Date: Fri, 12 May 1995 08:16:00 -1000 From: larry.peters@compudata.com (LARRY PETERS) Message-Id: <8A93358.02A700219D.uuout@compudata.com> Organization: Compu-Data BBS -=- Turnersville, NJ -=- 609-232-1245 Subject: MICRON-ION Anyone else out in kite land have the Micro-Ion from Prism? Lets take a poll! I haven't flown mine yet but it is the cuteist kite ever seen-having some mech-problems ...How many micros in rec. Kites! Lets hear friom you fellas! Ladies! To discuss the MICRON! DO IT! This could be interesting! = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = Date: Mon, 15 May 1995 04:41:26 -1000 From: dan@scage.mv.com (Dan Petlon) Message-Id: Organization: The Sports Cage Subject: Re: MICRON-ION In article <8A93358.02A700219D.uuout@compudata.com>, larry.peters@compudata.com says... > >Anyone else out in kite land have the Micro-Ion from Prism? Lets take a poll! >I haven't flown mine yet but it is the cuteist kite ever seen-having some >mech-problems ...How many micros in rec. Kites! Lets hear friom you fellas! >Ladies! To discuss the MICRON! DO IT! This could be interesting! Hi Larry, Ive been flying the Micron for about a month. I love it. My 4 year old son thinks it looks like I've caught a "mad Fish" because it goes so fast. I am trying to fly some team with a friend of mine but it is tough at Micron speeds. I usually tell new micron flyers that they might consider tying thier wrists together to keep from over controlling until they get used to the small control inputs and speed. Dan -- /\ The Sports Cage / \ Kites & Embroidery / | \ 55 Blackwater Rd. / | \Rochester, NH 03867 / | \ 603-335-3602 voice or fax / | \ dan@scage.mv.com / | \ nancy@scage.mv.com | | Kites are my business and I'm late for work | | | | | = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = Date: Mon, 15 May 1995 17:59:00 -1000 From: larry.peters@compudata.com (LARRY PETERS) Message-Id: <8A9659F.02A70021D9.uuout@compudata.com> Organization: Compu-Data BBS -=- Turnersville, NJ -=- 609-232-1245 Subject: Re: MICRON-ION Dan, the only beef I have is I called Prism and I feel the want me to send the whole kite back as the center piece broke, not flying! It just popped! So all is needed is the center piece and 2 end caps for the spine, this is an easy fix! There was someone who mentioned "Jury Rig" and I did it and it works-but I have called Prism and they haven't called back. On the other side it is a trip to fly ! When the wind picks up wow! Speedy-did you see the punch turn? a blur-you stop and it stands still in the air! A tip for anyone out there is to fly the critter with your thumb and index finger on lines. I like it! Hate to send things back that need minimum repair though. The fun kite defenetly!! = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = Date: Tue, 16 May 1995 05:14:00 -1000 From: jgrav@mav.com (Jim Graverholt) Message-Id: Organization: Maverick International Inc. Subject: Re:Micron-Ion Been flying my Micron for 3 months now. Light winds and heavy winds. What a blast! Never have broken anything. The only complaint is that on hard landings, sometimes the spreaders will pop from the ends. At least it's a short walk to the kite. My only regret is that I can't spend more time flying it. J. -- =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-++++-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= jgrav@mav.com //----// //| //| //-----// May he who wants to fly Bonsai live longer // // | // | // ___ be blessed with many kites than Turtles! //__ // __// |// __| //______// and good winds! = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = Date: Sat, 13 May 1995 08:21:00 -1000 From: larry.peters@compudata.com (LARRY PETERS) Message-Id: <8A9435D.02A70021BC.uuout@compudata.com> Organization: Compu-Data BBS -=- Turnersville, NJ -=- 609-232-1245 Subject: MICRON-ION LP>From: larry.peters@compudata.com (LARRY PETERS) >Newsgroups: rec.kites >Organization: Compu-Data BBS -=- Turnersville, NJ -=- 609-232-1245 LP>Anyone else out in kite land have the Micro-Ion from Prism? Lets take a poll >I haven't flown mine yet but it is the cuteist kite ever seen-having some >mech-problems How many in rec. Kites! Lets hear friom you fellas! >Ladies! To discuss the MICRON! DO IT! This could be interesting! So MIcron "Buffs" drop a line! Larry --- ~ 1st 1.11 #4509 ~ larry.peters@compudata.com = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = Date: Tue, 16 May 1995 15:49:00 -1000 From: larry.peters@compudata.com (LARRY PETERS) Message-Id: <8A9751D.02A70021F4.uuout@compudata.com> Organization: Compu-Data BBS -=- Turnersville, NJ -=- 609-232-1245 Subject: Re: MICRON-ION FROM:> "larry.peters" MD>Got one, love it, fast little thing and when not flying let my parachuting b >group, P.A.W.S., hold it sitting on the sidelines. The service from Prism is good. LP>Here we go -let's see if I can get past the Daeman Mailer thing! LP> Just got a call from Prism for mine -center piece broke -not from crash it just was cut too far in! It flys like a blur in the wind! I use thumb and index finger for flying-it works for me! And I like the noise it makes! Larry --- ~ 1st 1.11 #4509 ~ larry.peters@compudata.com Compudata bbs Turersville,NJ = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = Date: Tue, 16 May 1995 15:49:00 -1000 From: larry.peters@compudata.com (LARRY PETERS) Message-Id: <8A9751D.02A70021F5.uuout@compudata.com> Organization: Compu-Data BBS -=- Turnersville, NJ -=- 609-232-1245 Subject: Re: MICRON-ION FROM:>larry.peters@compudata.com >Organization: COMPUDATA DP>In article <8A93358.02A700219D.uuout@compudata.com>, >larry.peters@compudata.com says... LP>Anyone else out in kite land have the Micro-Ion from Prism? Lets take a poll! DP>Ive been flying the Micron for about a month. I love it. My 4 year old >son thinks it looks like I've caught a "mad Fish" because it goes so DP>they get used to the small control inputs and speed. LP> Use thumb and index finger-amazing the control you can get! Try it! Larry --- ~ 1st 1.11 #4509 ~ larry.peters@compudata.com Compudata bbs Turersville,NJ = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = Date: Thu, 18 May 1995 16:02:00 -1000 From: larry.peters@compudata.com (LARRY PETERS) Message-Id: <8A9952A.02A700221D.uuout@compudata.com> Organization: Compu-Data BBS -=- Turnersville, NJ -=- 609-232-1245 Subject: Re: MICRON-ION A mad fish! Now I like that one -it dose look like something pissed when in a good wind! I heard from BFK they are going to send a part that was small problem. What I want to do next with mine is go doun to 35 LB Spectra at same lenght line. If you don't have fast reflexe's -do not mess with this one! How many I wonder are using the Thumb an index finger grip for better control? Hey it works for me!-an those lines have to be perfect when it is put up in the sky! = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = Date: Thu, 25 May 1995 21:52:17 -1000 From: Tony Stead Message-Id: <3q41bh$ss3@sun.rhbnc.ac.uk> Organization: Royal Holloway, Univ of London Subject: Re: MICRON-ION Yes, I have one too ... I bought mine about a year ago but have only flown it a couple of times. On both accessions I was abroad and on both time I broke or lost something. The first time I lost the end caps which are used on the spreaders every time I landed the kite (OK, crashed it). That problem was solved by fitting slightly larger end caps. The next time the sail pulled over the stop which is supposed to hold the sail between the stop and the end cap - the solution to that (I hope) is too fit somewhat tubing with thicker walls around the spreader to act as a stop. I can't help but think that there must be a better way of doing this. Surely some sort of washer on each end of the spreaders (perhaps like the fittings on the stand offs of the Radian?) would have been better. Still if you modified your Micro-ion I would like to hear ??????? And yes, when it is flying it's great fun and just a little crazy! = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = Date: Sat, 27 May 1995 12:28:51 -1000 From: ads@eskimo.com (Tom Williamson) Message-Id: Organization: Eskimo North (206) For-Ever Subject: Re: MICRON-ION I guess I'll join this thread and let the world know I too own a Micron. It's a great little kite. Kind of like a mosquito buzzing around. It has instant acceleration that will sometimes lead to a little trouble. With regard to Tony's statement below about the sail pulling over the stop, I've experienced that problem also. Seems those little holes stretch over time. At the present time the way I have gotten around the problem is to put the spreader through the hole AND through the bridal loop. The bridal tightens down and