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by Regis-de-giens
Thu Mar 14, 2024 2:03 pm
Forum: Foil Kites
Topic: Pansh Kestrel, high performance kite
Replies: 651
Views: 63934

Re: Pansh Kestrel, high performance kite

aliexpress in my case but you can find some in Amazon or local shops I suppose
by Regis-de-giens
Wed Mar 13, 2024 11:06 pm
Forum: Foil Kites
Topic: Pansh Kestrel, high performance kite
Replies: 651
Views: 63934

Re: Pansh Kestrel, high performance kite

for very light winds in my shadow narrow beach , I have chosen this kind of fan with a rechargeable power bank for phones ; not tested yet https://img.kwcdn.com/product/fancy/3202ba98-7af0-48f3-9c0a-68a7327bc40d.jpg?imageView2/2/w/650/q/50 https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51FiU9rRk4L.__AC_SX300_...
by Regis-de-giens
Sun Mar 10, 2024 12:14 pm
Forum: Foil Kites
Topic: Pansh Kestrel, high performance kite
Replies: 651
Views: 63934

Re: Pansh Kestrel, high performance kite

very well summarized by Alex ; some of us "like" to tune foil kites and specially taking advantage of the good accessibility, opening and knowledge of Funalex, but it shall not "hide" that Kestrel is excellent out of the bag of 90% of usages ; it just opens door for sepecific use / curiosity of spec...
by Regis-de-giens
Sun Mar 10, 2024 11:14 am
Forum: Foil Kites
Topic: Pansh Kestrel, high performance kite
Replies: 651
Views: 63934

Re: Pansh Kestrel, high performance kite

yes indeed, you need to connect lines at each "arrival" of all 4 yellow lines; Indeed your connection was hugely over-powering the kite ; And side remark : if even with this connection mistake you have not suffered from instantaneous back stalling of the kite due to over-sheet-in, this confirm that ...
by Regis-de-giens
Sat Mar 09, 2024 4:54 pm
Forum: Foil Kites
Topic: Pansh Kestrel, high performance kite
Replies: 651
Views: 63934

Re: Pansh Kestrel, high performance kite

yes it is ok if you have completely removed the pulley , like I did What I am finding is that with the turbo pulley line removed in light wind my 12m kestrel isnt letting me completely sheet out the kite as when I had the 3rd pulley connected. Any thoughts Regis? Is this your experience? It is as i...
by Regis-de-giens
Thu Mar 07, 2024 5:05 pm
Forum: Foil Kites
Topic: Pansh Kestrel, high performance kite
Replies: 651
Views: 63934

Re: Pansh Kestrel, high performance kite

if it is wide in the sense of turbulent wind, I would choose the Hawk instead ... If it is laminar , even if variable on a low frequency change, why not but during the early learning curve he will have few or not interest to drive the Kestrel ... if there are much chance to put it in the water, Hawk...
by Regis-de-giens
Tue Mar 05, 2024 4:00 pm
Forum: Foil Kites
Topic: Pansh Kestrel, high performance kite
Replies: 651
Views: 63934

Re: Pansh Kestrel, high performance kite

yes it is ok if you have completely removed the pulley , like I did
by Regis-de-giens
Tue Mar 05, 2024 9:37 am
Forum: Foil Kites
Topic: Pansh Kestrel, high performance kite
Replies: 651
Views: 63934

Re: Pansh Kestrel, high performance kite

So I decided to disconnect the third pulley and try my 12 m Kestrel today with winds that were likely a bit more than ideal in the low gusting to mid teens. I am 80 kg and riding a 1850 mono wing which is similar to a traditional set up, say it with a 1400 front wing. I was surprised to find that t...
by Regis-de-giens
Mon Mar 04, 2024 9:13 am
Forum: Foil Kites
Topic: Pansh Kestrel, high performance kite
Replies: 651
Views: 63934

Re: Pansh Kestrel, high performance kite

Agreed the pre inflation isn’t as good as a FS due to the placement of the air intakes which are on the bottom half of the leading edge. I had some issues launching my 12m kestrel in very light wind as it was basically impossible to pre inflate without a breeze on the beach. The simple hack for thi...
by Regis-de-giens
Sat Feb 24, 2024 7:31 pm
Forum: Foil Kites
Topic: Pansh Kestrel, high performance kite
Replies: 651
Views: 63934

Re: Pansh Kestrel, high performance kite

One session today with the 21m Extrem light ; about 6-10 knots , 7 Most of the time; One friend on the water , with a FRS 15M UL ; His 15m was a good size for wind pics, but he had to work often the kite even when being already planning. In comparison , the Kestrel 21m is less agile , but clear more...

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