Rudy64 Posted February 19, 2014 Report Posted February 19, 2014 I'm a newbie here. Started going to kite fests last spring. I was amazed at at the stunt team flying. That's all it took to get me hooked. I started by buying my lady friend an HQ Symphony foil (she's hooked too). Then I bought a Prism Quantum for myself. I can't remember when I've had more fun. I've been out flying several times in the past 2 weeks. With temperatures around 10°, and the wind, I could only last about an hour. This past weekend was the first annual Sky Circus on Ice at Lake Lawn Resort on lake Delavan here in Wisconsin. The Chicago Fire, Windjammers, and Connor Doran (among others performed). I got to try a Rev and loved it. Quite different from a Delta. What a great time in the middle of winter! I just ordered a Prism E3, and can't wait to fly it. Anyway, I've just retired less than 2 months ago, and I think kiting will be occupying a lot of my time. http://youtu.be/CFckYL1Zhq8 5 Quote
Reef Runner Posted February 19, 2014 Report Posted February 19, 2014 Welcome aboard Rudy..............Lot's of great people and loads of great information, here on Kitelife. Just ask, and ye shall receive ! Sounds like you are hooked, pretty good ! Quote
Tmadz Posted February 19, 2014 Report Posted February 19, 2014 Welcome. Unfortunately, when I've been at the dells there's not much room to fly. Helps to have a frozen lake. Enjoy it. There's a couple of good festivals in Milwaukee late spring and late summer. Kenosha too. Try to hook up with a club or two to participate in group flies. Wisconsin Kiters and IL Kite Enthusiasts (IKE) are a couple in the region. Quote
SkyPuppets LimitVoodoo Posted February 19, 2014 Report Posted February 19, 2014 Welcome to the forum! Quote
Rudy64 Posted February 19, 2014 Author Report Posted February 19, 2014 Welcome. Unfortunately, when I've been at the dells there's not much room to fly. Helps to have a frozen lake. Enjoy it. There's a couple of good festivals in Milwaukee late spring and late summer. Kenosha too. Try to hook up with a club or two to participate in group flies. Wisconsin Kiters and IL Kite Enthusiasts (IKE) are a couple in the region. We did go to the Gift of Wings - Frank Mots event in Milwaukee last September, and it was fantastic. We'll be hitting a lot more kite fests this year. Quote
Captainbob Posted February 19, 2014 Report Posted February 19, 2014 I just started 3 weeks ago, and already have 3 kites, an HQ Symphony 1.9, a Revolution SLE an a Prism 4D. This is an addicting hobby, for sure. You will love it... Quote
West Australian Posted February 19, 2014 Report Posted February 19, 2014 Welcome to Kiting Rudy, Great to have you here and thanks for sharing. Quote
makatakam Posted February 20, 2014 Report Posted February 20, 2014 Hi, Rudy, and welcome to the forum and the dark side. Also, check in at ikeclub.org, (Illinois Kite Enthusiasts). Another good free club and forum for Midwest people. All the area kite festivals will be posted there too. You don't have to be in Illinois to join and it costs nothing. 1 Quote
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