Date: Thu, 19 Oct 1995 04:48:50 -1000 From: JBENEDICT@lex.lawnet.fordham.edu (Jason Benedict) Message-Id: <951019104850.21206dde@LAW.FORDHAM.EDU> Organization: Harvard University Office of Information Technology Subject: Air Master Bad BoY >> In To The Winds and BFK don't show them in >>their catalogs (at least the catalogs I have). Any suggestions? OK... Now that Hoy has broached the subject, I don't mind putting my two cents in. Remember that MY opinions are inordinatley skewed because of my affiliation with Air Master. > >We (BFK) are handling Air Master kites and have plans for including them >with photos and specs in our future mailings. My personal favorite is the >"Bad Boy"; they also have another model called AMI or AM 1 (one) depends >on who you talk to. Trust me... I named it... It's the AM "I" It stands for Air Master Icarex ( originally ). This was to distinguish it from it's Bainbridge and Nylon predecessors. It now denotes the standard full size low aspect ration Air Master. > I rate the the Bad Boy as one of my top 5 kites. Hey, mine too... >The Bad Boy is the latest model and consist of a hybrid Skyshark and >Response (tapered) frame. The 3P frame is combined with SkyShark Response tips. These rods at the lower extremities are capable of incredible abuse, while remaining light enough to deliver phenominal performance at the low end of the wind range. > It has a very light pull, wide wind range (my >initial estimate is about 3-20 mph), smooth quiet flight characteristics, >excellent handling, and competition proven performance. A really accurate estimate on the wind range. The standard version of the new Bad Boy will definatley handle those conditions. We are currently developing and testing two new frames/models for the Bad Boy. Using Response Zero sticks from SkyShark, we are coming in under 4.0 oz on a new prototype indoor Bad Boy, tentativley called the Bad Boy Elite ( or something like that ) So you can look for a competition ready Bad Boy that will perform well in ABSOLUTE -0- to about 6 or 7 MPH. >We suggest that you try the kites before you buy and whenever possible >patronize your local kite shop. If they are not available locally, then >you should try a reputable mail order company or the manufacture directly. Of course, Hoy makes a great point. Please speak to anyone with an Air Master out there.. If you never see anyone, find me out on the competition field sometime. You can always fly something I have. DISCLAIMER: I am a sponsored Masters Class competitor. I also am involved in the R&D and marketing of the Air Master kites. I really think Air Masters are among the best kites out there, but you should ask around and find out what works best for you. Jason = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = Date: Sun, 22 Oct 1995 12:07:12 -1000 From: jhall96811@aol.com (Jhall96811) Message-Id: <46efag$57m@newsbf02.news.aol.com> Organization: America Online, Inc. (1-800-827-6364) Subject: Re: Air Master Bad BoY Jason says he is a master class flyer???? I never saw him fly Master class(only indoors and he was pretty good) when did this happen? Is this so when you are beaten you can say you were beaten by the best?? I happen to think Air Master Kites are great. I plan on having one soon. = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = Date: Mon, 27 Nov 1995 04:53:04 -1000 From: Jason Benedict Message-Id: <951127095304.2120ec38@LAW.FORDHAM.EDU> Organization: Division of Applied Sciences, Harvard University Subject: Air Master Bad Boy >Let me know if you come up with the anawer - I have a Bad Boy from the >same source and I also am afraid of breaking it down! Don't be afraid.... Just don't do it !! Actually, they break down rather routineley, but it is indeed a pain in the butt. If you can at all avoid doing it, I would suggest it. To break down the BadBoy, you must untie the leach and tensioning lines ( both tied with multiple half hitches ) and then seperate the top and bottom of the leading edge. This is a very time consuming proccess, and we only tend to do it when the parts need repair. Remeber, that you must properly retension those lines to retain the silent flight characteristics.... JJ = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = Date: Mon, 27 Nov 1995 20:02:13 -1000 From: lionel@cts.com Message-Id: <49e8l5$1i4@news2.cts.com> Organization: Lionel Gibbons Subject: Re: Air Master Bad Boy > ... > > If you can at all avoid doing it, I would suggest it. > ... > >>>> Yeah, I think I'll take your suggestion. I've managed to find a way to attach the fully extended kite to the side of my bike without having it snap in the highway-speed winds ... so far. So although I'd rather not have such a long thing to carry, I'm not willing to do all that knot trying/untying on a regular (almost daily) basis. But the thing is so nice to fly, it seems like small inconvenience to contend with. Thanks for the info. Lionel = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = =