John Barresi Posted April 2, 2018 Report Share Posted April 2, 2018 Hello @TonyK, Welcome to KiteLife®! Although this is an automated message, it is written with heart - I love kites deeply, and I believe the KiteLife community represents this passion with a very friendly and helpful environment for everyone. Please feel free to browse around and get to know the others. If you have any questions please don't hesitate to ask. Need to tweak settings? Edit your profile here - View Member Edit your settings - http://kitelife.com/forum/settings/ Other than that, here are a few handy links that you might have a use for... Member ChatMember MapKL Shop And while it's never an obligation, we always love hearing about our new members if you'd like to share some of your kite stories, videos, and/or background... Tell us a little about YOUR kite life! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TonyK Posted April 4, 2018 Report Share Posted April 4, 2018 I'm newly retired and plan on spending lots of time on the beach in Mexico. I'm looking for a hobby to keep me busy and was blown away by some of the videos I saw featuring quad line stunt kites. I had a decent kite as a kid but haven't flown one in decades. Hoping to learn lots from these forums and look forward to many hours with the wind on my back. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Klaiber Posted April 4, 2018 Report Share Posted April 4, 2018 Lots of informed people on here with just about every kiting experience you can ask for. As with most of us we started just like you and now can’t go a couple days without flying something! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Breezin Posted April 5, 2018 Report Share Posted April 5, 2018 Wow straight to the dark side . 9 hours ago, Mike Klaiber said: can’t go a couple days without flying something! You may shortly find out as I did, that is a massive understatement. Some people around here are so hooked they fly in parking lots and they're GOOD at it!! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
makatakam Posted April 5, 2018 Report Share Posted April 5, 2018 Hi Tony, and welcome to the forum. Lots of retired guys on here and a bunch that are still a long way off. That's what is great about kites -- no age barriers. If you are just starting out and want to learn quads this is the best place to be. John Barresi, who started and runs this forum is one of the top ten quad flyers in the world, and probably the best there is, and he will actually talk to you and fly with you if you meet. Down-to-earth real person. You will have many questions on your quad-line kite journey. They can be answered here. All you have to do is ask. We all started at the beginning and will gladly help you through the initial stages of acquiring control. It's not as easy as the pros make it look, but at the same time, it's not rocket science. Basic control can be learned in a couple of hours. There are tutorial videos on this forum that will guide you from simple setup to advanced tricks. Watch the beginner vids a few times each, and listen carefully. The methods John describes are tried and tested and will serve you well. Gospel, as we old-schoolers would say. Most importantly, have fun, smile and don't forget to breathe. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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