My favourite kite bag

[@meiumi9456]

I always admire your humor as much as I admire your collection, don't stop being you sir. I wish I could fly my own kites along side you one day, it's hard to find people who share the passion where I am.

[@JimNicholls]

It's hard here, too, Meiumi. It would be great if you visited one day. I suggest NOT coming by cruise ship!

[@davejentsch824]

Thanks Jim - your vids bring enjoyment to all of us (particularly during winter near the US/Canadian border when kiting is clearly off-season). Another solution is to repurpose snowboard bags - moderately larger capacity (1.5x?), certainly longer, multiple extra large pockets for lines and parts,, similar solid construction with durable (comparable to ITW material and more than capable of slogging, dropping, and throwing around ski resorts!). Similarly, snowboard bags have strong handles and shoulder straps and are constructed to handle heavier contents. In summary, more capacity, longer, stronger - and something to consider, similarly priced - but notably better value if 'used'. Thank you for all you do..

[@peterbennett8810]

I use a large ski bag, 8 ft long, so I don't to fold up the long ones, like the Delta Coyne

[@davejentsch824]

@@peterbennett8810 Exactly! Well done Peter.

[@JimNicholls]

That's a great idea, Dave. I've checked and there is quite a range of those bags available here - quite pricey, but I'll check them out if I need another bag.

[@peterbennett8810]

oh and I forgot add.... $25.00 usa

[@darrentylor5473]

That would just about hold my collection. I have a camping chair bag that is doing the day job of bringing the few that are actually stored in a collapsed state as I usually have a few that are always assembled hanging in the living room. ITW is innovative and makes a great product!!!

[@JimNicholls]

They've been making that bag for many years, Darren, so it's well proven. I know from experience that it's very durable. I like to keep some kites assembled too. Assembling them at the flying area just takes up good flying time!

[@kiteflyingdownunder....car6272]

A wonderfully informative and entertaining video. I have have learnt two new things. A new word, capacious, and why you have so many kites. There are two of you!

[@JimNicholls]

Yes, but he never puts anything away, Carl, so it's all left to me, sadly.

[@cloudybongo]

I've got the red and black version. Very nice indeed. Holds all of my big Cody kites and a couple of sleds. Makes life a lot easier when taking the kit from the car to flying site. Money well spent.

[@JimNicholls]

I've got a couple in that colour too, Bill. My oldest bag has seen heaps of use, and has stood up to it well. Yes, good value.

[@danokitemanotoo1791]

I keep my Tangle Shank in my back pocket & it doubles as a life saving device too against unruly kites! I bought this bag for my wife last year because it was nicer than the one I bought her 25 years ago & because I could use her old one for storage.

[@JimNicholls]

Good that the other bag lasted so long!

[@CirrusRC]

That bag is like a tardis Jim. Just needed the Benny Hill music at the start :)

[@JimNicholls]

You obviously remember my Tardis cars, David. I wish I had a magician's hat I could pull things out of, but the car and the bag will have to suffice.

[@fotonmom]

What a fun and informative clip this time, Jim. I have seen several bags on line and toyed with the idea of making one some day if I find a good pattern. But this one could certainly go on the wish list from the family.. as long as they get one with a knife pocket..ha ha..

[@JimNicholls]

Yes, that's essential, Priscilla! The bag comes in another color, too - I have both.

[@mctigger1021]

@ Jim Nicholls I just bought this bag today awesome bag can’t wait to have a need for another one

[@JimNicholls]

I have several, but of course they are not enough to hold even a fraction of the far-too-many kites that I have.

[@mctigger1021]

@ Jim Nicholls I still have some room in my bag but have several kites on my wish list

[@mctigger1021]

How do you carry your sled kites

[@JimNicholls]

Just as they come when new, folded in the drogue/bag, which I use only as a bag, having different tails for the sleds.

[@mctigger1021]

Do you ever put them in your kite carry all bag or no

[@Me-4766]

Same bag that I use. I love it!

[@JimNicholls]

It's a good one for sure, Randy.

[@brianbarton747]

Thanks for your videos, during this lockdown in the UK it's about as close to flying as we'll get for the foreseeable. You're keeping me sane(ish).

[@JimNicholls]

I never met a sane kite-flier yet, Brian. We are nearly half way through a four-week lockdown here, but I'm guessing it will go on longer. I'll still try to come up with a few more videos, though.

