photomom Posted September 8, 2016 Report Share Posted September 8, 2016 Yes, Kites Unlimited and Bird Stuff has lines in a several lengths. I know they have the 120' for team flying and either 80' or 100' for sure. Don can also make a custom set if you need something special. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Barresi Posted September 8, 2016 Author Report Share Posted September 8, 2016 65' is fine for solo stuff, it's just the team exercises that require 120'. Some good info on the benefits of different lengths... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ACrop Posted September 8, 2016 Report Share Posted September 8, 2016 I would love to see a "line making workshop" in conjunction with the clinics. It could even be run by the local shop. I would love to make some kite line, but would rather do it with someone my first time. I am guessing that to the knowledgeable making a new set of lines just takes an hour or two. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Barresi Posted September 8, 2016 Author Report Share Posted September 8, 2016 I can pump out a 120' line set in about 25-30 minutes... Will definitely do a tutorial on this at some point. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ACrop Posted September 8, 2016 Report Share Posted September 8, 2016 Seems to me that if someone knowledgeable brought bulk supplies folks who wanted to make a line could pay by the foot and learn in an hour or so how to do it correctly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Barresi Posted September 8, 2016 Author Report Share Posted September 8, 2016 If someone brought supplies, we could certainly put an example set together before or after the clinic on Sat or Sun. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ACrop Posted September 8, 2016 Report Share Posted September 8, 2016 Is that something I should call the local kite shop and ask about??? Would that be a reasonable thing to ask about??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Barresi Posted September 8, 2016 Author Report Share Posted September 8, 2016 You could if you want! A 500 ft spool would suffice for a 120' line set, need sleeving and a sleever too, as well as a winder for the new set. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ACrop Posted September 8, 2016 Report Share Posted September 8, 2016 Sleever? = Thin wire to pull line through?Sent from my Nexus 5X using KiteLife mobile app Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ruthl1 Posted September 8, 2016 Report Share Posted September 8, 2016 I have a sleeving kit and sleeves if any needs.Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G920A using KiteLife mobile app Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Barresi Posted September 8, 2016 Author Report Share Posted September 8, 2016 1 hour ago, ACrop said: Sleever? = Thin wire to pull line through? Exactly, thin wire (piano or guitar) bent in half. 1 hour ago, ruthl1 said: I have a sleeving kit and sleeves if any needs. And thank you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terrel Posted September 8, 2016 Report Share Posted September 8, 2016 Thanks for the replies. I will use my 65 ft lines this weekend since I have used them since June. Definitely want to start making my own line sets though. I've seen a few youtube vids on it, and it doesn't look hard to do. :-)Sent from my SCH-I605 using KiteLife mobile app 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim P. Posted September 9, 2016 Report Share Posted September 9, 2016 If you want to have a set of 120's ready and waiting for you this weekend, I'd suggest you call Don and find out if he has a set ready. Have him hold them for you if he does have them, or get him to make them for you and have them ready to go for once you arrive. Great folks and they make great line sets! https://www.facebook.com/Kites-Unlimited-BirdStuff-etc-82661657778/ http://kitesandbirds.com/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
photomom Posted September 9, 2016 Report Share Posted September 9, 2016 They have 120' sets in stock. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Klaiber Posted September 9, 2016 Report Share Posted September 9, 2016 I would be in for a bulk buy if that works out. I thought of taking a eighty and making two. I also have two of the new carbon handles I need help with getting right with TK's leaders. I think I just cut and tie new knots but will see what JB says. Lots to learn and can't wait.Sent from my iPhone using KiteLife mobile app Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarkH Posted September 9, 2016 Report Share Posted September 9, 2016 All of my Revs packed and in the car now just need to work on packing my clothes. Looking forward to the clinic and improving my rev skills. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Barresi Posted September 9, 2016 Author Report Share Posted September 9, 2016 You did great last year, conditions look better this year. #epicwinSent from my iPhone using KiteLife mobile app 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lynn Gray Pugh Posted September 9, 2016 Report Share Posted September 9, 2016 Do we have a meeting place on the beach yet? I have a trunk full of drinks and 2 sun canopies and some grapes and apples and one husband. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Barresi Posted September 9, 2016 Author Report Share Posted September 9, 2016 Yep, drive all the way south into the main parking lot and park - then walk a little ways back up the road to here (map pin below) and head straight out toward the water. https://goo.gl/maps/zWNn6NwdYKT2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Barresi Posted September 9, 2016 Author Report Share Posted September 9, 2016 Also talking about a dinner gathering at the end of the day tomorrow, Tight Lines Pub at 7:30pm - all participants (and companions) are welcome. https://www.yelp.com/biz/tight-lines-pub-and-brewing-company-morehead-city I'll try and remember to bring it up in the morning so we can get a head count, feel free to remind me! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Klaiber Posted September 9, 2016 Report Share Posted September 9, 2016 Made it. See y'all about 9. Dinner sounds good to me.Sent from my iPhone using KiteLife mobile app Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Barresi Posted September 10, 2016 Author Report Share Posted September 10, 2016 Cool, we'll be out there around 9am too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lynn Gray Pugh Posted September 10, 2016 Report Share Posted September 10, 2016 Does the clinic starts at 9 AM or 10 AM? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Barresi Posted September 10, 2016 Author Report Share Posted September 10, 2016 Fair question! 10am clinic (official greet and start of the Quad 101 presentation / roundtable). 9am beach arrival / wake up / warm up / relax / unfurl time is what we're discussing here... It's a beautiful location, nice morning, nice people... Mmmm... Whatever's clever, long as you're present and attentive at 10am! I understand the confusion. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Barresi Posted September 10, 2016 Author Report Share Posted September 10, 2016 Beautiful day, I saw improvement in everyone's flying - now to fuel up for another bangin' day tomorrow! 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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