Date:	Wed, 7 Jul 1993 20:50:04 -1000
From:	danr@crash.cts.com (Dan Rubesh)
Message-Id: <1993Jul07.235004.19911@crash>
Organization: CTS Network Services (crash, ctsnet), El Cajon, CA
Subject: Vic's Fighters (was Re: Flying Fighters)

In article <1993Jul7.205604.16543@sequent.com> wayned@sequent.com (Wayne Downer) writes:

[excellent information about tuning deleted]

>By the way, I own two Vic's Fighters which I love.  They have mylar sails
>and fiberglass cross spars so they're pretty durable, but if they're being
>made again, I haven't figured out where to get them.  In any case, I'd

Vic's Fighters are available in limited quantity from Vic's shop, Kite 
Country, 566 Horton Plaza, San Diego, CA  92101, (619) 233-9495.  As I 
recall they're priced around $11.00, and Kite Country takes most credit 
cards and will gladly ship UPS..
      
>also recommend looking into the "Hata" from "Into The Wind" in Bolder, CO
>(800/541-0314 or 303/449-5356 for international orders).  It's a great
>fighter for learning on.  It's reasonably priced (~$12 US), and it has a
>nylon sail so it's even more rugged and less prone to going out of balance.
>
>I hope this is of some help.
>
>                                        Wayne Downer
>
>
>    Sequent Computer Systems, Inc.      wayned@sequent.com
>    15450 S.W. Koll Parkway             503.578-4083  voice
>    Beaverton, OR  97006-5903           503.578-7569  FAX

While we're on the fighter subject again, I'll put in a plug for one of my 
favorites, the Black Feather Fighter.. Same size as a Vic's but with a 
ripstop sail, spare spine and spars for light and heavier winds.. Dale 
Vanderhoof (maker of Black Feather) is also offering a VIP (Vented Inner 
Panel) version for higher winds.. 

Ob. Disclaimer:

I am a stunt kite dealer and carry some of the above mentioned
product(s). As such, my opinions may tend to be somewhat subjective.

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