Hi Bill,

Your not taking my thunder. The link goes to something that is not for the same use. I don't know many falconers that would be happy to hand crank the kite or balloon up and down 2000 ft each day for training. Yes, drills or batteries can die and I've seen people simply put a glove on and walk the line down, untie the balloon or kite, and then wind up the line by hand. I originally looked at the product you are showing us and it just seemed way to flimsy to me. Ours is not quite twice as much in terms of cost but it will last forever.

We will be working on a version next that slips into a cradle that can be hooked into your trailer hitch.

Thanks for being a fan of Western Sporting.

David Frank
Western Sporting