Sports, Stunts & Single Liners
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Well it's been a while since I did purchased a new (non power) kite, but here's my purple B series Rev. I even managed to get it signed by Ben when he was at the Adelaide kite fester.
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Something about the Cody box kites that has always intrigued me. I think they look awesome. Named after Samuel Cody, who is famous for his work with large kites, some used by the British military in world war one for artillery observation. He may have also been one of the very first 'kite boaters' as he successfully used one of his kites to cross the English channel pulling a boat. I have a smallish 'Spirit of Air' cody that was relatively cheap at around $80AU, but you get what you pay for and I wouldn't really recommend it. It's not the most stable flyer and I had to unpick and re-sew one of the seams that overran into another panel - not great QC. HQ make a bigger…
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Someone mentioned these a while back on the Forums (a few years ago) but information was really limited. Then in a conversation with a forum member recently they popped up again, so after some reading and searching it looks like they've really extended their range and options over the years. They make a range of kites, not just quadline: http://www.freilein.net/ Here's some photos that I've salvaged from Oceanshoreskites.com as half the images aren't working on there Freilein Vertigo Missing: Steel, Hawksquad Freilein Vertigo Max Missing: Warm, Blue Vertigo Exodus Vertigo Exodus Mid Missing: Warm, Cool, …
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Going to knock one of these up next maybe half size first. Full size uses about 35 mtrs of material. Ouch. If goes well will do the bigger one later. Kids love them but they tend to get a pounding. Maybe the bigger one should be in 1.5 ounce cloth. Wont be as colourful as this fella either. 2 or 3 colours work for me.
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Hi, I am looking to buy a few Stunt Kites. Could i get some opinions on current generation stunt kites please. What are the kites that stand out in 2015. I used to fly MEFM kites, but have had no luck contacting warren macintosh to see if he is still making these, I know kites are very subjective as to what people like from them, but if anyone ever flew an MEFM, the flight characteristics of those what i am after. Straight line, like on rails yet twitchy and stalls well. if anyone has kites they would recommend or possibly sell, bring to speed week, ill bring cash. Jason has the 'SOUL' on his site, looks nice, icarex, what doe s this fly like ? thanks, i know its…
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Win a Nirvana SE or a Revolution 1.5 SLE! Thanks to our sponsor BrisKites you can jump on and win yourself a choice of two prizes, these kites are top line quad and dual line freestyle kites. This competition is open to anyone worldwide, so jump on! Info about the prizes: Nirvana SE by R-Sky Kites The Nirvana SE is R-Sky's premier Freestyle Kite. If you win and choose the Nirvana you will have the option of the Nirvana SE or the Nirvana UL in case you want a premium light wind kite. The Nirvana SE RRP $539 More Info: http://www.briskites.com.au/index.php?l ... tail&p=123 Revolution SLE 1.5 2009 The 1.5 SLE is the most popular quad line s…
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I've been flying for a few years and a have a few ul's, just thought I'd throw the topic up for discussion. I have in my bag Soul UL, JJF Matzel edition, Sano SSL+hybrid, Level one Extreme, Zephyr, Silver Fox 2.5 UL and Silver Fox 2.3 UL Can anyone suggest another worthy kite to fly. Keith
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Just wanted to share. unlike my other builds these are not from kite tails.. The Orange and Blue one I call the Jester.. Ripstop Nylon P4x/P2x hybrid Frame. The Dark Blue/Royal Blue is called Midnight Royal Taboo and is still in progress. Taboo because the darker blue is Poly , the lighter blue is Nylon.. Hope to finish it up this weekend.
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Just been clearing out a cupboard and found my old Peter Powell stunt kite, how things have changed, tubular aluminium deathrap spars held together with what looks like petrol pipe . wooden handles & instruction printed on parchment....might take it out at the w/end. Anyone else have one mines blue.?
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Want some fun on two lines? This looks impressive and by the looks of the video below, would easily power a buggy. Fabulous looking kite. Designed for winds from 3 knots to around 28 knots. Kite only is currently $489 AU, not a cheapie that's for sure but it does look a wicked bit of kit. Briskites has them here: HQ Fazer XXL You can also get the smaller Fazer And the medium Fazer XL Looks like the XXL has got a bit of power to it too..
