Karma Drawing 4-13-14 Flexifoil Orbit 160

[Captainbob]

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I won this kite from Reef Runner in the April 1, 2014 Karma drawing. I decided to take the suggestion in the original post and "Karma it on to someone else". I am submitting it as the next prize, since I am going to totally focus on flying Revs with the exception of a SUL kite for those very low wind days.

I have copied and pasted in part Reef Runner's original description of this kite, that was in the 4/1/14 drawing post.

"Flexifoil Orbit 160
NO ! This is not, one of those huge, Flexifoil kites that will drag you all over the beach, or pull your buggy. This is one of Flexifoil's much, much, earlier models, which happens to be a standard, "old school", dual-line kite, of unknown age and origin. This particular model was designed by world champion flyer, Carl Robertshaw (see specs below). The kite remains in excellent condition, with no tears, cracks, holes, rips, repairs, etc. Even the graphics are still clear and crisp, as is the sail. This will make someone, a terrific "learner" kite, especially someone just beginning. It is also a great kite to have in your bag, as a teaching tool. It’s probably not the best for tricking, but still a great tool for simply demonstrating the basics of dual-line flight. This thing is bullet-proof ! If you don't happen to have a new flyer in your family, or you are not into teaching others to fly, you could always **KARMA** it on, to someone else."


This kite is a "kite only". There are no lines, no straps, no sleeve, no nothing, just the kite & Good Karma !

Specs
Designer: World Champion flyer Carl Robertshaw
Manufacturer: Flexifoil
Model: Orbit 160
Best Application: Great kite for someone just learning to fly
Frame: 5mm solid carbon fiber A-frame
Sail: 4 panel, rip-stop nylon
Wingspan: 64" (tip to tip)
Height: 31.5" (nose to ground)
Pull: Medium
Speed: Fast
Turn Rate: Medium - Fast
Wind Range: 5 - 25 mph
Skill Level: Beginner to Intermediate
Color: Lt Blue, Dk Blue, & Black

The drawing will be done on April 13th using the RNG method by order of entry. To enter please begin your post with "I'm in".

Since, this is an immediate redrawing of the previous prize the drawing time is significantly shorter than normal. Plus, those that were entered into the previous drawing will be automatically entered in this drawing in the order of their entry. If you do not wish to be re-entered, please post in the thread that you would like to be removed from this drawing and you will be removed (no questions or hard feelings).

Entries:
1. Dayhiker
2. Reved
3. Nick Russell
4. JustStuff
5. lmoaks
6. Larry OKC
7. Joespickles
8 FlyinKen
9. Pacolyps
10. mtgrizzly52

[Captainbob]

I have copied and pasted in part Reef Runner's original description of this kite, that was in the 4/1/14 drawing post.

"Flexifoil Orbit 160

NO ! This is not, one of those huge, Flexifoil kites that will drag you all over the beach, or pull your buggy. This is one of Flexifoil's much, much, earlier models, which happens to be a standard, "old school", dual-line kite, of unknown age and origin. This particular model was designed by world champion flyer, Carl Robertshaw (see specs below). The kite remains in excellent condition, with no tears, cracks, holes, rips, repairs, etc. Even the graphics are still clear and crisp, as is the sail. This will make someone, a terrific "learner" kite, especially someone just beginning. It is also a great kite to have in your bag, as a teaching tool. It’s probably not the best for tricking, but still a great tool for simply demonstrating the basics of dual-line flight. This thing is bullet-proof ! If you don't happen to have a new flyer in your family, or you are not into teaching others to fly, you could always **KARMA** it on, to someone else."

This kite is a "kite only". There are no lines, no straps, no sleeve, no nothing, just the kite & Good Karma !

Specs

Designer: World Champion flyer Carl Robertshaw

Manufacturer: Flexifoil

Model: Orbit 160

Best Application: Great kite for someone just learning to fly

Frame: 5mm solid carbon fiber A-frame

Sail: 4 panel, rip-stop nylon

Wingspan: 64" (tip to tip)

Height: 31.5" (nose to ground)

Pull: Medium

Speed: Fast

Turn Rate: Medium - Fast

Wind Range: 5 - 25 mph

Skill Level: Beginner to Intermediate

Color: Lt Blue, Dk Blue, & Black

The drawing will be done on April 13th using the RNG method by order of entry. To enter please begin your post with "I'm in".

Since, this is an immediate redrawing of the previous prize the drawing time is significantly shorter than normal. Plus, those that were entered into the previous drawing will be automatically entered in this drawing in the order of their entry. If you do not wish to be re-entered, please post in the thread that you would like to be removed from this drawing and you will be removed (no questions or hard feelings).

Entries:

1. Dayhiker

2. Reved

3. Nick Russell

4. JustStuff

5. lmoaks

6. Larry OKC

7. Joespickles

8 FlyinKen

9. Pacolyps

10. mtgrizzly52

I ran the random number generator and here are the results.

9

3

5

1

8

2

7

6

10

4

Timestamp: 2014-04-13 21:53:12 UTC

The winner is #9 Pacolyps. Congradulations!!!

If you send me a PM with your shipping address, I will get the Orbit 160 on it's way to you.

[bbailey49]

Congrats!

[SHBKF]

Missed it twice, not my Karma again, but no problem, fly it with a big smile on a day the wind is honkin. Best wishes

[Pacolyps]

I'm in! Thanks everyone. I am really excited. I will post my Karma giveaway on Monday. Once again, thanks to everyone.


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[Joespickles]

congratulations

[Pacolyps]

Who are the moderators that would set up the next Karma drawing? I want to get my Karma as good as possible quick!

[bbailey49]

JB, rexracer, and I are the Karma drawing moderators. Check your messages, I have sent you a PM. -Barton

[FlyinKen]

Congratulations.

[makatakam]

Congratulations, enjoy!

[bbailey49]

Locking this one down and going to approve the new drawing. Good luck, all and thanks for your participation.