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Topic: Best Precision New Tech kite? |
Dodd
Replies: 5
Views: 133
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Forum: Sport Kites Posted: Sat Nov 11, 2006 7:31 am Subject: Best Precision New Tech kite? |
I also must agree that one of the best Precision kites in our arsenal is the French Connection.
There are mods now that you can do for the FC that will enhance this kite. its tricks and its precisi ... |
Topic: Techno comparisons...... |
Dodd
Replies: 17
Views: 1613
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Forum: Sport Kites Posted: Sat Nov 11, 2006 7:28 am Subject: Techno comparisons...... |
| The goal is for the kite to be able to fly wrapped up. So wrap it once and look at it, the stoppers should be around 5-8inches down from the bottome of the upper spreader connector. Try it there first ... |
Topic: Techno comparisons...... |
Dodd
Replies: 17
Views: 1613
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Forum: Sport Kites Posted: Thu Nov 09, 2006 8:08 am Subject: Techno comparisons...... |
| Just use standard yo yo stoppers, they work. |
Topic: French Kiss original prototype Pics/Info |
Dodd
Replies: 10
Views: 308
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Forum: Sport Kites Posted: Wed Nov 08, 2006 7:14 am Subject: French Kiss original prototype Pics/Info |
No, the French Kiss is a smaller version of the French Connection. It rocks!
Still finalizing it now with new frames and bridles but initial testing is very good.
After the Kiss, I think that wi ... |
Topic: French Connection broken spine (need dimensions) |
Dodd
Replies: 6
Views: 548
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Forum: Sport Kites Posted: Wed Nov 08, 2006 7:12 am Subject: French Connection broken spine (need dimensions) |
| The spine on some models is a P100, when it should have been a P200. The reason for some of the breakage of course, I never had that problem nor did Rick who BTW has the most time on French Connection ... |
Topic: Techno comparisons...... |
Dodd
Replies: 17
Views: 1613
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Forum: Sport Kites Posted: Wed Nov 08, 2006 7:09 am Subject: Techno comparisons...... |
| Using the 2 10 gram weights on the techno and adding a roll up bar will definately give you a trick kite comparable to most kites availalbe today, no kidding. Experiment with a dynamic bridle, and you ... |
Topic: French Kiss original prototype Pics/Info |
Dodd
Replies: 10
Views: 308
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Forum: Sport Kites Posted: Fri Nov 03, 2006 5:32 am Subject: French Kiss original prototype Pics/Info |
I'm back!
A wonderful trip, very successful, had a great time with both new and old friends, collegues, co workers etc...........In addittion, I attended a Kite Festival where I was happy to see th ... |
Topic: New sail graphics - How do you like 'em? |
Dodd
Replies: 12
Views: 440
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Forum: Sport Kites Posted: Fri Nov 03, 2006 5:23 am Subject: New sail graphics - How do you like 'em? |
I like em, the graphics for the FC and FK will stay as originally designed though, these graphics, owned by NTK will be used another time, if you know what I mean.......................
Rick, call me ... |
Topic: French Kiss original prototype Pics/Info |
Dodd
Replies: 10
Views: 308
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Forum: Sport Kites Posted: Wed Oct 18, 2006 7:06 am Subject: French Kiss original prototype Pics/Info |
As Troy said, I will be going to China tomorrow for awhile and work everything out. Hopefully start on the video. The music is by my band Lucid Dreamers http://www.luciddreamers.net
Our website nee ... |
Topic: French Kiss original prototype Pics/Info |
Dodd
Replies: 10
Views: 308
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Forum: Sport Kites Posted: Mon Oct 16, 2006 8:47 am Subject: French Kiss original prototype Pics/Info |
This is the French Kiss. It will be these graphics. It will be available in the 2007 season.
Hope you like it |
Topic: Question for Dodd: Music on kite vids? |
Dodd
Replies: 7
Views: 1427
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Forum: General Discussion Posted: Sat Oct 07, 2006 6:06 pm Subject: Question for Dodd: Music on kite vids? |
One of the bands I am playing with, Lucid Dreamers, is currently writing and recording the music for the next DVD. It is world beat music with an element of prog rock....
I hope you enjoy it |
Topic: Video ? |
Dodd
Replies: 1
Views: 1061
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Forum: Videos Posted: Fri Oct 06, 2006 8:10 am Subject: Video ? |
| As you know Rick, I've been flying, testing, and getting ready for the next one. My band, Lucid Dreamers, (www.luciddreamers.net) is in the recording studio producing the sound track. I was up till 3 ... |
Topic: What's your favorite NTK Sport Kite? |
Dodd
Replies: 16
Views: 521
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Forum: Sport Kites Posted: Fri Oct 06, 2006 8:04 am Subject: What's your favorite NTK Sport Kite? |
| Mine, in case you're interested, is the French Connection, and a few kites I have been working on and off over the last year with. The FRench Kiss is quickly becomming the kite of choice for me, along ... |
Topic: UDATE from Dodd |
Dodd
Replies: 0
Views: 119
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Forum: Flight School Videos Posted: Sun Sep 03, 2006 8:29 am Subject: UDATE from Dodd |
I am still here, still flying alot, still testing and desiging, probably more than before.
I dont use the news groups much or at all anymore, just like Mark, Jon and other designers, because I was ... |
Topic: Techno comparisons...... |
Dodd
Replies: 17
Views: 1613
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Forum: Sport Kites Posted: Tue Aug 15, 2006 8:53 am Subject: Techno comparisons...... |
| Sorry Darnell, not in production. Parts can be obtained to modify your current model i.e. yo yo stoppers, weights etc.... |
Topic: Techno history lesson needed |
Dodd
Replies: 2
Views: 365
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Forum: Sport Kites Posted: Thu Jun 29, 2006 7:23 am Subject: Techno history lesson needed |
This is the second season for the Techno.
Colors have been the same. |
Topic: Flight School World Tour? |
Dodd
Replies: 3
Views: 488
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Forum: Flight School Posted: Thu Jun 29, 2006 7:22 am Subject: Flight School World Tour? |
I dont think its a secret that I want to go to Australia......to teach.
All we need is a sponsor, someone to take care of the arrangements, students, and ticket, and I am there! |
Topic: Flight School World Tour? |
Dodd
Replies: 3
Views: 488
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Forum: Flight School Posted: Mon Jun 05, 2006 9:45 am Subject: Flight School World Tour? |
Hello everyone, after this past week of teaaching, I have been bitten by the Flight School Bug again and am looking for dates for Flight School this year in Europe.
Any suggestions?
Dodd |
Topic: Drums and Percussion! |
Dodd
Replies: 0
Views: 282
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Forum: For Sale/Trade Posted: Mon Jun 05, 2006 9:07 am Subject: Drums and Percussion! |
| www.doddsdrumshop.com |
Topic: Dodd, when are u coming back to Europe? |
Dodd
Replies: 1
Views: 465
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Forum: General Discussion Posted: Mon Jun 05, 2006 9:04 am Subject: Dodd, when are u coming back to Europe? |
So, do you still have my beer?
Thank you for the kind words I really appreciate that you took the time to write about our experience in Dieepe.
Its funny to read this now, because for the past w ... |
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