Hyperactive Kite

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Cooky
Cooky
WA
148 posts
WA, 148 posts
1 Feb 2005 2:41pm
I have a kite thta won't sit still. It's a 7mt naish and cxonstantly bounces and flies itself in and out of the window, making for some very dangerous kiting. The other day I lost control of it and got concussed on some hard sand at woodies, and swore I wouldn't fly the damn thing again. Is there any hope for me to fix this problem with my kite, or should I dispose of it as soon as possible? Any help would be greatly appreciated.
Kat
Kat
WA
145 posts
Kat Kat
WA, 145 posts
1 Feb 2005 3:20pm
Cooky, have u attacthed ur lines rite mate?
If so, then yeah, ditch the kite, or get some1 to test it out..
Good Luck mate
Kat
PsYLoR
PsYLoR
QLD
927 posts
QLD, 927 posts
1 Feb 2005 5:24pm
Lay out your lines & check they are all the same length. Check the pigtales on the kite are all attached equally & are the same length.
Give someone else a fly of it & see what they think.
kiteboy dave
kiteboy dave
QLD
6525 posts
QLD, 6525 posts
2 Feb 2005 1:25pm
Ditch the 80cm pulley bar!!

At risk of stating the obvious, a 7m kite is always going to be fast. Apart from the very first couple of hours flying a kite (first body drags etc), most people wouldn't use one unless they were an experienced kiter heading out in 25+ kts.. or like 45 kgs maybe.

If you have multiple attachment points on the kite (where the lines join the kite) then use the inside (centre most) ones. A smaller bar would slow the turning down too, if you just happen to have one.

Definitely take it to your local and ask around until you find someone that will spend half an hour checking it thoroughly with you, line lenghts, attachment, thru to flying. Someone coming in after a good sesh, all stoked with a big smile on their face, would be a sure bet to help you

Cooky
Cooky
WA
148 posts
WA, 148 posts
2 Feb 2005 5:12pm
Cheers. I get the kite checked out amd try flying it with a smaller bar.
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