Really? I'm the only one who thinks this kite looks a lot like the 2010 helix?Laughingman wrote:Yep me too. This kite looks so unique. Please keep one back for demo in April....?
I see the similarity... Both have a segmented and angled leading edge but if you look closely side by side the differencs become very obvious.tautologies wrote:Really? I'm the only one who thinks this kite looks a lot like the 2010 helix?Laughingman wrote:Yep me too. This kite looks so unique. Please keep one back for demo in April....?
It was a great kite back then.
Its outline looks different from the Helix to be honest and the bridle setup is different. However it is obviously based about this "type" of design or atleast is closer to it than other kites.tautologies wrote:Really? I'm the only one who thinks this kite looks a lot like the 2010 helix?Laughingman wrote:Yep me too. This kite looks so unique. Please keep one back for demo in April....?
It was a great kite back then.
You are correct Mr.peterheirman about the sand. This is also one of the reasons why I don't like these Big Inflate/Deflate valves because of the sand getting into them, and some times this might create a small problem if you don't pay attention or don't take care of it. So in few words, you need to be more careful with these types of valves. This is why I did add a 2nd type of Inflate valve on the Leading Edge of the kite, so you don't have to worry about the sand while pumping your kite. (see attached pictures bellow) The only time you would have to mess with the Big Inflate/Deflate valve will be when you want to deflate the kite fast. But then, all you have to do will be to bring the LE of the kite chest high and untwist the big valve so the sand can't reach it. Then when its time to role make sure to put the Neoprene cap on top and leave the valve open inside the Neoprene cap. But do this before putting the kite down again. This will keep the sand from getting inside the Big Inflate/Deflate valve while you are rolling the kite.Poster: peterheirman
I approve and appreciate that there are 2 valves:
- One normal
- One fast inflation valve
Personally I would never use the fast inflation valve as I am afraid of sand getting into the thread as I pump on sandy beaches with flying and pecking sand: within seconds you get sand into the thread and it starts leaking.
Please note that I use only small kites 7m and 5m so the difference in pumping is minimal - and a leaking valve is annoying and costs me more time loss.
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