There's a Yahoo Group for foilmakers (search Yahoo Groups). They have some ready to make plans available for downlaod, there is free software, building guides, and plenty of what not to do's, etc.

I was looking for an ARC design some time back, but there was nothing that was really ready to just make and fly then... might be now though. There are some really good plans available for bridled foils though.

For practice you could make a NASA Para-wing (NPW), just to get used to the construction methods, these are single skinned soft foils. They pull like trucks and are almost indestructible. A good trainer, I've seen schools using them, for first time fliers... also very good when you want an upper body workout.

Geek is Good!

Never be just satisfied with anything, tweak it!

How do you think things keep getting better and better?!?

Go for it! Fark the critics!

Also have a look here:
http://kite-stuff.org/forum/index.php?sid=67d8bb6863ac6be26726241052356ed5

There are a couple of really interesting designs coming out - something like a hybrid foil/bow type prototype.

Be warned - when making your own kite there will be a lot of sewing involved so it's probably worth whipping up a quick dress or apron to see if you like sewing first.

From 'super cool stylish pushin the sport wakestyler' to geeky foil maker who rides bows in a few months lol, niiiice.

sweet thanks for the links guys, although i was hoping to do something with 4 lines no bridals. cos they seem to be an arse to tune etc... if i get bored at school tomorow ill make an a4 size one out of paper to try it first hehe

lol $200 for an old Arc = 2 lessons and finding willing people in winter isnt easy!! but im workin on it...

those foil/bow things look wrong...

As I mentioned before...
groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/Foildesign/info

Also have a look here:
http://kite-stuff.org/forum/index.php?sid=67d8bb6863ac6be26726241052356ed5

There are a couple of really interesting designs coming out - something like a hybrid foil/bow type prototype.

Be warned - when making your own kite there will be a lot of sewing involved so it's probably worth whipping up a quick dress or apron to see if you like sewing first.

I could not find the foil/bow type proto on the site only the home page .Am interested