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[*] posted on 8-8-2007 at 10:08 PM


Tridude - got a message from Davinch and just emailed you my address as well.

Thanks for passing it on - can't wait to check it out!



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[*] posted on 9-8-2007 at 06:10 AM


I would be honored to get a chance at the Ace 5.0. I bought my Blaze back in the spring and somewhat wished I had bought the Ace instead. I've really enjoyed the Blaze and would like a chance to compare it to the Ace. The loner Ace is the same size as my Blaze so it would be an apples to apples comparison. What size lines does the Ace like? I've tried the Blaze with 65' lines and 82'. It likes the 82's much better.



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[*] posted on 9-8-2007 at 03:28 PM


Please put Sthrasher on the list! How are you going to keep track of all this? This is big you guys! I wish this would have started when I was buying kites. It will help alot and I am sure it will spread like wild fire. So how many on list before me? How long can you use before passing on. Excited! Thanks.:saint:
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[*] posted on 9-8-2007 at 03:41 PM


Sthrasher,
The 5.5 Brooza is in Oregon right now with Archkiter. Shipping should be reasonable from there + I don't think anyone else is in line.
You should take a look at + try the Brooza. They are a bit different in construction. Adjustable bridles + a different vent system. It has only 2 vents per side. That makes it a bit slow to inflate but a big advantage in bad winds.



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[*] posted on 9-8-2007 at 04:26 PM


Ok someone send me a u2u with what to do and how to get. Thanks I would love to try. Is that ok pablo? Let me know how much.
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[*] posted on 9-8-2007 at 04:45 PM


No problem Beamerbob - we'll add you to the Ace list. I think you should try the Brooza also. It's a good flying kite :thumbup:

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[*] posted on 9-8-2007 at 05:17 PM


Archkiter has the Brooza now, Contact her with your shipping info, basically, you pay to ship it to the next guy. Keep the kite for as long as you need, hopefully you can get at least 2-3 days on it to get a feel for it.

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[*] posted on 9-8-2007 at 05:19 PM


I will do that thanks Pablo!!!
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[*] posted on 9-8-2007 at 07:46 PM


Got your address Strasher! I am hoping to try it out this weekend if conditions permit- then I'll send it your way :)

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[*] posted on 10-8-2007 at 08:31 AM


You talked me into it. This is probably the only chance I would ever get to try a Brooza. It looks like a stout piece of work. So that puts me on the Brooza and the Ace lists. I see a trip to the coast coming up in the next few weeks, so maybe I might have one or both of them when that trip comes together. This is really cool. Makes it like we are all in the same town. :yes:



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[*] posted on 10-8-2007 at 03:38 PM


Thanks all! Ok me then Beamer Bob. I just came back from the coast and I got my kite just in time to go. Had a blast. I will try to get it to you before then. But we have to take turns:P I have to try this baby too I almost bought one already So this is great! I'll get to try before I buy. Which I think is very fair and honest. You guys are hella cool for starting this. I hope it works out. I would like to try the Ace also. So, Bob i'll be sending you the brooza and you can send me the Ace. Everyone needs to tell someone.:yes: the wife, kids, friend.) What we are doing so that in the event that someone dies or gets sick goes to jail.(yada-yada) The kites dont end up sitting in a closet somewhere. Hope I didnt jinks anyone. Just an Idea.:wink2:
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[*] posted on 10-8-2007 at 05:44 PM


Brooza 5.5m

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[*] posted on 14-8-2007 at 09:22 AM


Khooke,

Ace is on the way. Sorry for the delay, last week was college move in week. Enjoy and fly safe!

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[*] posted on 14-8-2007 at 10:01 AM


I hope the kites come with some wind in the boxes. I haven't had enough wind to get the kite out of the bag in weeks now. Well the beach would be more fun anyways. Good idea to let someone know about this. No one I know outside the forum would have a clue about my participation here, much less in the loaner program. Thanks to the donors. I will treat the kites with the utmost respect (a little better than if it was mine)



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[*] posted on 14-8-2007 at 04:51 PM


Me too no wind! How many on the list before we get to try the Ace? Pablo can't wait to try the Brooza:smug:Man I hope it gets windy soon:saint:Looking for a good ride on a rice field landing strip! Archkiter are you still flying? How do you like it? Let us know.:frog:
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[*] posted on 15-8-2007 at 07:33 AM


