azkitemare Posted July 9, 2008 Report Posted July 9, 2008 I am conducting a survey to better understand our kiting community Just a few questions: What are your 3 most used kites? What size are they? What do you use them for? What length lines do you prefer? What strength lines do you prefer? Thank you so much for your time! Quote
John Barresi Posted July 10, 2008 Report Posted July 10, 2008 What are your 3 most used kites? Rev 1.5 B-Series - Standard - Mid Vent - Vented What size are they? 7-1/2', give or take What do you use them for? Individual and team flying, as well as crowd interaction. What length lines do you prefer? 120', great for team, and working large venues. What strength lines do you prefer? 90# or 50#, depending on the wind. Quote
Jim Foster Posted July 10, 2008 Report Posted July 10, 2008 Lynn and I both fly Revolution 1.5s SUL Standard Vented They are about 7 1/2 feet wide and about 32 inches high. We use them for our own enjoyment as well as flying pairs and teams at festivals and other gatherings. We usually fly on 100' unless there are more than three or four flying, then we go to 120s. We only use 90# lines. Quote
cerfvoliste Posted July 10, 2008 Report Posted July 10, 2008 Fearless STD Rev 1.5 Vent Sea Devil UL 7 1/2 ft give or take My daily meditation 85 - 120 ft. 90 lb. Rx Quote
TheKatKiter Posted July 10, 2008 Report Posted July 10, 2008 What are your 3 most used kites? Silver Fox 2.5 Std, 2.3 UL, Acrobatx What size are they? 7.5' plus What do you use them for? Enjoyment and learning What length lines do you prefer? 75 - 80' What strength lines do you prefer? 50#, 90# depending on wind and kite Quote
Aerochic Posted July 10, 2008 Report Posted July 10, 2008 What are your 3 most used kites? Revolution 1.5 Standard Revolution 1.5 Custom Vent HQ Downtown Delta What size are they? 7.5ft, 7.5ft, 6.5ft What do you use them for? Sport Flying, Masochism, and schmoozy beach flying. What length lines do you prefer? 90ft for the Revs (because I don't own 120s yet), variable for the delta. What strength lines do you prefer? 90#, 150# Quote
John Barresi Posted July 10, 2008 Report Posted July 10, 2008 Sport Flying, Masochism, and schmoozy beach flying. Nice. Quote
iquadsteve Posted July 10, 2008 Report Posted July 10, 2008 What are your 3 most used kites?Rev 1.5 B-Series - Standard - Mid Vent - Vented What size are they? 7-1/2', give or take What do you use them for? Individual and team flying, as well as crowd interaction. What length lines do you prefer? 120', great for team, and working large venues. What strength lines do you prefer? 90# or 50#, depending on the wind. Heehee... GRIn.... What John B.. said... .. Steve D Quote
Aerochic Posted July 11, 2008 Report Posted July 11, 2008 Sport Flying, Masochism, and schmoozy beach flying. Nice. Well!... :? LoL Quote
quincy Posted July 11, 2008 Report Posted July 11, 2008 I am conducting a survey to better understand our kiting communityJust a few questions: What are your 3 most used kites? Rokakku, delta, Rev 1.5 SLE What size are they? Rok: 7.5 ft. delta: 8 ft. Rev: 7.5 ft. What do you use them for? Rok: line laundry, KAP, Rok battles. Delta: display, line laundry. Rev: crashing, macramé, occasionally getting it right. What length lines do you prefer? Rok: 300-500 ft. Delta: 300-500 ft. Rev: 85 ft. (have 120 ft for the day I can actually control this kite). What strength lines do you prefer? Rok and delta: 150 lb. Rev: 90 lb. Thank you so much for your time! Doug Isherwood Quote
Torus34 Posted July 11, 2008 Report Posted July 11, 2008 What are your 3 most used kites? a. Several fighters, including original designs, BASF's, an F-3, etc. b. A two-line 'wing' type, original design. c. A two-line Eddy type, for training new flyers. What size are they? a. Areas range from 120 to 315 sq. in. b. 68" span. c. 36" x 36" What do you use them for? a, b & c. Personal pleasure. What length lines do you prefer? a. As needed. b. 110" c. 85" What strength lines do you prefer? a. 20# max, depending on wind. b. 100# c. 50# Quote
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