Gin Spirit web site was recently updated. They even added a manual. There's a bridle plan but no line lenghts...
Anyway... Check this wind range chart... Must be a an error with the units used or something...
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Gin Spirit web site was recently updated. They even added a manual. There's a bridle plan but no line lenghts...
Anyway... Check this wind range chart... Must be a an error with the units used or something...
ginspiritwindrange.JPG
I have recently been using an 8m spirit with a freeride hydrofoil and my wife has also used the same kite in high wind for race training, I had it out comfortably in 11 knots just last week and she trained in approx 30kn with a race foil recently. I'm not sure about TT but the foil ranges seem about right to me but depends on the rider and foil etc.
Gin Spirit web site was recently updated. They even added a manual. There's a bridle plan but no line lenghts...
Anyway... Check this wind range chart... Must be a an error with the units used or something...
ginspiritwindrange.JPG
anyone had a bridge tangle from hell? imo a big major flaw from Gin not be able to disconnect bridles from the kite itself. (FS has the LCL system). been busy for 4 hours in a row. new bridle system perhaps?
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anyone had a bridge tangle from hell? imo a big major flaw from Gin not be able to disconnect bridles from the kite itself. (FS has the LCL system). been busy for 4 hours in a row. new bridle system perhaps?
Hello - Yes i did just the once and now make sure it never happens again. It was so bad I had to remove the speed system from both sides!
Some keep their bar/lines permanently connected to the kite which i understand reduces the risk of tangles/helps untangle bridle lines.
As soon as i land my foil kites I secure the speed system and pack the kite up immediately as leaving it on the beach to flap around usually results in tangles!
When i get home i lay the kite out in the back garden and check the bridles are tangle free before packing it way.
From the picture, It seems not that impossible to untangle ; visually impressive, but if you loose a bit part by part and look for "loops" to untnagle (startgin from the pulleys), it should come progressivelly without disconnection .
No wind , with dry briddles and a good music in the ears (wireless headphones ) to increase your patience ...
anyone had a bridge tangle from hell? imo a big major flaw from Gin not be able to disconnect bridles from the kite itself. (FS has the LCL system). been busy for 4 hours in a row. new bridle system perhaps?
If it’s loose tangle like that you should be ok. It’s once it’s tightened with a 3 pulley speed system (ie. Sonic Race) tangled all through it that it becomes hard.
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