sky fish Posted August 24, 2006 Report Share Posted August 24, 2006 With the on set of darker days. I have been thinking about finding the best way to extend the flying seson. .O.K I am hooked and dont waht to stop I know that there are light 's that can be atatched .What is the best and how much can that effect the weight and performance of your kite? Is there any kite made out off glow in the dark matirial? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ant man Posted August 25, 2006 Report Share Posted August 25, 2006 go to www.lytech wire.com and they have neon glow wire kites from 10 to 300 feet and they are powered by a 9 volt battery the setup is good if there is wind but not so good in a light wind ther are also magnet lights sold in any toy store the are lighter but can fall off sometimes also visit www.windpowersports.com they have lights too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dorsal Posted August 25, 2006 Report Share Posted August 25, 2006 About a month ago, I was in Walgreen's and noticed some small white light LED flashlights at the checkout counter. They are about 1/2" in diameter, 1 1/2" long, and have a Velcro strap to wrap around one finger. They are powered by 3 watch batteries (sealed inside) and were on sale at 2 for $1.95. I haven't flown with them yet, but the Velcro straps are very adequate to wrap around the lower LE connector on a stunt kite, to spread the light up, from each side, toward the nose. They should work great! Look around - you might find something like them in your local stores. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ant man Posted August 26, 2006 Report Share Posted August 26, 2006 i didnt know about wallgreens haveing them ill check it out Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Barresi Posted August 28, 2006 Report Share Posted August 28, 2006 About a month ago, I was in Walgreen's and noticed some small white light LED flashlights at the checkout counter. They are about 1/2" in diameter, 1 1/2" long, and have a Velcro strap to wrap around one finger. They are powered by 3 watch batteries (sealed inside) and were on sale at 2 for $1.95. The iQuad team used these with great success during the fireworks show at WSIKF this year... One on each wingtip, pointing across the face of our Revs. We'll be buying more... A lot more. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sky fish Posted August 29, 2006 Author Report Share Posted August 29, 2006 thanks every one I will look in to the LED lights at walgreens Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ant man Posted August 30, 2006 Report Share Posted August 30, 2006 there is also a company called ultra lights that make kite lights you can find them at either www.windpowersports.com the have sets of 3 for $30.00 and are powered by a aa battery there much more then the wallgreens lights but are visable from a far distance Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grandpa Posted August 30, 2006 Report Share Posted August 30, 2006 The folks at Walgreens have no sense of whimsy... You want what for what? Little velcro lights for my kites... Aren't you a little old to be playing with kites? Does anyone know that you are out alone without direct supervision!!... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Barresi Posted August 30, 2006 Report Share Posted August 30, 2006 Yeah, but did you get the stuff?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grandpa Posted August 30, 2006 Report Share Posted August 30, 2006 No Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tristan Posted August 30, 2006 Report Share Posted August 30, 2006 About a month ago, I was in Walgreen's and noticed some small white light LED flashlights at the checkout counter. They are about 1/2" in diameter, 1 1/2" long, and have a Velcro strap to wrap around one finger. They are powered by 3 watch batteries (sealed inside) and were on sale at 2 for $1.95. The iQuad team used these with great success during the fireworks show at WSIKF this year... One on each wingtip, pointing across the face of our Revs. We'll be buying more... A lot more. John iQuad was awsome in the night fly! I saw some pics. of it on gwtw forums. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sky fish Posted September 1, 2006 Author Report Share Posted September 1, 2006 The folks at Walgreens have no sense of whimsy... You want what for what? Little velcro lights for my kites... Aren't you a little old to be playing with kites? Does anyone know that you are out alone without direct supervision!!... I m glad Im not the only one that got some strange looks. like I got loose from a funny farm and I was not able to find the little buggers are the store in town May be it is something that is only found in certain store's Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sky fish Posted September 1, 2006 Author Report Share Posted September 1, 2006 go to www.lytech wire.com and they have neon glow wire kites from 10 to 300 feet and they are powered by a 9 volt battery the setup is good if there is wind but not so good in a light wind ther are also magnet lights sold in any toy store the are lighter but can fall off sometimes also visit www.windpowersports.com they have lights too my thanks ant man I will check that out good wind to you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Barresi Posted September 1, 2006 Report Share Posted September 1, 2006 Here's what we just ordered for iQuad's night shows... Click here. We'll let you know how they work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Barresi Posted September 1, 2006 Report Share Posted September 1, 2006 Nothing at www.lytechwire.com, is that the right URL? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ant man Posted September 1, 2006 Report Share Posted September 1, 2006 john ill send you the page Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sky fish Posted September 10, 2006 Author Report Share Posted September 10, 2006 I found them and thay look So So Cool .I can just Imagen what some peple must think when thay see it flying wow is that a UFO. Grampa go look in the school suplies they where in a little bowl. I bought the last three at the Wenatchee walgreen's. they will fall off so you rilly want to make them tight. batteries cost about $10 but last a long time. thanks again to all good winds Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Penny Lingenfelter Posted September 11, 2006 Report Share Posted September 11, 2006 I've been flying the UFO with lights at night... fun! the same lights will go on my rev. 4 for $1.00 at the six star. I opened them up and checked them at the store, that way I exchanged the ones that weren't working right then and there. It's fun, and Laurel's 5 yr. old grandson, Jeffrey, flew it outside at the Up Your Wind Pacific Beach Kite Festival dinner. The lights took a beating and Jeffrey would flip them on if they were turned off. BB Penny Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ant man Posted September 11, 2006 Report Share Posted September 11, 2006 im in the works of getting the ultra lights and the lytech el wire Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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