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WhataKite
Kitebuilder of the Year 2008
Joined: 30 Jun 2007
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Location: Lufkin, Texas
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 Posted: Thu Nov 13, 2008 1:36 am Post subject: PIT BULLDOG PRE CUT PROJECT |
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Hello,
OK, it has been long enough now for me to forget how hard the Jordan Project was. I am sitting here with a Scotch, and the idea of a new project is starting to sound good. I have thought a lot about this next project, and here it is!!!!
Back some years ago, on a planet far, far ways, called Oregon, there was a guy that had a gift for building kites, his name was John Waters.. He designed many things, but his most famous included the well known Peter Lynn Lifter, the Bull Dog lifter, and the Spin Sock!!! (Someone had to) Anyway, the BullDog Kite is one heck of a great kite.
The BullDog is an ultimate Heavy Wind Kite. That is the exact reason that I chose it for the next project. Here in Texas, we start our flying season, and some early events are in very heavy winds. Everyone sits around and curses the wind Gods for the blow. If I go to a festival, I am there to fly. Period. I know the Bulldog will fly well in over 35 MPH winds. So, to get a show going, when no one else can, the Bulldog is the perfect lifter for line laundry, etc. It is well behaved, and well designed. It will be a dependable work horse kite in your bag. It does well in light-medium also.
The project is going to be different from the Jordan Project. I am going to buy from Steve Ferrell the 1.5 oz Rip Stop in 5-6 basic colors, 1st grade.. I will cut out ALL of the pieces. Not just the Ribs and Keels, but skins also. You will be able to mix and match from these colors, and the combination's are endless. Keeping up with the grades, colors and manufacturers was the pits on the Jordan project. This way, you can make the finished kite by sewing, and not much cutting. I will also supply the bridle lines precut and ready to tie on. The kite will be 90 sqft., and is a kick butt great kite. It will also pull your teeth out.
As before, I am not making a penny on this project. I will cut out the material as close, and efficiently as possible, divide the cost for materials only, and that is it. You will pay your postage. I am again doing this for the love of SINGLE LINE KITES, and the great original group of 21 Jordan Project guys. They would inspire anyone.
I have permission from Steve at Catch The Wind in Lincoln City, Oregon, the holder of the copyright, and each will receive a patch and letter of approval to build the kite. Thanks to him for letting us do this project.
Is anyone on board? I am getting ready to go. If the project gets to many participants, I reserve the right to limit it. Let me know if you are interested.
I will add details tomorrow of colors, etc. Because of the holidays, end of the year, etc. I am going to take orders until the end of February, but do not put this project off. Kites will be sent out within 2 weeks in March. If you need earlier tell me asap.
The kite will be called a PIT BULLDOG. Tell your friends. ROCK and ROLL!
Best Regards
Barry Ogletree
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Fore Check
Grand Champion, Kite, & Kitebuilder of the Year 09
Joined: 15 Jun 2008
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Location: The Montessori School of Kites (near Findlay, OH)
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| Posted: Thu Nov 13, 2008 1:41 am Post subject: |
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I
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IN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Wow, can I officially nominate Barry for "Kitebuilder of the Year" yet? 
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VanGray
Joined: 08 Jul 2008
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| Posted: Thu Nov 13, 2008 2:41 am Post subject: |
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What a great guy! Thanks so much, Barry!
Please cut me in (pun intended)!!!
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reynolds5520
Master Kite Builder
Joined: 09 Jul 2008
Posts: 1879
Location: USA, NY, Finger Lakes Region, Canandaigua
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| Posted: Thu Nov 13, 2008 2:46 am Post subject: |
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Count me in as well! I could use a lifter.
Just don't tell my wife that I am starting another project.
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christopher t levesque
Joined: 31 Dec 2007
Posts: 72
Location: NEWTOWN PA
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| Posted: Thu Nov 13, 2008 3:00 am Post subject: |
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I think I'm in. How much do we think this kite is going to cost us????
It will beee black and yellow for me 
I love my 200 I needed more tail for it though.
Does this kite need a tail like the jordan???? |
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WhataKite
Kitebuilder of the Year 2008
Joined: 30 Jun 2007
Posts: 1060
Location: Lufkin, Texas
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| Posted: Thu Nov 13, 2008 3:09 am Post subject: Pit Bull Dog Tail |
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Hello, These lifters take very little or no tail. In high winds over 18, I put on a small tube tail about 8" by 30'. They are not tail sensitive.
Thanks for the support already on this project.
I will take photos of some of my Bull Dogs tomorrow, and post on my webshots. I will show details.
I own 9 Bull Dogs of various sizes, and they all are great.
