Dave362 Posted April 11, 2015 Report Share Posted April 11, 2015 Just got this from Lam. Haven't flown it yet, hopefully tomorrow. He calls it the GPS. This is the standard 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobB Posted April 12, 2015 Report Share Posted April 12, 2015 Wow, that's a sweet looking kite ! Love the blue in it. I hope you get some good winds to fly that beauty ! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
makatakam Posted April 12, 2015 Report Share Posted April 12, 2015 Looks great. I'll bet it'll fly great too, from what I've heard about Lam's kites. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Palmahnic Posted April 12, 2015 Report Share Posted April 12, 2015 Gorgeous, I really like his applique, it's very unique. I saw some videos of the GPS flying and it looks like you're going to have a lot of fun with this one. Hope you enjoy it! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave362 Posted April 13, 2015 Author Report Share Posted April 13, 2015 Thanks so much, guys! Very kind. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave362 Posted April 13, 2015 Author Report Share Posted April 13, 2015 I got to fly it for a while today. Man, this thing flies great! It just naturally wants to settle into the position that makes the trick look its best. To me, a backspin looks best with the nose pointed down, not at the flyer as in a barrel roll. Of course, some of this is on the pilot regarding the amount of slack given. But this kite just naturally wants to rotate nose down. I could name a bunch of other examples, but this one makes the point. I think lots of guys are looking for a kite that tricks easily, gives them away. I had no trouble doing what I know how to do with the GPS, but for me what really sets it apart is how much better the tricks consistently look. i got in a much needed couple hour session. So soooo fun!!!!! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobB Posted April 13, 2015 Report Share Posted April 13, 2015 Lam's kites spoil the pilot, no doubt. I haven't flown a GPS yet, but it sounds like the pedigree of the Tekken & Fearless are in there, and probably even more improvements. If you ever get tired of that beauty, I'll be happy to take it off your hands ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
makatakam Posted April 13, 2015 Report Share Posted April 13, 2015 I got to fly it for a while today. Man, this thing flies great! It just naturally wants to settle into the position that makes the trick look its best. To me, a backspin looks best with the nose pointed down, not at the flyer as in a barrel roll. Of course, some of this is on the pilot regarding the amount of slack given. But this kite just naturally wants to rotate nose down. I could name a bunch of other examples, but this one makes the point. I think lots of guys are looking for a kite that tricks easily, gives them away. I had no trouble doing what I know how to do with the GPS, but for me what really sets it apart is how much better the tricks consistently look. i got in a much needed couple hour session. So soooo fun!!!!! The other possibility is that you got that much better in the meantime? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave362 Posted April 13, 2015 Author Report Share Posted April 13, 2015 Rob, I fly every so often with a guy who has a fearless. This kite does remind me of it a bit. Only, the turtle is even deeper, if you can believe that...... As for ever parting with it, I'm already trying to figure out how to afford another! Mark, not likely, until a month ago i hadn't flown a kite in over 6 years... Off topic: How far are you from Normal/ bloomington? I get over there every so often. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
makatakam Posted April 13, 2015 Report Share Posted April 13, 2015 I'm about 2-1/2 hours north of there. There are about five or six active IKE (Illinois Kite Enthusiasts) flyers within an hour of there. If you're going to be in that area, you can post on the IKE forum and someone may be able to join you, or at least give you info about decent fields to fly in the area. They are in Washinton, IL, Cabery, IL, and Kankakee, IL. The forum is 100% free and has members from Illinois and the surrounding states, as well as some in other parts of the country. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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