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Me too no wind! How many on the list before we get to try the Ace? Pablo can't wait to try the Brooza:smug:Man I hope it gets windy soon:saint:Looking for a good ride on a rice field landing strip! Archkiter are you still flying? How do you like it? Let us know.:frog:


Yeah I flew the Brooza for a bit last weekend. I wrote a brief review of it on this thread:


http://www.powerkiteforum.com/viewthread.php?tid=2343

Nice kite! I am hoping that I can fly it once more this weekend then I'll pass it on :)



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[*] posted on 15-8-2007 at 01:53 PM


Cool Thanks.:cool2:
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[*] posted on 15-8-2007 at 08:49 PM


Hey Sthrasher - you're in Sac aren't you? Where is this rice field landing strip you mention? Sounds interesting!



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[*] posted on 16-8-2007 at 03:02 PM


I am in marysville. The strip is out towards a place called mathews dryers. It's not real long but good enough for a run.going north on highway 20 its off to the left a ways. There is no wind hear right now and the rice still has a little more drying to do then its on! Real good wind out there if it is comming from the north. Lots of rice fields everywhere. Do you know someone with a sod field?
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[*] posted on 16-8-2007 at 10:47 PM


PM dagon about the field - he'll send you info.



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[*] posted on 17-8-2007 at 04:53 PM


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[*] posted on 19-8-2007 at 03:37 AM


Khooke,

Has the Ace arrived yet?



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[*] posted on 19-8-2007 at 12:10 PM


I'd like to get on the brooza list... after having a buster with the rope bridles I'd like to give PKD another chance!

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[*] posted on 19-8-2007 at 03:38 PM


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Khooke,

Has the Ace arrived yet?

not yet. I'll post when it arrives.



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[*] posted on 19-8-2007 at 05:11 PM


You'll be after beamer Bob. Bob.
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[*] posted on 20-8-2007 at 03:41 PM


Archkiter, How is that brooza doing? No big hurry there is just not much wind right now.Just keeping in touch.:frog:
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[*] posted on 20-8-2007 at 07:31 PM


Brooza 5.5m

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[*] posted on 20-8-2007 at 09:44 PM


Tridude/DaVinch - the Ace arrived today. Picked it up this evening after work so haven't had a chance to fly it yet.

Unpacking it on the floor - first impressions - it's wiiiiide - v. high aspect, not sure what I was expecting but it's definitely thin and wide ;)

Build quality looks pretty solid to me. Stitching looks very neat and tidy. Some of the insides looks a bit scruffy, but hey, you don't see that stuff unless you're like me and stick you head in the openings to see what's going on inside ;)

There's been a lot of talk on the RK forum about the material the Ace is made out of, and a lot of talk about ripstop nylon vs ripstop polyester, longevity etc. Someone mentioned the Aces are made from polyester so I was expecting to see something like the material my Skytiger Hi60 is made of, Icarex Polyester, but it's nothing like Icarex. Which actually I think is a plus, because 10 years on my Icarex Hi60 is starting to look a little thin in places. Icarex is very thin and light, almost like tissue paper. The stuff the Ace is made of is definitely tougher, but still looks thiner than other ripstop nylon kites I've seen. It feels pretty similar to the 12.5m Blaze that I have, so maybe all Panshes are made from the same material? It feels thicker, more crispy than my Blaze though, and is hemmed over double and double stitched - looks a lot tougher than my Blaze.

Anyway, thats my first impressions, will let you know more when I take it out for a fly this weekend. Thanks again to Tridude for passing it on, and for Davinch for sharing!

Since it's only 2 weeks to SOBB, does someone want to pick it up in person from me from SOBB instead of mailing it? (I'll have to go back to the list to see who's next), but will this work for someone instead of mailing it direct?



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[*] posted on 20-8-2007 at 11:11 PM


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Archkiter, How is that brooza doing? No big hurry there is just not much wind right now.Just keeping in touch.:frog:


Other commitments and poor weather kept me away from kiting this weekend. I am sure that better weather is on its way this week :yes: (hoping anyway)

I'd still like to give it one more go......:singing:

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[*] posted on 21-8-2007 at 06:24 AM


If someone has a special opportunity to fly the kites, I don't mind being passed over. Our wind is just nothing for weeks now. We are headed for some cooler weather but I don't know if that will generate any wind for me. I'm flexible on the order of this.



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