John Barresi Posted July 1, 2016 Report Posted July 1, 2016 Full day dedicated to learning our way around short line (30') quad line flying - focus on tuning, basic "holding patterns" to maintain flight with minimal effort, 360s, up and over, catch and throw, variable and no wind conditions. Light / variable wind flying in urban environments IS possible without a great deal of effort after you've got a handle on the fundamentals - then you can fly anywhere, even your front yard or in a local courtyard - just think how much gas this will save you! We only have space for FOUR students this time around, this is a one day semi-informal gathering at Overlook Park in Portland, OR... Registration is $100 per person, discounted to $75 for KiteLife subscribers. Location - https://goo.gl/maps/NH7rr46qrDw Video from the same location... Students should come equipped with 30 foot lines - 50# Skybond is preferred, but 90#/100# or LPG is acceptable... You'll also do best with a STD 1.5 size Revolution kite equipped with 2 wrap, black race or diamond rods, it could also be useful to have mid-vent but it's very rarely needed. These are TWO different workshops on different Saturdays, you are welcome to attend either one or both. Registered for the 9th (finished): Dylan N. Cardin N. Khanh N. Registered for the 16th (CLASS IS FULL): Dylan N. Cardin N. @flexifoil21 (Russ) @crazy5 (Jeff) 2 Quote
SparkieRob Posted July 1, 2016 Report Posted July 1, 2016 Oh baby! Love this too much! Sent from my iPhone using KiteLife mobile app 2 Quote
John Barresi Posted July 1, 2016 Author Report Posted July 1, 2016 Come on over, I'll hold a spot for ya. 2 Quote
GammoRay Posted July 1, 2016 Report Posted July 1, 2016 Looks too cool, but the commute would kill me! 1 Quote
SparkieRob Posted July 2, 2016 Report Posted July 2, 2016 Come on over, I'll hold a spot for ya. One day bro, one day... Sent from my iPhone using KiteLife mobile app Quote
John Barresi Posted July 2, 2016 Author Report Posted July 2, 2016 Use that shooting star on WSIKF. 2 Quote
crazy5 Posted July 8, 2016 Report Posted July 8, 2016 How do I sign up for the 16th? Sent from my HTC Desire 626 using KiteLife mobile app Quote
John Barresi Posted July 8, 2016 Author Report Posted July 8, 2016 1 hour ago, crazy5 said: How do I sign up for the 16th? Right here. PDX Urban Quad Boot Camp (7/16/16) Quote
John Barresi Posted July 8, 2016 Author Report Posted July 8, 2016 Only 2 spots left for the 9th and 1 spot left for the 16th. Also updated the lead post with text links to sign up, I think the embedded links don't show up on mobile sometimes. First round starts tomorrow! Quote
crazy5 Posted July 8, 2016 Report Posted July 8, 2016 Yeah the link doesn't seem to be working for me. I'll keep at it Sent from my HTC Desire 626 using KiteLife mobile app Quote
crazy5 Posted July 8, 2016 Report Posted July 8, 2016 Got it through the facebook link so I'm signed up. Can't wait to meet you and get some incredible lessons. Sent from my HTC Desire 626 using KiteLife mobile app Quote
John Barresi Posted July 8, 2016 Author Report Posted July 8, 2016 Awesome, thanks for your persistence Jeff - FYI, I'm always willing to help directly if needed. Looks like it didn't give you the $25 subscriber discount for some reason, refund coming shortly. Quote
John Barresi Posted July 8, 2016 Author Report Posted July 8, 2016 Class for the 16th is FULL, still 2 spots left open for the 9th! 1 Quote
John Barresi Posted July 9, 2016 Author Report Posted July 9, 2016 Had a ton of fun with Dylan, Cardin and papa Khanh today (mama @P.V. Nguyen observing)... Plenty of work in light and variable wind, but lots learned - I couldn't ask for more on a first day. 2 Quote
P.V. Nguyen Posted July 10, 2016 Report Posted July 10, 2016 You're incredible. They worked so hard they'll be sleeping like babies tonight! 1 Quote
John Barresi Posted July 10, 2016 Author Report Posted July 10, 2016 Heck, I'll be sleeping like a baby tonight. Quote
John Barresi Posted July 12, 2016 Author Report Posted July 12, 2016 My students from last Saturday, Dylan and Cardin (11 and 9?), they did great learning to handle very light and variable winds - papa Khanh (21 at heart?) did great too. Sent from my iPhone using KiteLife mobile app 1 Quote
John Barresi Posted July 16, 2016 Author Report Posted July 16, 2016 Another great day out at Overlook with @P.V. Nguyen's family, @crazy5 and @flexifoil21... Still very light and variable winds but everyone added more to their quiver of skills and we talked a LOT of shop about equipment and flight - thanks a lot guys, really a pleasure. 1 Quote
P.V. Nguyen Posted July 17, 2016 Report Posted July 17, 2016 Dylan loved how JB challenged him with the up and over. Tumbled some, especially in no wind, but he managed 3 of them successfully. Lots to digest in 2 sessions for mom. It was a pleasure to meet with Jeff, Russ, Scott and Theresa! Thanks a lot JB. 1 Quote
John Barresi Posted July 18, 2016 Author Report Posted July 18, 2016 Some video @crazy5 uploaded from yesterday... Quote
P.V. Nguyen Posted July 18, 2016 Report Posted July 18, 2016 I have video of JB pole dancing ;-) 2 Quote
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