mystainedskin Posted June 6, 2013 Report Share Posted June 6, 2013 I was recently invited to join a group of flyers for a weekend of flying. Now the drive is about 7 hours 1 way....but well worth it in my opinion....if possible financially,etc. What sensations can be expected from multiple quads twisting and crossing lines? Is the feedback similar to way to many wraps in the line? I fly by myself since the start..occasionally next to someone...but no real interaction between Kites and lines. I'm sure there will be plenty of this if I go and just trying to prepare myself .... Don't want to be the low man on the totem pole. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
West Australian Posted June 6, 2013 Report Share Posted June 6, 2013 Hey Bro, Crossing lines is heaps of fun. I have found a very different feel to the lines when crossed, more pulling on the handles from the kites, they can also make a few new twanging noises. Sometimes the other kite will pull yours around a bit too. I also find it cool when your lines dont go straight towards your kite, because you are hooked around a centre point with another kite. Have heaps of fun dude. The best advice given to me was "Remember to Breathe" 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SHBKF Posted June 7, 2013 Report Share Posted June 7, 2013 I too fly alone & look forward to group flying some day. Sometimes I'll put up a SLK & fly a duelie over close just to amuse myself. But I try to avoid the line as I don't want to cut either the SLK line or duelie line set. "Remember to Breathe" is great bit of advice along with "relax" & "fly with intent". My no wind mantra seems to be "slow but steady". Seems like the KiteLife has me thinking of the next session pondering my intent.... 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mystainedskin Posted June 7, 2013 Author Report Share Posted June 7, 2013 I do the same....put the Walas up and play with the lines with my Rev...making them dip and dance It was a full day of heavy rain, and was just pondering the adventure. I am confident in my abilities to fly with others safely, but the whole line thing had me thinking.... I love pics of kites and ones with the lines visible even more. I believe it was an iquad pic recently that was shared that showed everyone,the kites,and all the lines twisted. Wonderful! I hope that I can make the trip, but if not (which seems to be the norm lately for one reason or another) it wont be too long before it happens for sure! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SparkieRob Posted June 7, 2013 Report Share Posted June 7, 2013 It's a little daunting that first time. Just remember, all knots can be reversed! Good fun. Breathe. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wayne Dowler Posted June 7, 2013 Report Share Posted June 7, 2013 It's all good, relax, have fun!! If you have new lines - no problem with just a wrap, but if you have old - watch out!! Don't pull against the flow - go with it ! If you get a tangle (don't worry we ALL HAVE) get the people involved to get their bodies close, find the twist, and walk it down to the handles! It's a lot easier to move handles than try to sort out kites! Breathe is a good thing - helps the enjoyment! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Barresi Posted June 7, 2013 Report Share Posted June 7, 2013 What more need be said? There is no low man on the totem pole with Rev team - ain't that kind of scene. If you want to experiment in decent wind, fly at a slight angle next to a light pole, then bend your lines around the pole by a few degrees, making very soft inputs. That is totally doable, and is way more binding on the lines than team flying is... 99% of team flying doesn't wrap a full team completely around, generally it's a 1/2 in and 1/2 out formula. The key is to watch your kite and the "space around it"(i.e. where do you fit in the sky), when in doubt... 1 - Own your hover, or at least a good slow-down (1/2 speed) response. 2 - Pick any one specific place and fly to it, be damned with everything else. If you do get tangled up, own your hover, stay in the same relative space and walk closer to the pilots you're hooked up with... All kites land side by side, sort it out at the pilot end by moving the handles around... Shaking the lines helps bring the twists coser to the pilot end. Comes with the territory - join in the giggle and carry on, a bit wiser. 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SparkieRob Posted June 7, 2013 Report Share Posted June 7, 2013 The banter is only just second to the flying!! 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Barresi Posted June 7, 2013 Report Share Posted June 7, 2013 True dat - like Cheers, it's the place they know your name! 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Barresi Posted June 7, 2013 Report Share Posted June 7, 2013 I was recently invited to join a group of flyers for a weekend of flying. What group are you hooking up with? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mystainedskin Posted June 7, 2013 Author Report Share Posted June 7, 2013 Chuck Taylor is the only one I have met...met him in Treasure Island. Not sure exactly how many..havnt got the fine details and not sure if I can even make the venture yet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wayne Dowler Posted June 7, 2013 Report Share Posted June 7, 2013 If you can make it - GO! You won't be sorry, and it's something you can't get enough of - after you learn to BREATHE and RELAX! Just think WWE kite flying - or Nascar - if you ain't rubbing, you ain't racing!! Team flying can be "full contact"!! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Codywater Posted June 7, 2013 Report Share Posted June 7, 2013 99% of team flying doesn't wrap a full team completely around, generally it's a 1/2 in and 1/2 out formula. Or, if you happened to be at Party at the Point last weekend: Terry will wrap everyone a few times before he drops his handles mid-flight and walks away to pee, while at the same time Bazzer tries to tangle up the newbie for kicks and giggles. In which case, much fun and untangling ensues! Gotta love it! 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mystainedskin Posted June 7, 2013 Author Report Share Posted June 7, 2013 99% of team flying doesn't wrap a full team completely around, generally it's a 1/2 in and 1/2 out formula. Or, if you happened to be at Party at the Point last weekend: Terry will wrap everyone a few times before he drops his handles mid-flight and walks away to pee, while at the same time Bazzer tries to tangle up the newbie for kicks and giggles. In which case, much fun and untangling ensues! Gotta love it! Now that sounds like my type of crowd! Guess that's why I made so many sets of lines when I got started....no interruption.. just garb a new set I knew there was a reason! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Barresi Posted June 12, 2013 Report Share Posted June 12, 2013 We very rarely see any damage, just 5-10 minutes of untangling with giggles and comraderie all the way. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wayne Dowler Posted June 12, 2013 Report Share Posted June 12, 2013 Hide the scissors!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hasek Posted June 17, 2013 Report Share Posted June 17, 2013 ....Terry will wrap everyone a few times before he drops his handles mid-flight and walks away to pee, while at the same time Bazzer tries to tangle up the newbie for kicks and giggles. In which case, much fun and untangling ensues! Gotta love it! Who remembers Kevlar line sets? LOL and just kidding of course. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
West Australian Posted June 17, 2013 Report Share Posted June 17, 2013 I Still have a set of Red Kevlar dual lines. I remember I could always get personal space when on Kevlar, The Guys on Spectra would all move away. That was years ago.... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wayne Dowler Posted June 18, 2013 Report Share Posted June 18, 2013 Still will - and you won't be invited to join in!! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
West Australian Posted June 18, 2013 Report Share Posted June 18, 2013 Still will - and you won't be invited to join in!! Hehehe... They have not been used in over 20 years. Not since I got Spectra. I just have them as a bit of the old days. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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