John Barresi Posted January 13, 2017 Report Share Posted January 13, 2017 Join us for two full days of quad instruction on the beautiful shore of Corolla, North Carolina on April 8-9, 2017... 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. Testimonials - http://tinyurl.com/jb-testimonials Sign up link: http://kitelife.com/forum/store/product/50-corolla-quad-clinic-apr-8-9-2017/ Currently registered: @riffclown @Bill Clay @Lynn Pugh @Tim P. @esinger @ACrop @Mike Klaiber @Charles Whipple @Nigel Holder == Ideal choice of equipment for this class is any model of Revolution 1.5 (includes EXP, SLE, B-Series, printed specials, etc) or similar "1.5 platform" models (like Phoenix, Freilein, Los Hermanos, 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. 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 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/6FPuAv4hwiu For anyone who needs equipment or parts while in town, you can get pretty much anything you need from the Cath and Eliot Shook at Flying Smiles Kites right there in Corolla, just a few minutes away from the field. Hope to see you there! 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
riffclown Posted January 14, 2017 Report Share Posted January 14, 2017 I'm absolutely stoked to be able to commit to this. The vast majority (ok all) of my other events to date have been day trips. Looking forward to a great weekend with kite friends. I'll bring the lights, We HAVE to do a night fly at some point during this event.. AND Payment Sent 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill Clay Posted January 14, 2017 Report Share Posted January 14, 2017 I'm hopeful I can do this. I have to check my ship's schedule before I commit with the cash. Very excited about this!!!Sent from my iPhone using KiteLife mobile app 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lynn Gray Pugh Posted January 14, 2017 Report Share Posted January 14, 2017 Looking forward to flying with all of you 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Barresi Posted January 14, 2017 Author Report Share Posted January 14, 2017 One spot gone, 11 left - make sure you all grab your spot in the clinic! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
p23brian Posted January 14, 2017 Report Share Posted January 14, 2017 Would like to do this but I'm not sure those dates will work. My son is playing baseball down in Florida that week. I'll have to see if there's a way to make it work.Sent from my iPhone using KiteLife mobile app Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Barresi Posted January 14, 2017 Author Report Share Posted January 14, 2017 Understandable, hope you can make it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill Clay Posted January 14, 2017 Report Share Posted January 14, 2017 I'm hopeful I can do this. I have to check my ship's schedule before I commit with the cash. Very excited about this!!!Sent from my iPhone using KiteLife mobile app Ahhhh!!!! Screw it. Payment made. If I happen to be underway or something, hopefully I can sell my spot to someone else... So stoked for this!!!Sent from my iPhone using KiteLife mobile app 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
makatakam Posted January 14, 2017 Report Share Posted January 14, 2017 19 minutes ago, Bill Clay said: Ahhhh!!!! Screw it. Payment made. If I happen to be underway or something, hopefully I can sell my spot to someone else... So stoked for this!!! Sent from my iPhone using KiteLife mobile app Do whatever it takes to make it. You will not be disappointed. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Barresi Posted January 14, 2017 Author Report Share Posted January 14, 2017 I'm pretty confident in saying that the majority of my first time students are surprised at the overall experience. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Klaiber Posted January 14, 2017 Report Share Posted January 14, 2017 Your confidence is deserved and respected sir. I was amazed at how the class impacted my abilities. I am coming back to tune and tune Sent from my iPhone using KiteLife mobile app 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Barresi Posted January 15, 2017 Author Report Share Posted January 15, 2017 Tune the kite, tune the mind. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Barresi Posted January 17, 2017 Author Report Share Posted January 17, 2017 Been chatting with Cath and Eliot from Flying Smiles Kites (the nearby kite shop) an they said Whalehead would be tight for us - so we'll use the main beach area at the east end of Corolla Village Rd. Google Map link... https://goo.gl/maps/6FPuAv4hwiu I've been told there is parking, bathrooms, etc, and the shop is SUPER close by if you have any surprise repairs. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Barresi Posted January 17, 2017 Author Report Share Posted January 17, 2017 Alright folks, info on the rental house... Probably cheaper than a hotel, more amenities and good company - it's being arranged by @Lynn Pugh, just message her for more info - space is limited. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ACrop Posted January 18, 2017 Report Share Posted January 18, 2017 Ah man. I Never planned dates with my husband...Almost NEVER. Well I bought concert tickets for April 8th in Annapolis, and he knows about them. I shouldn't even be thinking about going to this but here I am typing to y'all. Arg. Our last pre-planned date (get ready for the irony folks) was to Flying Smiles kites for my first quad flying lesson....And we all know the "date" part of that was in part to minimize the guilt over doing something I wanted to do during a extended family week at the beach. I don't see anyway to swing this one but hasn't stopped we from thinking on it....ArgArg. Sent from my Nexus 5X using KiteLife mobile app 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Barresi Posted January 18, 2017 Author Report Share Posted January 18, 2017 May you arrive at a happy outcome, in any case. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Barresi Posted January 18, 2017 Author Report Share Posted January 18, 2017 FYI, I'm toying with making our September clinic exclusively team-focused (all levels) - after a spring clinic and festival season, folks ought to be ready. Thoughts? 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul LaMasters Posted January 18, 2017 Report Share Posted January 18, 2017 enjoy, you'll have fun there all together Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
riffclown Posted February 8, 2017 Report Share Posted February 8, 2017 What linesets are recommended? (length) Ordered 2000ft of 100# Skybond today. would make a 500' set 😀 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lynn Gray Pugh Posted February 8, 2017 Report Share Posted February 8, 2017 5 minutes ago, riffclown said: What linesets are recommended? (length) Ordered 2000ft of 100# Skybond today. would make a 500' set 😀 At Atlantic Beach JB was using 120' skybond set. This is a good question for JB. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
makatakam Posted February 9, 2017 Report Share Posted February 9, 2017 120' line set for team flying is the standard and also for clinics, unless otherwise stated. For individual coaching it doesn't matter, but you will want to fly with the others attending. JB will instruct you on whatever you have, however, so don't panic. Have fun, smile and don't forget to breathe is all you need to know. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Barresi Posted February 9, 2017 Author Report Share Posted February 9, 2017 120' x 100# Skybond is my weapon of choice at clinics, gives a bigger wind window and will allow team flying (which almost ANYONE can do with me leading)... For my own bag, I also carry 90'x100# and 30'x50#. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Barresi Posted February 9, 2017 Author Report Share Posted February 9, 2017 Or, what @makatakam said. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Barresi Posted February 11, 2017 Author Report Share Posted February 11, 2017 Just two pre-registered at the moment, just a couple of months away now - hoping to get everyone officially signed up and RSVP'd over the next few weeks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul LaMasters Posted February 12, 2017 Report Share Posted February 12, 2017 A few of us will be down at the whalehead club this next weekend, fletch, Melissa, Dugard, Conklin, sir Paul, maya, and the other Paul, building our cherry blossom team routine. you all should enjoy your gig equally as well 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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