John Barresi Posted May 23, 2016 Report Share Posted May 23, 2016 Join us for two full days of quad instruction near Fort Macon on the beautiful shore of Atlantic Beach, North Carolina on September 10-11, 2016... We'll be covering everything from absolute basics (pure beginner) all the way up through advanced techniques as well as both introductory and advanced team flying that is proven to help your skills along much quicker while having a ton of fun at the same time in a very forgiving environment. Sign up link: NC Quad Clinic (Sep 10-11 2016) Ideal choice of equipment for this class is any model of Revolution 1.5 (includes EXP, SLE, B-Series, printed specials, etc) - we'll go through painless equipment set up, good tuning and all aspects of flight - the goal here is to demystify quad flying and set you up to win. Testimonials - http://tinyurl.com/jb-testimonials Registration is $175 per person ($150 for KiteLife Subscribers) and includes full access to the clinic on both days (10a-4p)... Please note, there are ONLY 12 2 SPOTS left available and we expect them to fill up very quickly. If you're coming, we start the "Quad 101" portion of this class at 10AM SHARP on Saturday morning... It's jam packed with invaluable information and first time attendees are encouraged to consider attendance mandatory, lots of little details that add dimension to your set up and flight experience. DIRECTIONS - https://goo.gl/maps/ZPgrZN4AKX82 In front of the fort, there is a walk way to the beach. It will be on your right as you drive in. Fliers will generally park and walk back to that walkway. Then there is a wide beach area to fly in, but you can call me directly via 503-890-0290 on the day of to find out where we may be flying. 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. Currently registered: @Amexpmh @MarkH @Mike Klaiber @Lynn Pugh Ed R. @Terrel @RICK TUTTLE @ACrop @Steve Jenkins @ruthl1 Hope to see you there! 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarkH Posted May 23, 2016 Report Share Posted May 23, 2016 Just signed up for the the class. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Barresi Posted May 23, 2016 Author Report Share Posted May 23, 2016 Awesome, please tell Tina I didn't forget the pain-free flight I owe her! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
makatakam Posted May 24, 2016 Report Share Posted May 24, 2016 7 hours ago, John Barresi said: Awesome, please tell Tina I didn't forget the pain-free flight I owe her! Pain-free? Enquiring minds want to know. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wayne Dowler Posted May 24, 2016 Report Share Posted May 24, 2016 WHAT - ya mean he's leaving the whip home??!!?? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Barresi Posted May 24, 2016 Author Report Share Posted May 24, 2016 Pain-free? Enquiring minds want to know. Some folks have just had bad luck trying to fly in the past - I've got a decent track record of helping even the most uncomfortable fliers get a little more comfortable, and I still owe her a few minutes from last year even though she wasn't in the clinic - a promise to a friend. Sent from my iPhone using KiteLife mobile app 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
makatakam Posted May 24, 2016 Report Share Posted May 24, 2016 12 hours ago, John Barresi said: Some folks have just had bad luck trying to fly in the past - I've got a decent track record of helping even the most uncomfortable fliers get a little more comfortable, and I still owe her a few minutes from last year even though she wasn't in the clinic - a promise to a friend. Sent from my iPhone using KiteLife mobile app Nuts. I was hoping for a miracle cure. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Barresi Posted May 24, 2016 Author Report Share Posted May 24, 2016 rofl Sent from my iPhone using KiteLife mobile app Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Barresi Posted June 8, 2016 Author Report Share Posted June 8, 2016 Class is 1/3 full with 4 RSVP'd already, just bought my plane ticket. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Klaiber Posted June 9, 2016 Report Share Posted June 9, 2016 Anyone know what are best hotel options? Sent from my iPhone using KiteLife mobile app Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
photomom Posted June 9, 2016 Report Share Posted June 9, 2016 For something on the less expensive side, there's Hollowell's Family Motel in Atlantic Beach. It's not far from Fort Macon. If you're looking for something more luxurious, there's the Doubletree by HIlton in Atlantic Beach. It's a lot further down the beach than Hollowell's and is on the oceanfront. It has a pier, a small bar at the pier and a steak restaurant on site. There's also the family-owned Atlantis Lodge and Seahawk Motor Lodge which are both oceanfront and are also in Atlantic Beach. If you don't want to stay on the beach, there are some motels available in Morehead City. They are about a 20-25 minute drive from Fort Macon but it's not a bad drive that time of year. Hope this helps. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hyzakite Posted June 9, 2016 Report Share Posted June 9, 2016 I wish I could get down there and fly just to be there. Maybe I could, but! It's a trip and a half. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
photomom Posted June 12, 2016 Report Share Posted June 12, 2016 I forgot about two more places to stay for the NC Quad Clinic. The Hampton Inn and Suites in Pine Knoll Shores. It's across the highway from the Atlantis Lodge. Pine Knoll Shores and Atlantic Beach city limits abut each other so don't let the community names confuse you. And there is the Palm Suites located in Atlantic Beach, located just down the road from the main intersection onto the island. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
