John Barresi Posted May 29, 2015 Report Share Posted May 29, 2015 Join us for two full days of quad instruction near Fort Macon on the beautiful shore of Atlantic Beach, North Carolina on August 8-9, 2015... We'll be covering everything from absolute basics (pure beginner) all the way up through advanced techniques and team flying, as well as providing short flight routines that are sure to help your skills along while having fun at the same time.Saturday morning is always a group presentation, full 101 on the ins and outs of Rev equipment and related theory, this covers a metric ton of stuff that even the "pros" think they know, but don't... From there, we usually go through the fundamentals of clean launching, landing and control methods... Students then break up onto their own kites to work on the "homework" (maneuver combinations) that I'll distribute beforehand, during which instructor(s) will make the rounds between each flier, offering supporting instruction, as well as addressing individual interests.Sunday is the same without a 101 presentation, followed by a couple hours of team skills introduction to close out the day.Students will use their own kites, any line length will work (80'-90' is very common) but 120' length will be required for team exercises. Must be spectra or Skybond lines for team flying.Testimonials - http://tinyurl.com/jb-testimonialsRegistration is $150 per person and includes full access to the clinic on both days (10a-4p)...Please note, there are only 12 spots available and we expect them to fill up very quickly.Follow this event on Facebook too!https://www.facebook.com/events/1676845649205935/Signed up so far:1. Marshall H2. Scott P3. Ed R4. Chip E5. J.L.6. P.S.7. Mark H8. Barry B9. Ruth L10. Aaron T11. Tim P12. For anyone who needs equipment or parts while in town, you can get pretty much anything you need from the Dixon family and Kites Unlimited & BirdStuff, etc., just a few minutes away from the field. Student Name Skill Level 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Barresi Posted May 29, 2015 Author Report Share Posted May 29, 2015 Some photos from our gathering there last year. Beautiful place to fly! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amexpmh Posted May 30, 2015 Report Share Posted May 30, 2015 I'm in. Marshall 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Barresi Posted May 30, 2015 Author Report Share Posted May 30, 2015 Flights booked, ready to rock! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim P. Posted May 31, 2015 Report Share Posted May 31, 2015 Ha, I'll be down there all week... the week of July 25 to August 1 that is. Bleh. I'll try to see if I can get off that NEXT weekend as well, but I dunno if I'll be able to work it out. If there's anyway that I can though, I'll be there, space permitting. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Barresi Posted May 31, 2015 Author Report Share Posted May 31, 2015 Understood, hope to see you again Tim. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lifes-a-Beach Posted June 10, 2015 Report Share Posted June 10, 2015 How do I sign up? I need this clinic to try and catch up with the gang...Marshall, Chip, Ed and others. They are killin' me. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amexpmh Posted June 12, 2015 Report Share Posted June 12, 2015 Open the website not in Tapatalk. The link for student name and skill level should appear. Marshall 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
122333 Posted June 16, 2015 Report Share Posted June 16, 2015 What string lengths to bring? 75'? 120'? Also, would a STD (non-vented) be ok or would one need a mid/full vent to fly at this event? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amexpmh Posted June 17, 2015 Report Share Posted June 17, 2015 Bring what you can. To fly team you will want the 120s, but 75 is perfect for most everything. Full vent I'd the most used but winds can be light too. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Barresi Posted June 17, 2015 Author Report Share Posted June 17, 2015 Aye, Amexphm has it spot in regarding lines and kites. Best option always, is to have both a Standard and Vented to cover both ends of the wind range - we used both last year. BTW - 7 spaces gone, just 5 left available! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lifes-a-Beach Posted June 17, 2015 Report Share Posted June 17, 2015 Thx for posting today JB, it reminded me to log in on my laptop and officially register for the clinic. Now, I'm in!! Plz confirm when you can. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Barresi Posted June 17, 2015 Author Report Share Posted June 17, 2015 Thx for posting today JB, it reminded me to log in on my laptop and officially register for the clinic. Now, I'm in!! Plz confirm when you can. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk A-ok Barry, you're all set - thanks for your persistence! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Barresi Posted June 17, 2015 Author Report Share Posted June 17, 2015 Down to 4 available slots! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Barresi Posted June 17, 2015 Author Report Share Posted June 17, 2015 If you're on Facebook, check out this link for more live updates. https://www.facebook.com/events/1676845649205935/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
122333 Posted June 17, 2015 Report Share Posted June 17, 2015 I tried to pull up the location on Google Maps. Let me know if this is the right parking lot. I see three walkways, an upper, middle, and lower. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Barresi Posted June 17, 2015 Author Report Share Posted June 17, 2015 I'll let Amexphm address the best parking / entry point for the beach. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lifes-a-Beach Posted June 17, 2015 Report Share Posted June 17, 2015 Most kiters walk out of the parking lot and back down the street where they drive in to enter the beach out by the peninsula/rock jetty where the acknowledged kiting area is. This entrance area is not showing in your image. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Barresi Posted June 17, 2015 Author Report Share Posted June 17, 2015 Just 3 slots left! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
122333 Posted June 17, 2015 Report Share Posted June 17, 2015 Most kiters walk out of the parking lot and back down the street where they drive in to enter the beach out by the peninsula/rock jetty where the acknowledged kiting area is. This entrance area is not showing in your image. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk I get it now. Just wanted to make sure I was looking at the right area. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amexpmh Posted June 18, 2015 Report Share Posted June 18, 2015 When you pull in the fort area you will pass the path with a gate (for ranger use). Park and walk back to the gate then out to the beach. We should have up feathers and SLKs. PM me and I'll give you my cell number in case any issues come up. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Barresi Posted June 18, 2015 Author Report Share Posted June 18, 2015 Just ONE space left open! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim P. Posted June 18, 2015 Report Share Posted June 18, 2015 Nothing like a countdown to push you to make a commitment! Signed up, now just to get a place to stay for Saturday night. Any suggestions from you local folks? I'll be down there the previous week at a cottage, but don't know the hotel situation down there anymore. Should never have sold the house we had at Atlantic Beach! Looking forward to meeting and flying with everyone! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amexpmh Posted June 18, 2015 Report Share Posted June 18, 2015 Cool. I look forward to meeting new friends at the fort. I asked don to check with local supporters (hotels etc) to see if any will offer a special rate. I'll check back with him tomorrow and let you know. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mystainedskin Posted June 18, 2015 Report Share Posted June 18, 2015 I'm in! ....oh wait 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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