and by the way, that’s exactly the weak point of Supermodels and Pivots. In Supermodel HTF in that point they doubled the layer of ripstop, with the pivot… still a problem ( the start of the rip is visible even in the Naish commercial…). Suggestion for the owners: place outside some psp tape before...
I picked up a deal on a 9m Contra, but 90kg here. In lower winds I like to use a 12m foil kite (Chrono) even lower winds the 12m foil kite with a 28m line bar or 15m foil kite…and swim fins just in case
What come to my mind when thinking of welded thermoplastic are pools. It's a construction method already in the market for years and the thermoplastic in pools, although different of what's used in kites, holds a huge pressure and is exposed to sunlight constantly. Like roofs. https://m.youtube.com...
:thumb: Let us know if high pressure eliminated, helped or it’s still folding? Some searches on LEI “folding”… :think: Yeah some kites do collapse. Seen older SS rally folding tips under heavy load. Also some older switchkites, but can't say for sure that one was pumped hard. Gale hit and the kite l...
https://kiteforum.com/viewtopic.php?p=1204521#p1204521 IMG_4971.jpeg Picture shows 11m but I'm referring to 7m It is when I pull Z (hard to loop start) that it folds between Z & C. - No change location available for Bridle-Z so no reducing the turning force location on LE-Z. - Reducing Bridle-C leng...
Off topic but… It's very rare for Flysurfer to put the next version out so quickly. Last time was when they put out the Sonic2 in like a years time. Pissed bunch of people off. I wouldn't expect a Hybrid2 till next fall at the earliest and that would be if there's some new fabric which I haven't hea...