photomom Posted June 12, 2016 Report Share Posted June 12, 2016 And in case you're wondering how I know all this, I live here. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Barresi Posted June 12, 2016 Author Report Share Posted June 12, 2016 Pleased to report this workshop is already half full, just SIX spots left open now. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terrel Posted June 15, 2016 Report Share Posted June 15, 2016 I'm looking forward to the clinic! What a great opportunity! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Klaiber Posted June 27, 2016 Report Share Posted June 27, 2016 Got to meet Lynn at ODSKC this past weekend, one familiar face in the crowd! Can't wait! Might there be kites in the B nature available for sale? I found that I need a Rev SUL with 50# line after this weekend too!!! Sent from my iPhone using KiteLife mobile app Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
photomom Posted June 28, 2016 Report Share Posted June 28, 2016 Not sure what is in stock. Especially after the changes Rev is making. But check out the local kite store, Kites Unlimited. Or you can call them at (252) 247-7011 and talk to them about getting one and having it there when you come down for the clinic. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SparkieRob Posted June 28, 2016 Report Share Posted June 28, 2016 Got to meet Lynn at ODSKC this past weekend, one familiar face in the crowd! Can't wait! Might there be kites in the B nature available for sale? I found that I need a Rev SUL with 50# line after this weekend too!!! Sent from my iPhone using KiteLife mobile app Not that I'm trying to talk you OUT of getting another kite... Consider the Diamond Frame in a Full sail as an alternative. What is your lightest wind frame? I used to use a 2 frame but found Black Race a better fit for my style. Now I use Diamonds in my 1.5SUL from 0 to about 16km/h. Sent from my iPhone using KiteLife mobile app 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Klaiber Posted June 28, 2016 Report Share Posted June 28, 2016 Hey Rob, if I read this correctly you still use a super light kite plus diamond frame? I have a standard kite but maybe diamond is a better option to try versus another sail. 2 wraps are the lightest I have along with 12" kickstand. I actually thought I was doing ok until I tried 9' light setup of Paul LaMasters and knew my setup was a flying brick. Sent from my iPhone using KiteLife mobile app Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wayne Dowler Posted June 28, 2016 Report Share Posted June 28, 2016 19 minutes ago, Mike Klaiber said: Hey Rob, if I read this correctly you still use a super light kite plus diamond frame? I have a standard kite but maybe diamond is a better option to try versus another sail. 2 wraps are the lightest I have along with 12" kickstand. I actually thought I was doing ok until I tried 9' light setup of Paul LaMasters and knew my setup was a flying brick. Sent from my iPhone using KiteLife mobile app He uses a diamond frame and SUL together, along with sticks and French bridle. Paul likes the Zen format, so do I, but we both use a different way to get to our liking! I use sticks, but use a hybrid frame also, made up of a 2 wrap center, bl. race wings and Zen verts. He uses sticks, a French bridle, and diamond rods in his Zen. Both work for us. I also have an SUL with sticks and diamonds - I call it my mini Zen for team flying. Jb could outfly me with a brick in his hands, so don't get too caught up in chasing equipment to solve all problems. Technique will serve you much better! Remember that in light wind - there are no freebies, in Paul's words - ya gotta want it!! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Barresi Posted June 29, 2016 Author Report Share Posted June 29, 2016 1 hour ago, Wayne Dowler said: don't get too caught up in chasing equipment to solve all problems. Technique will serve you much better! Never a truer word has been spoken. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lynn Gray Pugh Posted June 29, 2016 Report Share Posted June 29, 2016 It was really nice to meet Mike at ODSKC this past weekend. Mike can attest to my ability to consistently crash a kite in the shortest time interval. I am very excited about the clinic. Are there any B-Series kites that an enthusiastic newbie should get before they are all gone? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Klaiber Posted June 29, 2016 Report Share Posted June 29, 2016 Oh I want it ok, lol, heard that a lot recently over two days- hoping JB will help tune it so I can at least competently compete in October, making "17" my novice "move up" dream come true! Thanks! Sounds like a little experimentation is necessary too. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wayne Dowler Posted June 29, 2016 Report Share Posted June 29, 2016 22 hours ago, Lynn Pugh said: It was really nice to meet Mike at ODSKC this past weekend. Mike can attest to my ability to consistently crash a kite in the shortest time interval. I am very excited about the clinic. Are there any B-Series kites that an enthusiastic newbie should get before they are all gone? While not completely sure Rev isn't going to produce something like them - my suggestion is at least a STD and VTD. With those 2 Sails and the 3 frames (2, 3, 4 wrap), you should be able to handle most winds. If your budget allows - grab a MID too. While there is enough overlap in the other kite's wind range, a MID does have a sweet spot too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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