RobB Posted July 28, 2014 Report Share Posted July 28, 2014 This is one of those kites that you wait for years to find one available... I've been hoping to find one of these for sale for over 5 years, but the chances were slim, since there were only 6 of them made. It's a Widow Maker (electric) 'Spider'... Other than it's appearance, the only difference between this one and a regular Widow Maker is the Turbo bridle. I haven't flown it enough to determine whether or not that's a plus or minus. I flew it a little today in not the best wind (offshore) and stormy. I can say that it is REALLY precise, and could side slide easily ALL the way across the window. Can't wait for some good wind to give this kite a real test drive, but it sure was pretty in the sun ! Just to make it a little better, Skyburner used Prismatex for the mylar reinforcement points ! 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
makatakam Posted July 28, 2014 Report Share Posted July 28, 2014 That is SWEET! I would be afraid to fly over anything but nicely manicured grass. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SparkieRob Posted July 28, 2014 Report Share Posted July 28, 2014 I like that! Great score!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reef Runner Posted July 28, 2014 Report Share Posted July 28, 2014 Hey Rob, That's a real score. Did you get it direct from JT or from the original owner ? Just curious..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobB Posted July 28, 2014 Author Report Share Posted July 28, 2014 The original owner contacted me, he knew how much I liked the kite & he is selling all of his kites to fund a new interest. I am so grateful he thought of me ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reef Runner Posted July 28, 2014 Report Share Posted July 28, 2014 The original owner contacted me, he knew how much I liked the kite & he is selling all of his kites to fund a new interest. I am so grateful he thought of me ! Kinda like finding an old Prism Vapor, in "pristine" condition ! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobB Posted July 28, 2014 Author Report Share Posted July 28, 2014 Kinda like the Vapor, only that Prism made probably a few hundred Vapors. Have you ever seen the Rainbow Vapor ? I think there were 3 white ones, and 3 black ones. Another kite that I've been waiting even longer to get my hands on ! I am not holding my breath... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dragonfish Posted July 29, 2014 Report Share Posted July 29, 2014 Oh whoa, it has spiderweb stitching too. Didn't notice until I clicked on the picture for the full res image because I saw something that looked like signatures and wanted a better look. The signature in silver is obviously Jon T. Who are the other two (or three)? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobB Posted July 29, 2014 Author Report Share Posted July 29, 2014 I'm not sure whose the others are. I will guess Wayne Brunjes and maybe the people from Heads Up Kites, Pam Kirk and Mike Dennis. I'll have to check the next time it's out. The really cool thing about the spider-web stitching is that it's done in a silver thread, and sparkles in the sun, like a wet spider web. The kite bag also has the spider web stitching. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tmadz Posted July 30, 2014 Report Share Posted July 30, 2014 Extremely jealous. Looks like no other kite out there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dragonfish Posted July 30, 2014 Report Share Posted July 30, 2014 Wow, I really want to see one of these in person now. Must look even better than in pictures. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobB Posted July 30, 2014 Author Report Share Posted July 30, 2014 I'll try for better pictures the next time out... maybe even some video ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SHBKF Posted August 3, 2014 Report Share Posted August 3, 2014 All kites are beautiful, just some are even more so. Congratulations, I have several kites that seem to have come to me in a dream, thanks to my friends on KiteLife. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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