Tweaks Archive

  • In response to a question on a forum, I thought I would add some follow up notes on my NFX. So you know… I don’t compete in any way, prefer 2 meters or less, and usually fly on 75’ to 100’ lines. Frame setup: Stock...

    R-Sky "Nirvana FX" Notes

    Posted on July 2, 2009 | No Comments
    In response to a question on a forum, I thought I would add some follow up notes on my NFX. So you know… I don’t compete in any way, prefer 2 meters or less, and usually fly on 75’ to 100’ lines. Frame setup: Stock...

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  • I know it’s me but I just can’t get a decent comete on the Cesium. I also felt that the kite was a tad heavy. Tipped off from Robert Randolph, I switched out the leading edges to P200 and added a 3 cm reverse turbo....

    L’Atelier "Cesium" Notes

    Posted on November 29, 2008 | No Comments
    I know it’s me but I just can’t get a decent comete on the Cesium. I also felt that the kite was a tad heavy. Tipped off from Robert Randolph, I switched out the leading edges to P200 and added a 3 cm reverse turbo....

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  • Heres some bridle tweaks worth trying on your Nirvana FX. Got this 3 point from Randy and I think it came from Roger. 54 cm upper outhaul 45 cm lower outhaul 57cm inhaul From (Fiction) Rob who got it from Pete 49.5 cm upper outhauls...

    R-Sky "Nirvana FX" Notes

    Posted on November 29, 2008 | No Comments
    Heres some bridle tweaks worth trying on your Nirvana FX. Got this 3 point from Randy and I think it came from Roger. 54 cm upper outhaul 45 cm lower outhaul 57cm inhaul From (Fiction) Rob who got it from Pete 49.5 cm upper outhauls...

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  • I never did like the QP stock. But after seeing Kevin Doublet’s video curiosity got me to explore the kite a little further. I was able to find his mods here and took my own spin from his notes. Frame was left stock. I did...

    Prism Quantum Pro notes

    Posted on November 29, 2008 | No Comments
    I never did like the QP stock. But after seeing Kevin Doublet’s video curiosity got me to explore the kite a little further. I was able to find his mods here and took my own spin from his notes. Frame was left stock. I did...

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  • Here’s a copy of an email from Christian. “salut EverettLe bridage de mon prototype Haut 54 cm,bas 52,5cm centre 66,5+5cm.Tres facile pour comete, cascade de backspin ,yofade. poids 20 gram Bord d’attaque SkyShark p300,, vergues 5pt ou Icone blanc,spine exel 6mm et top cross vergues...

    Christian Derefat's "Diablis" and his settings

    Posted on April 27, 2008 | No Comments
    Here’s a copy of an email from Christian. “salut EverettLe bridage de mon prototype Haut 54 cm,bas 52,5cm centre 66,5+5cm.Tres facile pour comete, cascade de backspin ,yofade. poids 20 gram Bord d’attaque SkyShark p300,, vergues 5pt ou Icone blanc,spine exel 6mm et top cross vergues...

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  • OK so you’ll have to be a fan of The Beat to understand the title but….. There have been, to my recollection, three detailed and scientific attempts to look at kite spars and their performance; the original from David Lord, an updated version from Simo...

    Spar Wid' Me

    Posted on April 20, 2008 | No Comments
    OK so you’ll have to be a fan of The Beat to understand the title but….. There have been, to my recollection, three detailed and scientific attempts to look at kite spars and their performance; the original from David Lord, an updated version from Simo...

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