John Barresi Posted December 11, 2017 Report Share Posted December 11, 2017 Coming soon. https://www.facebook.com/kiteforge/videos/328735464269653/ 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
makatakam Posted December 11, 2017 Report Share Posted December 11, 2017 Nice. Flies well. Of course you had nothing to do with that! I think I could have fun with that in a steady 5mph. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Barresi Posted December 11, 2017 Author Report Share Posted December 11, 2017 Thanks! Probably a bit too light for 6mph steady, I’d expect this [indoor] to periodically fold up in that.Sent from my iPhone using KiteLife mobile app Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Barresi Posted December 13, 2017 Author Report Share Posted December 13, 2017 https://www.facebook.com/kiteforge/videos/329185120891354/ 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Justin2kites Posted December 14, 2017 Report Share Posted December 14, 2017 Looks pretty cool. Could this be flown outside in a light breeze? Do you have the lines connected at the "straps"? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Barresi Posted December 14, 2017 Author Report Share Posted December 14, 2017 Really rated for 0-3 mph, can handle a bit more at variable speeds but it is really designed as a short line indoor / urban type kite. Lines are on little Dacron finger loops (just thicker line), I find them easier for transitioning from 1 to 2 hands, etc. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Barresi Posted December 15, 2017 Author Report Share Posted December 15, 2017 We’re happy to report the Kaiju should be available sometime in mid to late February. 🤘 Unless someone wants a custom order, main color options will likely be white/blue, white/purple, black/red and black/lime, target retail price is $115. FYI: Pre-sales should open in early January... We’ll likely serial number the first 50 kites to go out, so stay tuned! 🙂 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Justin2kites Posted December 15, 2017 Report Share Posted December 15, 2017 Put me down for a white/purple. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Barresi Posted December 15, 2017 Author Report Share Posted December 15, 2017 Sweet, thank you. Are you on the email list? http://eepurl.com/c-Fg3r It's likely first opportunity to order (and first grab at serial numbers) will happen through that channel. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Justin2kites Posted December 15, 2017 Report Share Posted December 15, 2017 Yep, already signed up. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Barresi Posted December 15, 2017 Author Report Share Posted December 15, 2017 As @Justin2kites knows already, we've just sent out the first email. In consideration to the folks who spend time here on KiteLife, here is a link to it... http://mailchi.mp/3d4dec2f1e46/kaiju-on-the-horizon 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Klaiber Posted December 15, 2017 Report Share Posted December 15, 2017 Just sent my request [emoji106]Sent from my iPhone using KiteLife mobile app 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SHBKF Posted December 15, 2017 Report Share Posted December 15, 2017 Another new Kite Forge subscriber has just sent a request, thanks! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
khsidekick Posted December 16, 2017 Report Share Posted December 16, 2017 Black and Red. [emoji847]Sent from my IPhone 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Barresi Posted December 17, 2017 Author Report Share Posted December 17, 2017 FYI, looks like 29 Kaiju are already spoken for in the serial number batch of 50, going quick! If you want to get on the RSVP list, send me a message with your choice of color and preferred email address, will follow up to process orders in January and looking to ship in February. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
esinger Posted December 17, 2017 Report Share Posted December 17, 2017 Awesome John, 29 so far! There I go thinking dual line flying was a dying sport. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Barresi Posted December 17, 2017 Author Report Share Posted December 17, 2017 Looks like we may have assigned the last of the serial numbers this morning, still taking RSVPs though! 👍🏻 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Barresi Posted December 18, 2017 Author Report Share Posted December 18, 2017 Nice day on the streets yesterday... 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
makatakam Posted December 18, 2017 Report Share Posted December 18, 2017 Veeerrryyy coooool! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Breezin Posted December 19, 2017 Report Share Posted December 19, 2017 Like the last guy said 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Exult Posted December 19, 2017 Report Share Posted December 19, 2017 When swinging the Kaiju around you gliderlike in circles with the handles in one hand (like in "Kaiju at the park" above at 0:35), does it feel stable? Is controlling the circle path an issue or does it come naturally? Any need for controlling the kite here by using the handles by angling the hand holding the handles/straps/line-loops? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Barresi Posted December 19, 2017 Author Report Share Posted December 19, 2017 Surprisingly easy with a few attempts. I do simultaneously steer, so while one hand is "staking" or bending the lines, the other hand has the left loop on ring finger and right loop on thumb, steering by angling my hand, all the while being able to give / take that same steering hand to control even more line tension (sail loading), there is definitely some added leverage like rope on a pulley. The key to full control is to blend our understanding of a 2-line sport kite with that of a fighter kite. Slack increases rotation, tension increases drive and tracking, and a whole scale in-between. Add to that, some ability to "lead" the kite where you want by the direction your "bend" hand is moving, similar to guiding the nose with an indoor glider or indeed, a fighter kite. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Justin2kites Posted December 20, 2017 Report Share Posted December 20, 2017 That's kind of what I was thinking about when I asked if you had the "handles" connected, but I see what you're saying now. Just thinking out loud here, but what about a small bar? Similar to a power kite, but a small one-handed one with just enough length to have adequate steering input. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Barresi Posted December 20, 2017 Author Report Share Posted December 20, 2017 That would work if you only wanted to fly with one hand and not transition to two-handed flight. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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