
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I'm bringing back this topic because it's been pointed out that I've been crossing my hands while tricking. There's some good advice here and I'm going to start making videos of myself flying (not the kite) to adjust my technique. One reason I cross my hands is because my pops are towards my body. After watching some videos of other flyers, I see pops should be downward. I'm going to start imagining myself playing drums with sticks for my pops.
Another interesting thing I've also noticed, when I'm not thinking so much about performing a trick, I end up doing tricks that I amaze myself with. I'm like "Dude, did some other flyer temporarily take over my body?". If I "try" to execute a trick, I normally fail.
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Hey John, what length lines are you flying the Kaiju with? I assume 50# or are they lighter than that?
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Here's a size comparison of the Fulcrum against my Phoenix Ash by Bazzer
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Finally, install the standoffs. The slightly large ones go into the connectors on the back of the wings. The smaller ones go into the connectors in the center.
That's it! Done with the assembling.
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Next is the center spine. It has a knot in the center of the spine that is attached to the bridle by a larks head. This is for easy removal when switching standard and UL center spines.
Make sure the bridle lines are clear and install the center spine with the ferruled ends of the wing spines.
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Take one of the end spines and insert it into the T connector on the back. Make sure the ferruled end goes thru the opening to the front of the kite. Be sure to push the spine completely into the T connector until it gets to the stop. Once that's done, install the other end of the spine to the leading edge connector on the wing. Do the same for the other side.
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Corolla Quad Clinic (Apr 7-8, 2018) **SOLD OUT**
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@John Barresi Thanks for the heads up on 50# and 100# Skybond. I'm going to call a couple of shops tomorrow and see what the availability is. @riffclown if I can get hold of some bulk line from a kite shop, I'll be all set. Thanks!
Just FYI, I'm considering getting a room at Owen's motel in Nags Head for Friday night, I'd rather do that than drive Saturday morning from Greensboro to the clinic.