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 81 
 on: June 17, 2013, 02:32 PM 
Started by ORkite - Last post by coop
I have to contradict the idea of using sewer's lube on the rubber APAs, as oily stuff will break down rubber stuff over the long haul. I wonder how something like a light dusting of talc (baby powder) would work?


I use a solution of water and dish soap. Works well, and cleans up easy.

 82 
 on: June 17, 2013, 01:03 PM 
Started by ORkite - Last post by Michel

I have heard that if you put the APA in very hot water for a few minutes, it will expand enough to slip over the spar easily.

That's of course the best way to insert APAs connectors or stand-offs on the Leading Edges or Lower Spreaders ! I always do that.

Works perfect with APAs but not with all other plastic connectors. Take care !

 83 
 on: June 17, 2013, 12:57 PM 
Started by boomertype - Last post by boomertype
Work???

So, what's the countdown number today?   Cheesy
348

 84 
 on: June 17, 2013, 12:49 PM 
Started by mtk beach flyer - Last post by mikeb
Well, you already have a nice dual line kite, I go for a Revolution 1.5 RTF quad line kite. Much easier to fly than you might think.

 85 
 on: June 17, 2013, 12:39 PM 
Started by ko - Last post by thief
Hey TPatter...
that url i put up there should be a direct link to your albums...that helps quite a bit...

Google really wanted to force usage of G+....too bad it has scared some people away...

 86 
 on: June 17, 2013, 11:47 AM 
Started by sethvincent - Last post by indigo_wolf
Nice answer...in the context of freestyle flying. I remain unconvinced regarding parafoils.


Freestyle is probably a bad fit, but ballet might be doable.  Sadly not pursued more actively... at least not in the US.

5 great powerkites ZEBRA z2 (7m2) from LIBRE (team FLIC)


ATB,
Sam

 87 
 on: June 17, 2013, 11:45 AM 
Started by mtk beach flyer - Last post by Wayner
The WM is a great kite. I have both the standard and UL. But I'm with John in looking for a UL.

A standard and UL will allow you to fly in most winds. More flying time will make you a better flyer. Some tricks are easier to learn on either a UL or standard.


 88 
 on: June 17, 2013, 11:29 AM 
Started by ko - Last post by tpatter
I use both although I really don't use Google Plus for anything.  I do find it annoying that I must manually indicate that I want to use the 'old' picasaweb even when directly accessing it.

For me, the main requirement is that I want to be able to send a link directly to an image which I can't seem to be able to do from Plus.


It's certainly odd that they chose to merge the 2 or even provide my images in Plus.  Both apps are for completely different uses - I imagine that they wanted to be able to provide instant-content with lots of images as part of Plus.  Aside from all that, Plus seems to remain pretty much a ghost-town.  At least for me, no-one else seems to be using it which makes it pointless as a face-book replacement.


 89 
 on: June 17, 2013, 10:17 AM 
Started by sethvincent - Last post by red sweater


Nice answer...in the context of freestyle flying. I remain unconvinced regarding parafoils.

 90 
 on: June 17, 2013, 10:17 AM 
Started by ko - Last post by thief
you can always force the URL of your bookmarks et al to direct you to picasa and not to google+ https://picasaweb.google.com/home?showall=true
Google+ mobile stuff has actually been getting better lately.....desktop is still 'meh' in my opinion....

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