rcom714 Posted July 7, 2009 Report Share Posted July 7, 2009 A True REV RIDER you Hahahaha!!!!!!!!! Nice!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubrokeit Posted July 7, 2009 Report Share Posted July 7, 2009 As I get ready for a long road trip I just have to laugh cause when I go out to fly on the East coast I always have fun. On this tripI start off at the New Port Kite Festival and end up at the New Jersey Stunt Kite Championships and even more important I get to come out and play with my friend..... So Family life is good 2 solid events in a 11 day period and I can't wait..... Ben :blue-cool: Kool pic... Welcome back to the east coast Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beach Posted July 7, 2009 Author Report Share Posted July 7, 2009 Hurry, hurry, hurry, hurry, I want to go........... :kid_brooding: Ben Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beach Posted July 15, 2009 Author Report Share Posted July 15, 2009 See I keep my promise here are some photos of Newport and even Rev alley as we were calling it by the end of the day and even a photo of the resurrection of team " High Fliers", and there was a new team called the "Rev Riders which performed for the first time, oh yeah did I mention I had loads of fun..... Ben :blue-cool: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lauranyyfan Posted July 15, 2009 Report Share Posted July 15, 2009 Great pics Ben- It was a great time for sure!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aerochic Posted July 15, 2009 Report Share Posted July 15, 2009 Sweeeeet! Boy, does that look like an awesome time! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AdventureAng Posted July 15, 2009 Report Share Posted July 15, 2009 I want to know who's pink B series that it. I LOVE it. Looks like a really nice time there...and that grass is so grean. Beautiful, just beautiful Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fortflyer Posted July 15, 2009 Report Share Posted July 15, 2009 I want to know who's pink B series that it. I LOVE it. Looks like a really nice time there...and that grass is so grean. Beautiful, just beautiful We are quite spoiled in Newport great scenery grass not sand and always a crowd. The Pink Rev is one of the Revolettes team kites there were a few of them out all weekend, They put on a good show as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beach Posted July 21, 2009 Author Report Share Posted July 21, 2009 What a great trip this one was and I really had fun with the Rev Riders and the Jersey crew, Newport RI was good and then Liberty Island was a challenge for sure with wind that had a mind of it's own but I still had a really great time and the view was killer.... I also want you to see this photo of me in N.Y.C. getting a foot massage.... Ben :blue-cool: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lauranyyfan Posted July 22, 2009 Report Share Posted July 22, 2009 I had a great ten days with Ben, the Rev Riders and the Jersey Crew, too! Ben in action on Tuesday... Ben and the Jersey Crew in action on Saturday. More to upload on the NJSKC thread. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beach Posted July 25, 2009 Author Report Share Posted July 25, 2009 I know I've been short on "Where's Ben" but I have to tell you I have just been busy with alot of projects, so with that being said please forgive me on this one........ So as I write this I am in Berkley Ca. and it's looking like another great event with lots of new and old friends........ Today was the calm before the storm and me and John B. just had some fly together time with a dose of big kites thrown in for good measure..... Heck John even did a lesson or two, I will do a running report each night so you can enjoy this one with me...... Ben :blue-cool: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mousieo Posted July 25, 2009 Report Share Posted July 25, 2009 hugs Benny, Glad you made it there safely. That's a fantastic pic of John... seriously. one for Phil Broder to look at I think.. hugs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beach Posted July 26, 2009 Author Report Share Posted July 26, 2009 Well as another day blurs into another I will say I had fun with a capital "F" I did over 50 lessons and just had a killer Berkley day.... The Family was out in force just doing what we do and the winds were all in all very good. Plus the back drop of big kites always makes me smile..... Ben :blue-cool: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fortflyer Posted July 26, 2009 Report Share Posted July 26, 2009 Well as another day blurs into another I will say I had fun with a capital "F" I did over 50 lessons and just had a killerBerkley day.... The Family was out in force just doing what we do and the winds were all in all very good. Plus the back drop of big kites always makes me smile..... Ben Thats a really cool pic Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Foster Posted July 26, 2009 Report Share Posted July 26, 2009 Yes, it was a very nice day at Berkeley. Many big kites in the sky all day. Lots of great demos, Airzone, Team Too Much Fun, two Rev mega flys. One early afternoon and one at the closing of the day. Both lots of fun. I even gave a couple of lessons on the Rev field myself. Lynn and I had a fun day. Back again tomorrow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rcom714 Posted July 26, 2009 Report Share Posted July 26, 2009 I did over 50 lessons and just had a killerBerkley day.... Ben Awesome Ben...........That's fifty more than you did at NJSKC.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
momentintime Posted July 26, 2009 Report Share Posted July 26, 2009 Well as another day blurs into another I will say I had fun with a capital "F" I did over 50 lessons and just had a killerBerkley day.... The Family was out in force just doing what we do and the winds were all in all very good. Plus the back drop of big kites always makes me smile..... Ben :blue-cool: Wow.... BEn.... looks like the weather is just awesome.... Looks like you guys are having a great time... Im enjoying all the videos on Youtube as well... Looks perfect out there.. Have fun and be safe... Steve D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
