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Cheeks
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New Kite
Getting excited about my new kite!
it's a Big E NPW 21
Ian Mills aka bigE123 is a great guy and is building me a custom NASA 6m. 
You've seen his colorful assortment of NPW's in his signature.
Ian has been wonderful to work with, has communicated well
keeping me up to date about the build and with pictures.
Thought I'd show you all the latest picture he sent me. Ready to attach the wings. Bridling next.
My wife said my new NPW is sexy. :duh: 
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4m Ozone Access de-power foil, prototype (for sale)
Wipika gear 5m DP (for sale) PL 8.6m Reactor
Big E NPW 21 6m custom NASA
A couple of monster tube kites I don't have the balls yet to fly.
Ivanpah Heavy with Big Kid mods. Other junk and stuff for fun.
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Cross Kites Sonic 3, 5m
Ozone Flow 2, 3, 4, 5m
Ace II 4, 5m
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4, 5, 6m ATB landsurfer. Custom longboard deck
Buggy: VTT Black Widow v2.0
 
http://hint.fm/wind/
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bigE123
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Thanks for the kind words Cheeks, one wing on with lettering, one to go then you can see the finished kite prior to bridles.
Blade V 4.9m & 8.5m VIP,Ozone Frenzy 11m, SS Flexifoil buggy, PL hybrid suspension buggy (PTW), MBS core 95.
homemade:
NPW 9b: 7m (Union Jack). NPW 9b HA 3m (Damien) and 10m (Jolly R). NPW21 3m, 5m (aka Zombie), 8m (Batman), 11.5m (NASA), NPW 21 HA 6.8m
The Hammers 5m, 7.2m & 12m
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bigE123
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Kite complete, now for all those stringy things :D
Blade V 4.9m & 8.5m VIP,Ozone Frenzy 11m, SS Flexifoil buggy, PL hybrid suspension buggy (PTW), MBS core 95.
homemade:
NPW 9b: 7m (Union Jack). NPW 9b HA 3m (Damien) and 10m (Jolly R). NPW21 3m, 5m (aka Zombie), 8m (Batman), 11.5m (NASA), NPW 21 HA 6.8m
The Hammers 5m, 7.2m & 12m
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Cheeks, your not going to like it, but I'll do you a favor and buy it from you. :D
Very nice looking bigE!
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Wow!
Nice!... good work Ian... Davis, I'm jealous!!!
I'm going to take a nap now
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Sweet!! Nice work E!!
Hope it makes it to JIBE Davis.
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Ozone Flow 2, 3, 4, 5m
Ace II 4, 5m
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4, 5, 6m ATB landsurfer. Custom longboard deck
Buggy: VTT Black Widow v2.0
http://hint.fm/wind/
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Cheeks
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Years ago (70's) when I had my Skynasaur kite flying school in Gulfport, MS on the beach there,
I told my students that we were "Wind Wrestling" because of the power they were experiencing.
I had rebuilt the competition bridles with stainless steel braided wire and flew them on kevlar lines.
The pull I was getting out of the Dacron sails was almost scudding power. Those Deltas could pill a buggy!
That's why I had Ian letter the side of my NPW with "Wind Wrestler". Why not?
Yes, I should have it by JIBE. Being sent as a gift, person to person the fastest way and I'm going to send Toby
some Milk Bones.
BTW, NFS.
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Beamer 1.8m, 2.5m A Chekka A few Zebras
4m Ozone Access de-power foil, prototype (for sale)
Wipika gear 5m DP (for sale) PL 8.6m Reactor
Big E NPW 21 6m custom NASA
A couple of monster tube kites I don't have the balls yet to fly.
Ivanpah Heavy with Big Kid mods. Other junk and stuff for fun.
OOBE Field Dirt Diver
"The function of life is to live it, not to exist" Jack London 1916
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bigE123
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And...... it flies! :D
First test flight, wind @4mph but enough to test in four line mode and check everything, Z-bridle to fit now, one more flight before it's bound for
pastures new.
Blade V 4.9m & 8.5m VIP,Ozone Frenzy 11m, SS Flexifoil buggy, PL hybrid suspension buggy (PTW), MBS core 95.
homemade:
NPW 9b: 7m (Union Jack). NPW 9b HA 3m (Damien) and 10m (Jolly R). NPW21 3m, 5m (aka Zombie), 8m (Batman), 11.5m (NASA), NPW 21 HA 6.8m
The Hammers 5m, 7.2m & 12m
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3shot
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That is just awesome E!!!
Again, nice job.
Cross Kites Sonic 3, 5m
Ozone Flow 2, 3, 4, 5m
Ace II 4, 5m
NAPKA-US24
4, 5, 6m ATB landsurfer. Custom longboard deck
Buggy: VTT Black Widow v2.0
http://hint.fm/wind/
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Cheeks
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It's alive !!! It's alive !!! Wind Wrestler is ALIVE.
This build has been amazing so far.
Concept to near completion at this point.
Finished build getting near.
Thanks Ian. Was it fun?
I Can't wait to give it a fly!
NAPKA US 47
District 17 Representative.
Beamer 1.8m, 2.5m A Chekka A few Zebras
4m Ozone Access de-power foil, prototype (for sale)
Wipika gear 5m DP (for sale) PL 8.6m Reactor
Big E NPW 21 6m custom NASA
A couple of monster tube kites I don't have the balls yet to fly.
Ivanpah Heavy with Big Kid mods. Other junk and stuff for fun.
OOBE Field Dirt Diver
"The function of life is to live it, not to exist" Jack London 1916
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It looks nice, it'll be even better putting it up in blue skies on a sunny beach in a couple of weeks
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Foils: PL Leopards and Lynx, Airea Raptors, some PL Reactor IIs + IIIs, Libre Spirits, Cross Kite Sonics, Ozone Flow
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Man that looks great!