[@tru2Seattle]

Congrats Jim. Great video. Your'e the BIG DOG of kites on here, keep'em coming.

[@JimNicholls]

Glad you enjoyed it. It's a problem being locked in at the moment, but I'll try for a few more videos.

[@stefaanpyckavet]

Hello Jim, i use a bag which was used for a garden partytent , even my longest kites fit in and also some line laundry and line winders, keep those kites flying! Greetz Stefaan ;-)

[@JimNicholls]

Hello Stefaan. It's good that you found a suitable bag for your kites. I'm quite happy with my ITW bags, but of course there are other good bags too. I'll try to keep flying, but we are in lockdown at the moment, for at least two more weeks.

[@stefaanpyckavet]

@@JimNicholls ...Also In Belgium kiteflying is forbidden @ the moment...i hope the rules wil be adapted soon!! Here the cases of infection are going down and more patients are discharged from the hospital... maybe a good sign, Stay safe! ;-)

[@richarddarlington1139]

Hello again, Jim. That's my favorite bag as well. In fact, it's my only bag. My goal is to have enough kites so the bag will keep its shape when I carry it. That will take while. This thing really is "capacious." P.S. Only yesterday did I discover the two zippered pockets on the inside. See ya!

[@JimNicholls]

I have several of the bags, but they only take a very small fraction of my collection!

[@richarddarlington1139]

@@JimNicholls Yes, as I have gathered. I suppose the most difficult thing for you is deciding which kites to take with you, and which ones to leave home. Such a burden.

[@waynehross]

Nice Jim...I bought a bag last year from ITW based on your prior recommendations

[@JimNicholls]

Good to know, Wayne. I wish I got commission on sales!

[@cottonbuds2005]

Great video as usual Jim. It's funny and informative.

[@JimNicholls]

Thanks, Sotero. I see you're having a lockdown in Singapore now. Keep safe!

[@deweygravesjr.122]

Great video Jim. Are you and your twin practicing social distancing..lol. I like the knive remark too! Nice bag. It's now on my list. Thanks Jim!

[@JimNicholls]

I always stay well away from the fellow, Dewey - can't stand him really. Yes, it's a good bag.

[@MichaelKSherman]

Well that was a lot of fun!

[@JimNicholls]

Glad you liked it, Michael - and my twin says thank you, too!

[@MooCowBlueKites]

Jim, I finally know your secret to getting all those kites to the field you fly. Thanks for for sharing. Also thanks for the reminder on how I initially learned about you on KZbin when you used to do Demo video for Into the Wind that were so helpful. I really liked those videos especially when I was fortunate enough to be visiting the store on a regular basis for a couple of years and buying a lot of their kites. I don't have this particular bag but it certainly does look useful. What do you do with all your Soft Kites that come in stuff pockets like the Trilobites, Frogs, Ladybug, goldfish, and parafoils etc?

[@JimNicholls]

The videos I made for Into The Wind are all still there on their KZbin channel, of course. I've done none in recent times because they have had no new products to show, because of an upheaval in their manufacturing facilities. That might change soon as there are new products on the way, I hear. I'll show sometime how I store and carry the soft kites and line laundry.

[@MooCowBlueKites]

@@JimNicholls do you ever leave your kites outside in the bags in the Summer or do you always carry them in. I have started to leave some of my bigger kites out in the back of my truck during this past winter and they seemed to be fine in my kite bags since the bed is covered. But with summer coming on, I don't know if that is such a good idea as I don't know how the heat will affect them. Our winter is mild and I did bring them in when snow was in the forcast. But it sure was convenient having them ready to go.

[@JimNicholls]

My car is always full of kites, which takes some of the load off my house. The car is in the garage, so no worries about leaving the kites there.

[@amycuaresma]

:15 "yes that's me dropping them" Thank you, how much does a bag like that cost? What kind of photography equipment are you using?

[@JimNicholls]

See intothewind.com/kites/accessories/cases-carryalls/itw-62-inch-kite-carryall-sky-blue.html . I use a Panasonic G80/85 camera for almost all my filming.

[@MarkAGroh]

LMAO...'to cut the throats of.' I have both kite bags from ITW. So you must have 15-25 of those bags, eh?

[@JimNicholls]

I think I have four, Mark, certainly nowhere near enough to hold even a fraction of the kites I own. A lot of my kites don't fit them, but usually I just pick out what I'm wanting to fly and fill one of the bags before I go out to fly.