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Opera 23 Adagio

 Back in the fall of 2003, I received my first stunt kite, an Adrenaline, but never flew it much.

  A vacation to the outer banks in the summer of 2005 finally got me hooked.  I started flying regularly (every weekend) after that and have had a great time ever since.

  Being the only freestyle flier in Destin Florida, I have had to learn everything by watching videos and brute force.  Thanks to the outstanding discussion forum at Gone with the wind kites, and lots of encouragement, I can now perform just about all of the basic freestyle tricks.  I've also gone through quite a few kites - you can see my thoughts on each below.

 
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  Events

Ft Walton Beach Kite Festival Pictures

 1-2 April 2006

  In the Kite Bag

  Kite Manufacturer Type

Opera Andante C-Style/Acroland Full size advanced trick/precision kite

Nirvana R-Sky Full size advanced trick/precision kite

Nirvana UL R-Sky Full size, light wind advanced trick/precision kite

Sea Devil Sky Sport Design Advanced trick/precision kite
Opium R-Sky Trick/precision kite

Kites I've owned in the past

  Kite Manufacturer Type
STX 1.8 SUL Cavaliers du Ciel Very light wind trick kite
STX 2.1 Cavaliers du Ciel 3/4 size trick/precision kite
Nighthawk Premier 6 foot trick kite
E2 Prism Full size intermediate kite
Easy Light UL Level One Low wind trick kite
3D Prism Very low wind/indoor kite
Adrenaline Prism Beginner/Intermediate kite