Life's too short to be anything but happy!
My stuff:
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HQ Symphony 2.2m
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Pro Foil 2.5, 4.5m
JoJo 6m
Montana 7m
Flysurfer 19m Speed 2 SA
Flexi bug
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bigE123
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Thanks everyone, well was it fun? The wind I had was just enough, initially the wind was @5mph and I managed to grab the photo, for the first time I
had an NPW fly over my head! 15 mins later virtually no wind, a couple of mph it still flew but needed to be kept moving, if I stopped moving the
kite, it just slid down no collapse, another good sign. Wind is forecast for 8mph today with blue skies so hopefully a sunny send off.
Blade V 4.9m & 8.5m VIP,Ozone Frenzy 11m, SS Flexifoil buggy, PL hybrid suspension buggy (PTW), MBS core 95.
homemade:
NPW 9b: 7m (Union Jack). NPW 9b HA 3m (Damien) and 10m (Jolly R). NPW21 3m, 5m (aka Zombie), 8m (Batman), 11.5m (NASA), NPW 21 HA 6.8m
The Hammers 5m, 7.2m & 12m
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That's a great looking kite and I'm betting it will fly as equally as well as it looks!
BTW - it looks like your dog is rolling his eyes as if to say 'another kite?":D
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soliver
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I'm excited to see it!!! I hope it makes it to you before JIBE, Davis!!!
Great work Ian, that thing looks awesome!!!
I'm going to take a nap now
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bigE123
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Here we go Z-bridle fitted and tuned.... do I have to give it up now? :D
Enjoy Davis
@Randy we have three dogs and that is Toby who usually sits there starting what we call "The Buffet queue" to let me know it's tea time.
That's the same look my wife gives me when a roll of material appears along with the sewing machine :D
Blade V 4.9m & 8.5m VIP,Ozone Frenzy 11m, SS Flexifoil buggy, PL hybrid suspension buggy (PTW), MBS core 95.
homemade:
NPW 9b: 7m (Union Jack). NPW 9b HA 3m (Damien) and 10m (Jolly R). NPW21 3m, 5m (aka Zombie), 8m (Batman), 11.5m (NASA), NPW 21 HA 6.8m
The Hammers 5m, 7.2m & 12m
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John Holgate
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Looks brilliant Ian. Well done!
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Very nice! I'll double what ever Cheeks is paying you. :D
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I've been seeing a lot of positive reviews on the NASA wings. The design you have is spot on and will make a BANG-UP addition to your already bad ass
quiver Davis.
Ian appears to have some great talent!
If you've received this message I am no longer a member and I will not be reading any U2U's or posts.
Enjoy your day!
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Looks great..........hope to see you and the kite at JI.........
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bigE123
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And now it's my turn to be jealous with you all meeting up at Jibe hope the wind is good for you all! Again thanks for all your comments.
Blade V 4.9m & 8.5m VIP,Ozone Frenzy 11m, SS Flexifoil buggy, PL hybrid suspension buggy (PTW), MBS core 95.
homemade:
NPW 9b: 7m (Union Jack). NPW 9b HA 3m (Damien) and 10m (Jolly R). NPW21 3m, 5m (aka Zombie), 8m (Batman), 11.5m (NASA), NPW 21 HA 6.8m
The Hammers 5m, 7.2m & 12m
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Very nice work E. I especially like the font of the lettering. Really nice touch. Do you fly yours with z bridle?
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bigE123
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The font was a no-brainer :D I used the "NASA" font on my big NASA and thought it is a fitting tribute.
Yes, I first test fly them without then add a Z-bridle, I find it easier in the buggy with one fitted, that said for static I prefer without, just
adds a bit more skill and allows me to really see what's going on. I make them now so I can larks head one on or drop it off in a couple of seconds.
Blade V 4.9m & 8.5m VIP,Ozone Frenzy 11m, SS Flexifoil buggy, PL hybrid suspension buggy (PTW), MBS core 95.
homemade:
NPW 9b: 7m (Union Jack). NPW 9b HA 3m (Damien) and 10m (Jolly R). NPW21 3m, 5m (aka Zombie), 8m (Batman), 11.5m (NASA), NPW 21 HA 6.8m
The Hammers 5m, 7.2m & 12m
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Cheeks
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Kite love!!!!
Got the NPW this morning. 8 days total postage time from the UK.
All I can say is IT'S GREAT!!!!!!
The craftsmanship is superb. bigE123 is a master builder.
I am totally satisfied. 
As usual, new kite syndrome prevailed. It rained today. :-(
but tomorrow is looking good for a fly, can't wait .
NAPKA US 47
District 17 Representative.
Beamer 1.8m, 2.5m A Chekka A few Zebras
4m Ozone Access de-power foil, prototype (for sale)
Wipika gear 5m DP (for sale) PL 8.6m Reactor
Big E NPW 21 6m custom NASA
A couple of monster tube kites I don't have the balls yet to fly.
Ivanpah Heavy with Big Kid mods. Other junk and stuff for fun.
OOBE Field Dirt Diver
"The function of life is to live it, not to exist" Jack London 1916
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3shot
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Can't wait to see it at JIBE!
Cross Kites Sonic 3, 5m
Ozone Flow 2, 3, 4, 5m
Ace II 4, 5m
NAPKA-US24
4, 5, 6m ATB landsurfer. Custom longboard deck
Buggy: VTT Black Widow v2.0
http://hint.fm/wind/
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Get some video. |
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Dude! Wrapped in that kite you look like you should be saying..."These aren't the droids your looking for..."
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You will not sleep tonight
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