New Tech Kites

RustySocket · Posted: Tue Aug 30, 2005 11:58 pm Post subject: Newbie

We took a trip to Long Beach, Wa last weekend. While walking around we found lots of kite stores. I had always wanted a stunt kite since I was a child. So I bought a Detonator. I am completely new to kites and this has been lots of fun. The wind blows every evening and I have had a lot of fun so far.

I just ordered a bigger kite with the instructional video. After watching some of the clips on this site I was really impressed. I ordered a Big Bang with the dvd for my second kite.

Anyway, hi all.

RustySocket · Posted: Wed Sep 14, 2005 9:39 pm Post subject:

I have gotten addicted to these kites. It is windy every night and I have room to fly in my backyard on shorter lines. I have been watching the video and trying to learn some tricks. I havent crashed and broken anything yet. But I did manage to poke a hole in my detonator taking it apart.

What's the best way to repair the hole... I was thinking of using the sticky nylon tent material... Is there a better way?

I ordered a Cherry Bomb so I have a small medium and large kite quiver... Thanks for everyones help.

Christian · Posted: Wed Sep 14, 2005 11:37 pm Post subject:

http://www.gwtw-kites.com/showproduct.asp?ProductName=Tedlar+Repair+Tape

i think this is what most people use for repairs,its really cheap too.
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kitepilot · Posted: Thu Sep 15, 2005 2:00 am Post subject:

Is it best to put the Tedlar Tape on both sides of the sail over the tear, or will just the backside do?
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Christian · Posted: Thu Sep 15, 2005 12:45 pm Post subject:

i would place it on both sides just to be sure, ive never made a repair with it however.
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