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That middle strut on some kites is important on others not. Depends on the design but generally it doesnt make much diference at all. I know a couple of guuys that prefer tonot inflate that bladder at all and some kites RRD Z 20 dont even have that bladder. Just keep it symetrical.
The upper half of the Caribean for the last 2 years running has had regular trades from the first week of Feb until the third week of August with random days kiting from August through Feb. Previous 4 years have had trades from mid December throught August. Anything from sep throught Nov virtually g...
I say check out a few places. Get a ticket on American, stop in Puerto Rico, waves wind malls 5 star resturants, great sight seeing etc for the girlie...no visa, full on rocking nightlife and no crowded kiting. Then from PR you can get to any other island in the Carribean and its the same price afte...