KiteLife Posted September 30, 2006 Report Share Posted September 30, 2006 We just got our team kites in today... We fly eight colors, eight people... Mine are pictured below (blue), but there are also: - Teal - Purple - Raspberry - Red - Orange - Yellow - Green Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
antman Posted October 1, 2006 Report Share Posted October 1, 2006 the vented kites now thats what im talkin about NICE love the night kite too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
REVflyer Posted October 2, 2006 Report Share Posted October 2, 2006 looks good John! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephen Hoath Posted October 2, 2006 Report Share Posted October 2, 2006 They're just plain sexy! I want one! So what's the chance of seeing you guys in Europe, we could really put on a big show at Berck. Let's have some more photo's of the whole team as soon as you get them flying. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
antman Posted October 2, 2006 Report Share Posted October 2, 2006 sell me that blue vented one Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted October 4, 2006 Report Share Posted October 4, 2006 is it okay if I put up an animated avatar on my profile? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KiteLife Posted October 5, 2006 Author Report Share Posted October 5, 2006 Stephen, get us an invite! Antman, NO. Mac, yes... As long as the system takes it... If not, let me know what the error is (if any). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
antman Posted October 8, 2006 Report Share Posted October 8, 2006 ok be that way (grin) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monkey Posted October 11, 2006 Report Share Posted October 11, 2006 Let's have some more photo's of the whole team as soon as you get them flying. This weekend, all 8 of us are at the Lincoln City Fall fest. There will be piles of pictures and new video. And I for one would love to get back to Europe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stryker2 Posted October 12, 2006 Report Share Posted October 12, 2006 John, when I saw your new team design I freaked!..., I knew, I wanted something similar but not identical. So with the help of photoshop, I played around a little and came up with my own color scheme. which is now on order and should be recieved within the next couple of weeks. (no team colors are used) I will be posting a pic as soon as my new 1.5 vented custom arrives. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stryker2 Posted December 14, 2006 Report Share Posted December 14, 2006 And Here It is :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KiteLife Posted December 21, 2006 Author Report Share Posted December 21, 2006 Very cool Stryker! You'll have to jump into formation with us, if we ever share the same field. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stryker2 Posted December 22, 2006 Report Share Posted December 22, 2006 Thanks! :-) Well the inspiration for the colour choice, obviously comes from my favorite Rev team : Team I Quad :-) Naturally I wouldn't have the audacity to even ask to copy exactly, so used a complementry colour in place of your (I Quads) Team colours) I love this kite, it's so smooth and my definite favorite and looks great in the air. I'm going to have an SUL made up in the New Year and use White in place of the black and keep the purple and Aqua combination. It would be an honour to share the same field with you guys, let alone fly with you. I would not embarrass myself in front of any professional flyer at this point in time. I still need to put in many hours of dedicated practice before I will have the confidence to fly in your presence. So back to the field I go to practice, practioce, practice, and when I'm tired, drink some more coffee and practice some more, untill I look like this :shock: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KiteLife Posted December 22, 2006 Author Report Share Posted December 22, 2006 No worries... I jumped into competition before I could hover the kite in a stable position, back when everyone flew in one class... The best fliers sharing the field with the novices. That was the day I really started to learn. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stryker2 Posted December 22, 2006 Report Share Posted December 22, 2006 Unfortunately I have no one to show me the ropes, so I have to teach myself, with the aid of the advanced video, which makes the learning curve, just that more challenging. I'm always up for a good challenge Well I can hover pretty well anywhere and in any direction, however, that is only one skill I have managed to accomplish, but yet to really master. It's your personal videos and the videos of team I Quad, that give me the inspiration to become more proficient. And with lots and lots of dedicated practice, I know I will Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KiteLife Posted December 23, 2006 Author Report Share Posted December 23, 2006 Well, figured I'd share iQuad's latest treasure... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stryker2 Posted December 23, 2006 Report Share Posted December 23, 2006 Very Sweet Indeed Thanks for sharing! Although I don't or haven't flown indoor, I do intend to get myself a SUL for those zero wind days, which are all too comon here in Toronto, especially over the summer months. (Or just get a SUL frame set for my all fabric 1.5 and/or a UL frameset for my Sedgewick, which has standard 4 wrap) ........ Any suggestions and/or advice? Thanks Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
antman Posted December 23, 2006 Report Share Posted December 23, 2006 oh man john you just keep pulling more and more cooler kites out of your hat (i wonder what else is hidden in the baressi manner) this is why 1 Quad is the number 1 team out there striker i like that color choise cant wait to see it in white i was going to go with my football team colors for my next 1.5 blue gold white and black GO RAMS i hope lolly has gold lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephen Hoath Posted December 23, 2006 Report Share Posted December 23, 2006 Hi John, just a quick question. Are you planning to use these outdoors as well as indoors and if so, what are the benefits over the SUL 1.5? oh...... and very cool! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KiteLife Posted December 23, 2006 Author Report Share Posted December 23, 2006 Stephen, these are primarily for indoor, but also for performing in absolute 0-1 mph conditions outdoors. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stryker2 Posted December 23, 2006 Report Share Posted December 23, 2006 I would imagine the SUL could also be flown in Zero wind conditions, perhaps on shorter lines. I'm looking to get a SUL for those zero wind days, or perhaps fit a 2 wrap frame in my all cloth 1.5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnnmitchell Posted December 23, 2006 Report Share Posted December 23, 2006 The SUL sail is a bit lighter then the standard sail, both in the sail material and the bridle. You would need the lightest rods; e.g. REV "For Professionals only". You can make it even lighter for no wind by removing the bridle and attaching pigtails to the ends of the vertical rods, for your lines. You can could even change to much lighter rods. However, you will still require a bit more effort to fly in light winds as compared to the REV No-Wind. In all cases, you will find it easier to fly in zero wind with short lines. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stryker2 Posted December 23, 2006 Report Share Posted December 23, 2006 Thanks John, for your very informative response, it's much appreciated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KiteLife Posted December 24, 2006 Author Report Share Posted December 24, 2006 The SUL 1.5 can be flown in 0-wind conditions, but requires a little mobility to do so... The Indoor just floats through the air, and requires very little pressure on the sail for it to move. Since we're working with 8 team members, and occasionally in very small demo fields, the Indoor kites are a must-have for us in absolute zero conditions. It should also be noted that we have SUL 1.5's as well, with Indoor frames... Incredibly light. We never take the bridles off though, because it does reduce the performance a little... We like to maintain our easy 1/16th clockwork, etc... Also, we don't use the spectra bridles, since the knots tend to slip when the wind comes up (we have to be flexible) and are easier to cut in the event of a mid-air collision. The added weight from the regular bridles is minimal really, and can be accommodated with a more refined technique. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lummas Posted December 28, 2006 Report Share Posted December 28, 2006 John, those look sweet!! We nearly got some of those a while back for outdoor super light conditions, but decided against it as they were much harder to control than the 1.5. However, did I understand you correctly that as well as the "Professional Use" spars for your 1.5's, you have "Indoor Rods" for them? If so, how much difference do you find that makes and what length are they, as I ave not tried them? Thanks, Mark Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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