Power Steering for C kites?

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Uncle Rico
Uncle Rico
NSW
200 posts
NSW, 200 posts
19 Jun 2006 3:04pm
You will need a C kite with multiple steering line attachment points by the looks of it...

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"In the process of improving Windwing's Dynamic Structural Influence (DSI), we came across a simple modification that can improve the turning speed of any kite. This modification will be an available accessory for Windwing kites but for those existing owners who would like to inprove the turning performance of any kite, here's a simple Windwing tip."

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not on board
not on board
210 posts
210 posts
20 Jun 2006 5:53am
Alot of people have already been doing this for their kites. Not only for the turning speed but also for the benifits of having more upwind feel when bar pressure let out. The pully allows the lines to pull from the point that best meets the current angle of attack throughout turns and when sheeting in or out the kite.
NJPornstar
NJPornstar
WA
790 posts
WA, 790 posts
20 Jun 2006 9:07am
That looks like another spot where something can go wrong.
Pullies in the sand...we all know how well they wear out lines that are rarely checked.

What happens if you crash and the extra loop hooks up and over the back, It will rip your trailing edge or the kite will turn off in one direction once launched.

Thanks for the tip but K.I.S.S.
bondo
bondo
QLD
699 posts
QLD, 699 posts
20 Jun 2006 2:39pm
its also not very clear on whether it is on the LE or TE
RAL INN
RAL INN
SA
2898 posts
SA, 2898 posts
20 Jun 2006 2:42pm
So this is on the trailing edge. IE: steering lines.

The way I see it when you sheet out the pulley will move towards the front and visa versa.
while in use it will hover inbetween and relatively close to the centre attachment point of effort.
I would like some feedback on an objective comparison of this setup and just using the centre attachment.
I am looking for an improvement that justifies njpornstars valid concerns.
We Airblast Bred Kiters know of pulleys, and also a whole new generation of kiters are discovering the fun of pulleys.
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