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Topic: other hobbies? |
ken
Replies: 15
Views: 3169
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Forum: General Discussion Posted: Thu Jun 02, 2005 11:05 am Subject: other hobbies? |
| Sailing.....yea I know, another wind thing...... |
Topic: Just got a Big Bang... have afew questions though. |
ken
Replies: 8
Views: 1292
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Forum: Sport Kites Posted: Wed Jun 01, 2005 7:34 am Subject: Just got a Big Bang... have afew questions though. |
| ALSO.......Ed, glad you finaly got it. But......Chris??? James??? I had just ordered a set of lower spreaders for this kite to send it to Ed, apparently one of the lower spreaders only had 2 stand off ... |
Topic: Just for Dodd |
ken
Replies: 8
Views: 1236
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Forum: Sport Kites Posted: Fri May 20, 2005 9:13 am Subject: Just for Dodd |
This was posted on GWTW, thought you would get a kick out of it
I have been told by a shop in Seattle that they are having a hard time getting Prism kites .Their orders are not be ... |
Topic: Help us improve this Kite Forum! |
ken
Replies: 8
Views: 1495
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Forum: Kite Lounge Posted: Thu May 19, 2005 9:41 am Subject: Help us improve this Kite Forum! |
| Well, if they cant take a joke then.......well you know.....I really wasn't worried about it. Lots of people out there respect you and your designs. I know I cant wait to get my hands on an FC. |
Topic: Help us improve this Kite Forum! |
ken
Replies: 8
Views: 1495
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Forum: Kite Lounge Posted: Thu May 19, 2005 9:18 am Subject: Help us improve this Kite Forum! |
What????? You think I'm gonna help YOUR forum????
Since the forum is still growing, maybe a smaller contest at first, how about offer one of the new shirts for starters. How ... |
Topic: Air Guitar |
ken
Replies: 5
Views: 1209
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Forum: Single Line Kites Posted: Wed May 18, 2005 3:32 pm Subject: Air Guitar |
| 2 bucks for the poor neglected jordan |
Topic: French Connection Pics/Info |
ken
Replies: 29
Views: 3928
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Forum: Sport Kites Posted: Wed May 18, 2005 2:16 pm Subject: French Connection Pics/Info |
Just my thoughts, how about keeping it french?
Large:- French Connection Unitaire
Small:- French Connection Deux
Posted: Wed May 18, 2005 1:38 pm Post subject:
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Topic: New Techs on the tube |
ken
Replies: 3
Views: 716
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Forum: Sport Kites Posted: Wed May 18, 2005 2:07 pm Subject: New Techs on the tube |
| You know, I would bet it is not beyond my capabilities to do a wing wrap on a single line....... |
Topic: French Connection Pics/Info |
ken
Replies: 29
Views: 3928
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Forum: Sport Kites Posted: Wed May 18, 2005 1:03 pm Subject: French Connection Pics/Info |
Just my thoughts, how about keeping it french?
Large:- French Connection Unitaire
Small:- French Connection Deux |
Topic: Big Bang vs Big Bang Pro |
ken
Replies: 15
Views: 1837
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Forum: Sport Kites Posted: Wed May 18, 2005 12:23 pm Subject: Big Bang vs Big Bang Pro |
| I can understand why you would buy it, but what I think Chris is saying, is that if there is a lot of people out there selling a kite for 10 or 12 dollars less than a shop, he loses a sell, has to dro ... |
Topic: Big Bang vs Big Bang Pro |
ken
Replies: 15
Views: 1837
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Forum: Sport Kites Posted: Wed May 18, 2005 11:53 am Subject: Big Bang vs Big Bang Pro |
| I agree with everything you say, I have no gripes. I am an itty bitty really tiny dealer. I chose to deal in NTK's only. I didn't have too, I have the cataloges from all the others as well, but I bele ... |
Topic: Why do you fly? |
ken
Replies: 6
Views: 1193
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Forum: Kite Lounge Posted: Wed May 18, 2005 11:18 am Subject: Why do you fly? |
| I'll help out, lets start another one, why do you fly? I fly for the same reason I sail, I am a wind junkie. But mostly for the flat out enjoyment. I laugh when I slam one of my kites, I laugh when so ... |
Topic: Favorite Kite flying Place? |
ken
Replies: 18
Views: 3416
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Forum: Kite Lounge Posted: Wed May 18, 2005 11:08 am Subject: Favorite Kite flying Place? |
#1 Treasure Island Beach. The beach is 300 yards wide, lots of space. Lots of kite flyers. There seems to always be a good sea breeze.
#2 Ft Desota Park's "big beach" Once again a very wide beach, ... |
Topic: The snap stall |
ken
Replies: 6
Views: 1262
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Forum: Flight School Posted: Wed May 18, 2005 9:11 am Subject: The snap stall |
| I also found, and maybe it was just me, but when I first learned the snap stall if I adjusted the bridel for low wind conditions, ie forward, the stall came a lot easier. The kite seems to have a lot ... |
Topic: New Techs on the tube |
ken
Replies: 3
Views: 716
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Forum: Sport Kites Posted: Wed May 18, 2005 8:21 am Subject: New Techs on the tube |
| Our local fox channel will be at Treasure Island Florida to film all the kites (Treasure Island Sports Kite Klub flys there) this Sunday. I will put up a 9ft Illusion for my slk. I will be flying a BB ... |
Topic: Big Bang vs Big Bang Pro |
ken
Replies: 15
Views: 1837
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Forum: Sport Kites Posted: Wed May 18, 2005 8:04 am Subject: Big Bang vs Big Bang Pro |
| Well, if I can talk about anything, what I meant was, a little over a year ago when I tried starting up a kite shop., when I placed my first order with New Tech, I was told not to be caught selling th ... |
Topic: Pyro XS |
ken
Replies: 6
Views: 1754
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Forum: Reviews Posted: Wed May 18, 2005 7:59 am Subject: Pyro XS |
| You can read a really good review of the Pyro XS by Ed Diaz here: www.flkites.com I think it is a really good honest review from an average (meaning not into comps, no offense ed) flyer. Heck, I am ju ... |
Topic: Big Bang vs Big Bang Pro |
ken
Replies: 15
Views: 1837
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Forum: Sport Kites Posted: Wed May 18, 2005 7:01 am Subject: Big Bang vs Big Bang Pro |
| I thought selling on ebay for less than suggested retail was a no-no??? |
Topic: The snap stall |
ken
Replies: 6
Views: 1262
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Forum: Flight School Posted: Tue May 17, 2005 8:29 pm Subject: The snap stall |
| What does it do?? |
Topic: Big Bang vs Big Bang Pro |
ken
Replies: 15
Views: 1837
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Forum: Sport Kites Posted: Tue May 17, 2005 8:27 pm Subject: Big Bang vs Big Bang Pro |
| I own both, for me personaly, the pro respnds and flys better. But you cant go wrong with either. They are both very forgiving kites. I have nose planted the pro more times than I want to admit with n ... |
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