windwarrior Posted April 1, 2017 Report Share Posted April 1, 2017 It's been a long wait and lots of patience. I FINALLY received my PRECIOUS!!!! MUHAHAHAHAAAAA..... 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Klaiber Posted April 1, 2017 Report Share Posted April 1, 2017 Nice! Sent from my iPhone using KiteLife mobile app Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
windwarrior Posted April 1, 2017 Author Report Share Posted April 1, 2017 11 minutes ago, Mike Klaiber said: Nice! Sent from my iPhone using KiteLife mobile app I'm curious.... Is yours showing any wear at the folding points? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JWharton Posted April 1, 2017 Report Share Posted April 1, 2017 Love that!Sent from my SM-T210 using KiteLife mobile app Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
windwarrior Posted April 1, 2017 Author Report Share Posted April 1, 2017 6 hours ago, JWharton said: Love that! Sent from my SM-T210 using KiteLife mobile app YES! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JWharton Posted April 1, 2017 Report Share Posted April 1, 2017 LOL golom[emoji4]Sent from my SM-G903F using KiteLife mobile app Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
windwarrior Posted April 1, 2017 Author Report Share Posted April 1, 2017 2 minutes ago, JWharton said: LOL golom Sent from my SM-G903F using KiteLife mobile app Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wayne Dowler Posted April 1, 2017 Report Share Posted April 1, 2017 That is the weak spot on the kite. JB and Bazzer have addressed it by putting strips of fabric over the screen at those spots. Now the fabric absorbs the flexing . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
windwarrior Posted April 1, 2017 Author Report Share Posted April 1, 2017 34 minutes ago, Wayne Dowler said: That is the weak spot on the kite. JB and Bazzer have addressed it by putting strips of fabric over the screen at those spots. Now the fabric absorbs the flexing . I'm referring to the full length of the bend across, from the mesh to the bottom. Once it's started and it's across the actual pattern (the eye and brow) what can one do? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
makatakam Posted April 1, 2017 Report Share Posted April 1, 2017 Nothing. It's the nature of the beast. You could try to touch it up. Best way to prevent it is to remove the frame and roll the sail from one side without folding it. Not folding it in exactly the same place every time will help, but with time you will just end up with a one-inch or wider strip where the color is crumbling. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
windwarrior Posted April 1, 2017 Author Report Share Posted April 1, 2017 7 minutes ago, makatakam said: Nothing. It's the nature of the beast. You could try to touch it up. Best way to prevent it is to remove the frame and roll the sail from one side without folding it. Not folding it in exactly the same place every time will help, but with time you will just end up with a one-inch or wider strip where the color is crumbling. Nooooooo....... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Klaiber Posted April 1, 2017 Report Share Posted April 1, 2017 I'm curious.... Is yours showing any wear at the folding points? Not yet, couple years old but very little wear on it. I do try to fold in a different spot on all my revs as precaution. Most seem to wear eventually. Some are in need of a JB tune up. I just can't seem to send them - I think about it but then think what if the wind blows???Sent from my iPhone using KiteLife mobile app 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wayne Dowler Posted April 2, 2017 Report Share Posted April 2, 2017 On 4/1/2017 at 8:35 AM, windwarrior said: I'm referring to the full length of the bend across, from the mesh to the bottom. Once it's started and it's across the actual pattern (the eye and brow) what can one do? Sorry - misunderstood. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
riffclown Posted April 2, 2017 Report Share Posted April 2, 2017 Based on a similar experience with a different sail. It depends on how the dye/ink is impregnated into the material. . I know the Freilein Vertigo kites exhibit the same type of marks as well.. IT hasn't detracted from the kite structure that I can tell. I'd suggest if you want to prevent it all together, place a towel (or other thick cloth) on your kite's fold points when folding to keep it from creasing at all.. The marks won't appear if there isn't an actual crease to create it.. Unfortunately, this approach also means using a larger bag for the kite since it won't be nearly as compact. For a kite you truly care about, it may be your best option to protect an irreplaceable sail.. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
windwarrior Posted April 5, 2017 Author Report Share Posted April 5, 2017 On 4/2/2017 at 0:22 PM, riffclown said: Based on a similar experience with a different sail. It depends on how the dye/ink is impregnated into the material. . I know the Freilein Vertigo kites exhibit the same type of marks as well.. IT hasn't detracted from the kite structure that I can tell. I'd suggest if you want to prevent it all together, place a towel (or other thick cloth) on your kite's fold points when folding to keep it from creasing at all.. The marks won't appear if there isn't an actual crease to create it.. Unfortunately, this approach also means using a larger bag for the kite since it won't be nearly as compact. For a kite you truly care about, it may be your best option to protect an irreplaceable sail.. Oh boy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
makatakam Posted April 6, 2017 Report Share Posted April 6, 2017 But, seriously, it's a kite, not an investment. Fly it and enjoy it. The battle scars only give it more character! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
windwarrior Posted April 6, 2017 Author Report Share Posted April 6, 2017 15 minutes ago, makatakam said: But, seriously, it's a kite, not an investment. Fly it and enjoy it. The battle scars only give it more character! Yes, I know and I will. I think I just enjoyed looking more for the pics of Gollum!! LOL! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
makatakam Posted April 6, 2017 Report Share Posted April 6, 2017 16 hours ago, windwarrior said: Yes, I know and I will. I think I just enjoyed looking more for the pics of Gollum!! LOL! In that case, carry on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
windwarrior Posted July 29, 2017 Author Report Share Posted July 29, 2017 My precious and I are bonding well. I think the next adventure is a beach somewhere far away. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JaseRicco Posted August 9, 2017 Report Share Posted August 9, 2017 What an interesting design. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevmort Posted August 17, 2017 Report Share Posted August 17, 2017 Oooooooooooo bazer eyes still one of my favourite looking kites and would love to own one [emoji4]Sent from my iPhone using KiteLife mobile app Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KiteNinja Posted October 1, 2017 Report Share Posted October 1, 2017 I'm curious.... Is yours showing any wear at the folding points? Sent from my iPhone using KiteLife mobile app Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KiteNinja Posted October 1, 2017 Report Share Posted October 1, 2017 Love my Eyes 🤙Sent from my iPhone using KiteLife mobile app Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul LaMasters Posted October 2, 2017 Report Share Posted October 2, 2017 Yes, eventually that (design master floral?) paint will flake off at the folds, it is a coating on top of the nylon not leached into the fabric like would happen with acid etch dyes and an autoclave on icarex material. Heat and pressure forcing the dyes thru the polycarbonate coating and polyester threads to permanence is the ticket! https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=3190280950800&set=a.3125872780636.2141729.1079141123&type=3&theater Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JWharton Posted January 15, 2018 Report Share Posted January 15, 2018 Got mine just before Christmas, for those that haven't seen, 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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