melnsct Posted July 27, 2009 Report Share Posted July 27, 2009 Awesome Ben...........That's fifty more than you did at NJSKC.... That is SSOOOOOO untrue!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Ben gave one lesson at NJSKC!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kairusan Posted July 27, 2009 Report Share Posted July 27, 2009 Lots of Revs at the BKF this year. First time I've ever gone; have been flying Revs now for just over a year. http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=2894...mp;l=fef2880566 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Foster Posted July 27, 2009 Report Share Posted July 27, 2009 (edited) Another great day at Berkeley. Weather and wind were better than yesterday. Lynn and I were playing in the sky when Ben came over and we did threes for a while. Then John B played with us for a while. During the setup up of the giant octopus, we went out on the field with Too Much Fun and we did "fives" until they were ready to launch the big octopus. Susan asked Lynn and I to do a demo. Having left music in the truck, and they wanted us now, we did a "Mystery Ballet". Can't begin to tell you what song it was, but we sure had fun. To close out the festival, they called for a Rev Mega Fly. There was Lynn and I, John B, Mark and Jeanette Lummas, Ron Despojado, Ben, and I think Joje Davis was the eighth. Someone please correct me if I am wrong. I'm having a senior moment. Thanks to Tom, Susan and all of the organizers and volunteers who made this such a fun event. The new announcer, Don King, did a beautiful job. All in all it was a really nice weekend. On to WSIKF........ Edited July 27, 2009 by Jim Foster Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KiteLife Posted July 27, 2009 Report Share Posted July 27, 2009 A huge and profound thanks to the Fosters, Joji (WOW!), Jack and everyone else who took a turn on the Rev field helping out. Was a great family experience, and we got to turn a lot of people on with Revs. Well done, all! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Foster Posted July 27, 2009 Report Share Posted July 27, 2009 You are very welcome, John. It was fun to give that "Rev experience" to others. Just a note: I had two "students" who were able to fly on their very first launch. The young man launched, held the kite steady upright for a bit, then proceeded to fly slow figure eights, stop and move the kite around the sky at will, then made a soft, upright landing. (kinda ticks on old guy off just a little don't cha know?) Then his lady, who had been paying close attention to the lesson, did about the same thing. Neither had ever flown a sport kite before. I think I was having as much fun as they were. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lauranyyfan Posted July 28, 2009 Report Share Posted July 28, 2009 You are very welcome, John. It was fun to give that "Rev experience" to others.Just a note: I had two "students" who were able to fly on their very first launch. The young man launched, held the kite steady upright for a bit, then proceeded to fly slow figure eights, stop and move the kite around the sky at will, then made a soft, upright landing. (kinda ticks on old guy off just a little don't cha know?) Then his lady, who had been paying close attention to the lesson, did about the same thing. Neither had ever flown a sport kite before. I think I was having as much fun as they were. Congrats!!! It's an amazing feeling to see a new pilot "get it" that quick. It's your expertise that pushes a new pilot over the top like that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Foster Posted July 28, 2009 Report Share Posted July 28, 2009 Congrats!!!It's an amazing feeling to see a new pilot "get it" that quick. It's your expertise that pushes a new pilot over the top like that. Perhaps Laura, but these people were both sharp, very sharp. Anyway, I had a ball. There was one little girl who weighed in at, maybe, 50/60 pounds. She was only about 3 1/2 feet tall. Very determined to learn to fly a Rev. She and her mother and brothers were helping do something or another during the festival and so she was wearing an orange safety vest. Well, the wind was blowing pretty good and we were using a vented "B". After a little ground school, I put the handles in her little hands and got behind her. I took her hands with the handles in mine and showed her the basics. When it was time for her to fly by herself, I had to let her hands go, and very quickly grab the back of that vest. This happened several times until she was able to fly a little and turn the kite back upright after crashing. I got to laughing so hard that tears were streaming from my eyes. If I had missed that vest, I'm sure she would have ended up nose first into the ground. I think I may have got hold of her long, black, flowing hair along with the vest a couple of times, but she never complained. I still laugh about that one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lauranyyfan Posted July 29, 2009 Report Share Posted July 29, 2009 Perhaps Laura, but these people were both sharp, very sharp. Anyway, I had a ball. There was one little girl who weighed in at, maybe, 50/60 pounds. She was only about 3 1/2 feet tall. Very determined to learn to fly a Rev. She and her mother and brothers were helping do something or another during the festival and so she was wearing an orange safety vest. Well, the wind was blowing pretty good and we were using a vented "B". After a little ground school, I put the handles in her little hands and got behind her. I took her hands with the handles in mine and showed her the basics. When it was time for her to fly by herself, I had to let her hands go, and very quickly grab the back of that vest. This happened several times until she was able to fly a little and turn the kite back upright after crashing. I got to laughing so hard that tears were streaming from my eyes. If I had missed that vest, I'm sure she would have ended up nose first into the ground. I think I may have got hold of her long, black, flowing hair along with the vest a couple of times, but she never complained. I still laugh about that one. Hi Jim- Who would have ever thought that flying a kite could be bring such laughter and joy? It might sound silly, but we are blessed to be out there flying these amazing kites and then to able to share it with so many others along the way.... wow!! At the Newport Festival, a couple weeks ago, I was flying before most were at the field. This little girl, maybe two yrs. old was watching me fly. She was facing me, maybe five feet back of the sail. She waved at the kite and I waved back with the wing. You had to see the smile on her face. For the next five minutes (maybe more) she kept on waving to the kite and I'd wave the wing back at her. She couldn't get enough. Her father was holding her and just elated, himself! .... talk about making my day!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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