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I am ok with 2-liner deltas and para kites, and getting them in the air. But I have bought a Revolution knock-off and I am having some trouble setting up and launching. Having got all the lines sorted (I assumed that each spool was for each side, whereas they had done the other thing ) I then tried to launch in various ways. This was in light winds (<5Kt) (1) As for a delta, have the kite sit on its spars, leaning back to hold it down. Problem. trying to move back down the lines toward the handle ends, the kite kept "walking" at me as even a sliught change of angle produced lift on one side or the otrher and as quick as I could be, that side would just inch…
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Since there's been talk on a few other forums about what it takes to make the new Prism E3 a bit more responsive for us intermediate to advanced pilots, I figured I'd post my results here, with the necessary hat-tip to DaveH and Gardner for the suggestions. So, I moved the upper leading edge attachment point below the APA fitting: Then I moved the lower leading edge attachment point between the batten connector and the APA fitting: Finally, I shortened the outhauls to 21.50" (I think they were originally around 24") by tying a single overhand knot into each line: All this gives the E3 a much tighter spin, and changes the flight characterist…
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There was one of these at the Rosebud kite festival and it performed really well being both quite stable and eyecatching. They do seem to be a very good design..... At Rosebud...
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Stumbled across an unflown MEFM that has spent its entire life hanging on a lounge room wall in the USA. It's currently heading back Down Under...oooh! I'm excited!!
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Hi, The question is this is there anyone out there flying stunt kites on a regular basis in Brisbane, Australia ??????? Cheers
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Stumbled over this, seems these may of been before the "Vented" edition Revs.
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Was wondering how many revolution Kiters we have here in Australia. Down here in Hobart the numbers are slowly increasing to about 4 that I currently know of. Would also like to know if anyone is flying in Teams, if so where are you based and generally fly? From what I can tell from the revolution forums, it is great to be able to fly with other rev kiters and you can learn a lot from each other. Would be good to know where other people that fly are and if I am headed somewhere in Aust where there are other flyers, I would love to catch up for a fly and and steal your knowlage. This may work with other people that are visiting other area's as well.
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A photo of my newly built Invictus standard by Kite D.E.sign. It's a full size sports kite with a wing span of 250cm. The sail is 1/2 oz Icarex with Darcon LE and Mylar reinforcements. The frame is: upper leading edge: Skyshark P200 lower leading edge: Skyshark P300 Spine: Skyshark P300 upper spreader: Structil 6mm lower spreaders: Skyshark Black Diamond NITRO Stand-off (4): 3mm carbon and the Bridle is a standard European turbo without activator legs. The tail weight system is unusual in that the tail fortification is used to create a pocket which a flat weight is slid into, i guess you could use the standard tube weight if you …
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Hi, Well, I have had some wise words from Kaos (Kevin) from this forum regarding my Flexifoil Pulsar (thanks again Kevin ). I am new to flying tricks but I think instead of pumping money into a kite that will never be a performer and struggling to learn on, I should maybe consider a new kite whith which I will enjoy the learning process. Then, there won't be any excuses for failure but my own lack of competency So there it is, I have done some research on the net about the Deep Space and the Soul. It seems that one is an already up and running brand (Benson Deep Space) and the other is a new shiner in the top end class (Flying Wings Soul). I spoke with the fellow…
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Revolution info 1 2 3
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hi I'm wanting a kite to play about with when not buggying, and saw the revolution in powerkite mag after reading the review they sound great(not cheep though)i'm just after some advice can they do alot of tricks or would i be better off getting somthing else cheers
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Ever wanted something different in your kite quiver. For those non buggy or kite surfing day. Checkout Robert Brasington site. www.robertbrasingtonkites.com Im might have to loadup on a few of those. Some of the best looking kites in the world.
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Alright time for a new topic, it's getting round to that time of the year again. So what would everyone like Santa to put in their stocking this Christmas? Keep it clean. I think I'd like a ........ Deb
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Recession or depression. It doesn't matter as Flying wings is about to bring out some more low cost alternatives to the Euro stuff. 4 New models on thier way soon. Expect at least a couple of them to be sub $200 If they are anything like the SOUL to fly they should be good. Here is a hint of whats to come. YouTube - Flying Wings - 2009 Insync for beginner Tricks Kite YouTube - Flying Wings -2009 airWave zero for indoor tricks kite YouTube - Flying Wings - 2009 Prediction stdhttp://au.youtube.com/watch?v=M1AwIRlfN_0&feature=related
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Hi all, Just wondering if anyone has flown one of these.. comments ? After being grounded recently by a parts mishap, I've decided I need a "backup" kite to my Prism Hypnotist whilst I'm still learning the basics. Do U think this is good choice for a backup kite ? I'm not sure if I should look at merely buying a cheapie (around $100), get something perhaps a little more "substantial" like the Widow (taking advantage of the current "specials")... or spend more and get a kite that's more advanced than the Hypno (eg a Benson DeepSpace).. something that I might be able to "graduate" onto when the time is right... Not sure if I should be buying a "backup" kite o…
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