Regards
Barry
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kiteguy
Kitebuilder of the Year 2005
Joined: 16 Sep 2003
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Location: USA - Kansas, Overland Park - Near Kansas City
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| Posted: Thu Nov 13, 2008 3:12 am Post subject: |
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| Fore Check wrote: | | ....can I officially nominate Barry for "Kitebuilder of the Year" yet? |
Certainly. I hope Steve puts upt the official nomination thread soon!
BTW, as I interpret the Kitebuilder of the Year thing is that the person nominated is one that goes out of their way to keep the Kitebuilder forum perking along. It certainly seems that Barry does that, and more. A real addition to the Forum Family.
Of course there are others that fit in this category, too. Let the nominations begin!
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Grant L
Kite of the Year 2004
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Location: USA IN Indianapolis
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| Posted: Thu Nov 13, 2008 3:42 am Post subject: |
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Wow Barry ! (How many scotches did it take to make you forget the 200 project   ) Very generous of you. I might be interested. What size were you planning on for the project ? (Although I do feel guilty that my 200 parts are still on the shelf  ) It is high on my list of winter projects.  |
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Bitter Jeweler
Joined: 16 Oct 2008
Posts: 538
Location: Cleveland, Ohio
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| Posted: Thu Nov 13, 2008 4:06 am Post subject: |
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| Could an intermidiate-beginer tackle this project? |
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mux
Joined: 25 Feb 2008
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Location: Eastern Iowa
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| Posted: Thu Nov 13, 2008 4:22 am Post subject: |
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What a Great Project!!! Ive been eagerly waiting
SO COUNT ME IN.....!!
and meanwhile you can all help me with what to tell the misses. She still dosnt understand the 16' delta that showed up the other day.
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jburka
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| Posted: Thu Nov 13, 2008 4:24 am Post subject: |
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| Sounds like fun, Barry...count me in too... |
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kinshasa
Joined: 15 Aug 2008
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Location: Eastern Iowa
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| Posted: Thu Nov 13, 2008 4:35 am Post subject: |
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I would be keen to give it a try....very kind of you to share.....
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WayWord Son
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Joined: 08 Jun 2005
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Location: CALIFORNIA... I know this is the truth...black cats ARE unlucky, note, tabby has only one eye!
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| Posted: Thu Nov 13, 2008 4:38 am Post subject: |
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im interested, but...  i need to know how much will the kit will cost (for me, it relates to how many tie dye sails i have to sell to afford one)
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wdrwilson
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Location: Canada, Nova Scotia, Halifax
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| Posted: Thu Nov 13, 2008 4:44 am Post subject: |
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Sounds good to me...
I am in>>>
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Grant L
Kite of the Year 2004
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Location: USA IN Indianapolis
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| Posted: Thu Nov 13, 2008 5:22 am Post subject: |
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| Bitter Jeweler wrote: | | Could an intermidiate-beginer tackle this project? |
Should be no problem for you Bitter. Like the Airform200, it isn't really a hard kite to sew, just difficult in laying out the template and having room to cut the parts. That is why it is so great of Barry to offer to do the "Hard" parts for us. The sewing itself isn't difficult, you just have to get used to working with large amounts of fabric piled all around you. Labeling everything and figuring a way to keep things somewhat bundled while you shove piles of material through your sewing machine make the task easier. But oh so rewarding when you see them in the sky
You can follow along in these threads to get a feel for what is involved.
http://www.kitebuilder.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=6307&start=0
http://www.kitebuilder.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=5548&postdays=0&postorder=asc&start=0 |
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kiteguy
Kitebuilder of the Year 2005
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Location: USA - Kansas, Overland Park - Near Kansas City
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| Posted: Thu Nov 13, 2008 5:40 am Post subject: |
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I just tell my wife that it is to match part of the money spent on her new Canon SL Digital camera. 
(Well, I would, should I ever decide I needed a 16 ft delta.) 
I always get in the last words. (Yes, Dear.)
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corgimas
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| Posted: Thu Nov 13, 2008 3:48 pm Post subject: |
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hmm.....black and purple for me!!!!
love an estimate $
but leaning towards a def. yes...
rob
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stringystuff
Joined: 10 Dec 2005
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Location: Roseboro, NC
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| Posted: Thu Nov 13, 2008 5:23 pm Post subject: |
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Hey Barry,,,
Put me on the list!!!
I don't want to be late like last time!!
Can you put up a line drawing we can use as
a colorizer template??
thanks,
Roger
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JMartJr
Joined: 21 Sep 2003
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Location: North Carolina
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| Posted: Thu Nov 13, 2008 6:27 pm Post subject: |
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I am interested, pending some idea of cost.
Thanks, Barry!
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pounetbf
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Location: France
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| Posted: Thu Nov 13, 2008 6:53 pm Post subject: |
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| JMartJr wrote: | I am interested, pending some idea of cost.
Thanks, Barry! |
same thing, and pending also the cost to send it in Europe...
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