seems to give enough stability that I haven't had any further problem. Then again, I'm am getting better at flying it and am not grinding it into the ground like I did on the first few flights. :) In fact, I am heading out right now -- nice day, steady breeze -- what more can one ask for? Later... Tony Stead (A.Stead@rhbnc.ac.uk) wrote: : Yes, I have one too ... : : I bought mine about a year ago but have only flown it a couple : of times. On both accessions I was abroad and on both time I : broke or lost something. The first time I lost the end caps : which are used on the spreaders every time I landed the kite : (OK, crashed it). That problem was solved by fitting slightly : larger end caps. The next time the sail pulled over the stop : which is supposed to hold the sail between the stop and the : end cap - the solution to that (I hope) is too fit somewhat : tubing with thicker walls around the spreader to act as a : stop. I can't help but think that there must be a better way : of doing this. Surely some sort of washer on each end of the : spreaders (perhaps like the fittings on the stand offs of the : Radian?) would have been better. : : Still if you modified your Micro-ion I would like to hear : ??????? : : And yes, when it is flying it's great fun and just a little : crazy! -- Tom Williamson ads@eskimo.com = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = Date: Wed, 31 May 1995 11:52:00 -1000 From: larry.peters@compudata.com (LARRY PETERS) Message-Id: <8AA6430.02A7002329.uuout@compudata.com> Organization: Compu-Data BBS -=- Turnersville, NJ -=- 609-232-1245 Subject: Re: MICRON-ION > Newsgroups: rec.kites TO:> ads@eskimo.com (Tom Williamson) FROM:>larry.peters@compudata.com Subj:>MICRON TW>I guess I'll join this thread and let the world know I too own a Micron. >It's a great little kite. Kind of like a mosquito buzzing around. It has >instant acceleration that will sometimes lead to a little trouble. LP> More Microns! Start a Micron Club? Well my Micron had a work out on Memorial Day! The winds were high the thing was buzzin like a Bee! Almost to the point of exaustion, and the only thing that saved me was the ability to snap spin the sucker! But think of the wind and speed that the little thing does is amazin-hey I can't do many smooth manuevers with it but just staying on edge is a trip! Larry --- ~ 1st 1.11 #4509 ~ larry.peters@compudata.com Compudata bbs Turersville,NJ = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = Date: Sat, 17 Jun 1995 20:06:22 -1000 From: markc0@aol.com (MarkC0) Message-Id: <3s0fou$i58@newsbf02.news.aol.com> Organization: America Online, Inc. (1-800-827-6364) Subject: Re: MICRON-ION I BOUGHT MY DAUGHTER AND SON EACH A MICRON ABOUT TWO MONTHS AGO. THEY BOTH LOVE IT AND I ENJOY FLYING IT TOO! THE TWO MODIFICATIONS I'VE DONE ARE: BY USING SUPER GLUE, I FIXED THE STRETCHING PROBLEM. THE SPARS NOW STAY IN WITHOUT THE RUBBER BANDS. SECONDLY I ADDED A BOW LINE USING THREAD AND GLUE, WORKS GREAT WHEN TRICKING THE KITE, DO NOT NEED A STAKE ANYMORE ( MOST OF THE TIME ). KEEP ON RIPPING THE WIND WITH THOSE MICRONS!!!!!!!!! SIGNED ( MICRON ) MarkCOataol.com = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = Date: Sun, 18 Jun 1995 05:08:03 -1000 From: ahclem0013@aol.com (AhClem0013) Message-Id: <3s1fgj$m2a@newsbf02.news.aol.com> Organization: America Online, Inc. (1-800-827-6364) Subject: Re: MICRON-ION Please don't yell. aoxomoxoa = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = Date: Sun, 18 Jun 1995 17:36:00 -1000 From: larry.peters@compudata.com (LARRY PETERS) Message-Id: <8AB8588.02A7002534.uuout@compudata.com> Organization: Compu-Data BBS -=- Turnersville, NJ -=- 609-232-1245 Subject: Re: MICRON-ION Mark, those are carbon fibre , I have found that in Model Aviation to be causious when mixing cyanoacrylates, however the idea is a good one and probibly be safe. We use the real thin Cyano for penitrating carbon fibre tow (looks like hair) makes it like steel! And if you need to replace the rubber bands -I use the kind that is used for braces for teeth- the ol Larks head loop! Hey we have another satisfied Micron owner- hey why don't we all start a Society for Micron Fliers. The first to do Stair Steps gets a Medal for doing it with a Micron! Just a thought, another Micron user. = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = =