Bazzer Posted February 9, 2011 Report Share Posted February 9, 2011 While enjoying the SPI banquet in South Padre Island (TX) this weekend, past KTAI board members John Barresi (Kitelife.com), Chris Shultz (HQ Kites) and Rob Cembalest (New Tech Kites) stood up on stage to give a brief report on the KTAI trade show which was held the week prior in Las Vegas, and to announce the SPI Kite Festival as having been recognized as the Best Kite Festival of 2010. I also knew John had received an award for Best Kite Promotional Effort of 2010 with Kitelife Magazine, but all of a sudden John steps up to the microphone and starts talking about the KTAI Best Kite of 2010 award and calling me up to the stage. The KTAI award for best kite of 2010 was awarded to Revolution Kites for the B-Series Pro, particularly notable since the original factory B-Series won the same award in 2008. First time around, it was for the design and John's efforts, this time, for everything I'd put in which made it a Pro kite, taking it to the next level. Ben, Lolly and John had received the award for Revolution, and collectively decided that this one was mine. I was completely off guard I collected the award, and while standing there it was fantastic to see my teammates and fellow flyers applauding. Big grin time! This is for all of you, the award will sit with pride in the Glued To The Blue trophy room. Your comments and thoughts helped me hone the great flying B-Series into a new generation, The B-Series Pro. This would not have been possible without the input of you the Rev flyers, Ben Dantonio, Lindsey Johnson and especially my team mates, past and present, on iQuad. PS we are not done tweaking yet! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dazlarsen Posted February 9, 2011 Report Share Posted February 9, 2011 congrats mate well deserved Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
louiedogg03 Posted February 9, 2011 Report Share Posted February 9, 2011 Congrats Bazzer for a job well done. I just ordered my B-series Pro so when you build it for me put some extra loving into that one!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kwmf Posted February 9, 2011 Report Share Posted February 9, 2011 PS we are not done tweaking yet! How torturously vague ... Lucky I'm still on my B-series, so you have time to tweak away until I'm ready to get a Pro set Congrats Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
portlandflyer Posted February 9, 2011 Report Share Posted February 9, 2011 That's gotta feel great after all those hours spent sewing, mate!!! Well deserved!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baloo Posted February 9, 2011 Report Share Posted February 9, 2011 (edited) You are the Man Bazzer. (afraid I can not get quite the correct accent there, I am sure you will be able to understand though) Well done you, and Revolution / JB of course. Edited February 9, 2011 by Baloo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rcom714 Posted February 9, 2011 Report Share Posted February 9, 2011 ONE word....................AWESOME!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Congrats Bazzer!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
REVflyer Posted February 9, 2011 Report Share Posted February 9, 2011 All of us that own one of these special products are eternally grateful you stood-up and proclaimed forcefully " I could do the whole thing better, . . . all by myself. Just let me show you! " Very well deserved recognition for a master craftsman, you do make one damn fine kite sir! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeepster Posted February 9, 2011 Report Share Posted February 9, 2011 Couldn't of happened to a better man ... good one mate! Cheers, Tom Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aerochic Posted February 9, 2011 Report Share Posted February 9, 2011 Congratulations Bazzer! We all rock in the sky because of your hard work! (Revflyer said it best!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bartman Posted February 9, 2011 Report Share Posted February 9, 2011 Congrats Bazzer! Well deserved! Excellent! Bart Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lolly Posted February 9, 2011 Report Share Posted February 9, 2011 Congrats Bazzer! Well deserved! Excellent! Bart Dear Bazz, Absolutely Right!!! You deserve this award. I am thrilled that your workmanship, and love of kites has been recognized all over the world. I only wish I was there to see your handsome face all surprised. Thank you for your endless work and dedication. You make my life wonderful. XOXO, Lolly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mbro Posted February 9, 2011 Report Share Posted February 9, 2011 Good job Bazzer!!...Well deserved I'm sure MIchael Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beach Posted February 9, 2011 Report Share Posted February 9, 2011 You know brother I'd say well done but that would just not fit the bill, you and your work has changed the way we see Rev flying and the tools we use, as for the rest well you know, thanks bro.....Ben Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
awindofchange Posted February 9, 2011 Report Share Posted February 9, 2011 Congrats to you Baz! It is well deserved and you are appreciated so much for what you do and contribute to the kiting world. I couldn't think of a better place for the award than in your hands! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lauranyyfan Posted February 9, 2011 Report Share Posted February 9, 2011 Hi Bazzer... CONGRATULATIONS!!!! As Rev pilots, we already know how great the Pro is . It's awesome to know that the entire kiting community; your peers, have realized this, too! Well done, my friend, you deserve this! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AldenMiller Posted February 9, 2011 Report Share Posted February 9, 2011 Way to go Baz! -Alden Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mdilucca Posted February 10, 2011 Report Share Posted February 10, 2011 I think that the KTAI got it wrong!!! These are the best B-series Pro that Bazzer ever made !!!! Cheers and thank you so much Baz!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cath Shook Posted February 10, 2011 Report Share Posted February 10, 2011 Dear Bazz, Absolutely Right!!! You deserve this award. I am thrilled that your workmanship, and love of kites has been recognized all over the world. I only wish I was there to see your handsome face all surprised. Thank you for your endless work and dedication. You make my life wonderful. XOXO, Lolly Congrats Bazz - you should have seen Lolly jump out of her chair when they announced it - didn't think she'd be able to stop dancing to actually hold the award Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tommylurvebus Posted February 11, 2011 Report Share Posted February 11, 2011 Just seen this. Well done Bazzer mate. Well deserved. Your work is brilliant. All the best. tommy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JayNunes Posted February 12, 2011 Report Share Posted February 12, 2011 Congrats Bazz.. You deserve it for sure!!!!... I remember you talking about It like it was yesterday.. The Quintessential Bazzer.. "Jay Look at this.. If it was me I'de Fold over the Leading edge and Sew It and......" Brother you went on for a half an Hour.. Loved it... And Now here we are with the Best Revs possible thanks to you, the Team and all the folks at Rev.. Thank you all... My Pro Series Kites are the best I have ever flown.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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