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Figured it was Frozen blue. Lol

How in the world bro... ?

Because cheezy, I got a house full of little girls too! Lol

Okay good answer....

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Okay good answer....

First day back at work today, gang.

The church offices were closed 12/25 though 1/2, so I've been on a vacation of sorts for the last week (major blessing) following a week or so of sick leave from the injury. I've essentially been off of work for 3 weeks and now I'm back and ready to do the best "light duty" job I can do. ... thankfully my boss and I have come up with a list of good administrative and otherwise light weight tasks I can take care of over the several weeks. (IMHO, my employer has been super awesome through out this ordeal) ... I've probably got about 5 weeks more in a cast followed by 2 in a walking boot (which I fortunately already own from the broken toe). I'm still having to take the prescription pain killers about every 8 to 12 hours so I'm not allowed to drive yet. Ashli had to wake up, and get all the girls ready this morning to drive me to work. I'm hoping to ween myself off the prescription meds through the week in order to be able to drive myself by next week.

In other news, as some of you may know, I've successfully sold the first kite in the quiver in an attempt to usher in the new era of NS3s ... perhaps officially bolstering Club Presidential support for the new Rag Flapper Division of the JWC

Moving right along on the recovery it sounds like!!

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First day back at work today, gang. The church offices were closed 12/25 though 1/2, so I've been on a vacation of sorts for the last week (major blessing) following a week or so of sick leave from the injury. I've essentially been off of work for 3 weeks and now I'm back and ready to do the best "light duty" job I can do. ... thankfully my boss and I have come up with a list of good administrative and otherwise light weight tasks I can take care of over the several weeks. (IMHO, my employer has been super awesome through out this ordeal) ... I've probably got about 5 weeks more in a cast followed by 2 in a walking boot (which I fortunately already own from the broken toe). I'm still having to take the prescription pain killers about every 8 to 12 hours so I'm not allowed to drive yet. Ashli had to wake up, and get all the girls ready this morning to drive me to work. I'm hoping to ween myself off the prescription meds through the week in order to be able to drive myself by next week. In other news, as some of you may know, I've successfully sold the first kite in the quiver in an attempt to usher in the new era of NS3s ... perhaps officially bolstering Club Presidential support for the new Rag Flapper Division of the JWC

Spencer - glad to hear recovery is going well. One of the great things about the NPW kites is you can pretty much fly them with any line length you like, or even no line length, so you don't need that many of them. Then again, why do I have so many I have bought (2) and made (4 so far).?:D

Thats just crazy talk Randy,... why on earth would I want LESS kite

Though... I am in a little bit of a quandary; I really want to keep the 3.5m RII but I don't think I'll be able to raise enough to get the full set unless I do... give me you're opinions.

A. Keep or sell the 3.5m?
B. If I keep the 3.5m, which size NS3 should I pass on for now, the 2.5m or the 4m?

Just FYI, I'm leaning toward keeping the 3.5m RII, getting the 4m now, then the 2.5m later, but I would love to hear opinions. I DEFINITELY need the larger sizes due to lighter wind her in ATL.

Pass on the 2.5 for now. 4, 5.5, and 7 is where its at for average buggy traction. We are big boys with heavy buggies. 5.5 and 7 will be my go to NS sizes.

Precisely what I was thinking. My big hope was to have the 2.5m perhaps to peak the interest in kiting of my oldest daughter... if possible... maybe I'll order it custom with Elsa and Ana on it.

As you remember. I went out the other day to buggy in the 7m and couldn't even take it out of the bag. Pulled out the 4m and it was just a little too small for steady traction. 5.5 was money!!

I also struggled with non complete quiver OCD. I really lost sleep not having the 1.5m. After a few flights with the 2.5 I quickly realized the wind required to gain traction with the 1.5 would be suicidal. I mean like 30mph. No way in hell I'm buggying in that wind. Not even with a sandwich bag on a string. the 2.5 is capable of handling some serious wind. So much so, I'm calling my quiver complete with the 2.5 - 7m.

Yee Haw!... thanks Jason, that really helps A LOT.... I've really been hesitant to sell the 3.5m

Thanks for the view into your renewed perspective on priorities. I used to race karts. I tried and tried but could not create any interest in the sport with my family. Three broken ribs gave me time to process my obsession... and sell the karts.

I agree 4,5.5,7 will cover 90% of wind. I just checked and an 8.5m is 276 euro in case your curious. If my grass wasn't so thick, the 2.5 might get a little more use, but the wind has to be pretty high (which means very gusty in my case) to be able to use it.

How low wind will the 7m do you?

7m 9-12

5.5m 12-15

4m 15-18

2.5 19-25

in my world at least.

Well drat... Now I want an 8.5m!

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7m 9-12 5.5m 12-15 4m 15-18 2.5 19-25 in my world at least.

That's pretty dead on with my experience too Sean!!

To me they seem to size very similar to fb. If your 8.6 rii was one of your favorite sizes than the 8.5 might be worth a look.

In just a few months, I am going to put massive miles on my 5.5 & 7m at JIBE. Might even make John Holgate a little jealous

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In just a few months, I am going to put massive miles on my 5.5 & 7m at JIBE. Might even make John Holgate a little jealous

Hopefully you and me both

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7m 9-12 5.5m 12-15 4m 15-18 2.5 19-25 in my world at least.

in your world, what line length are you using?
As for the use of these kites on no lines while flying them on the bridle only, the larger sizes dont like bridle only flying. The 15m I have needs 15m lines to allow the kite to open fully. Flying it without lines makes the kite way tooooooooo squirrelly.

Pretty much agree. I like them with short lines - say 15 to 25 feet. I've made a go of it with no lines, but it is less useful.

Great to read the upbeat banter here. Mojo restored.

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in your world, what line length are you using?

If I'm on the buggy then I'm on 20m lines always.

If I'm streetkiting on pavement, then I'm on 5m lines.

I haven't bothered with trying no lines. That would only be effective with cleaner wind than I get.

I have experimented with 40m lines but the drag on the third line caused it to depower slightly. It would work with a much lighter weight line like 80lb

@ bigkid

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As for the use of these kites on no lines while flying them on the bridle only, the larger sizes dont like bridle only flying. The 15m I have needs 15m lines to allow the kite to open fully. Flying it without lines makes the kite way tooooooooo squirrelly.

Completely agree there, a large kite is actually as big or bigger than the window, it just darts from edge to edge with no lines :D

Well done Soliver on being so open with your situation and sharing, hope all goes well with your recovery and "new" way of thinking!

Wow... Talk about a thread veer.

Yes... Mojo restored

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Wow... Talk about a thread veer.

sorry about that, didnt think.
I will now return the program back to the original channel.

LOL.. really meant more that it's an overall veer... Went from an injury and surgery update loaded with reprioritization of free time and mental space to an in depth chew on the NASA stars and line length etc etc etc... That's ok... Just funny.

Ok... Off to the Doc's office now... This cast is getting loose and I think he might want to change it out.

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Ok... Off to the Doc's office now... This cast is getting loose and I think he might want to change it out.

enjoy the loose fit, it means the swelling has gone down. It also means you can itch that spot with a coat hanger.
besides your not to be on it, right? So loose is good.