Does a kite get heavy ( er ) over time.

Talking years...I have an 08 cab switchy. It is a great kite, however, I feel its not as easy to re-launch and to fly in light winds as maybe a new one would be.

Does a waterproof protective coat wear off ( if there is one ) making the kite porous?

Cheers Billy.

I think it gets porous more see through as it gets older which would make it litter not heavyer . I would say it is more of it just dosnt fly as good as the newer kite . Have an old 06 model and dragged it out the other day still a great kite and flys great . But compared to a 2012 kite the old one is slower in steering and sooooooo much heaver on the bar . thought I was going to put my elbow out with the amount of pressure required to steer it . But in its day I thought it was a fast turning lite bar kite . In a word progression .

kitcho207 said..

fingerbone said..

Does a kite get heavy ( er ) over time.

Talking years...I have an 08 cab switchy. It is a great kite, however, I feel its not as easy to re-launch and to fly in light winds as maybe a new one would be.

Does a waterproof protective coat wear off ( if there is one ) making the kite porous?

Cheers Billy.

hey Billy,
you trying to justify getting a new kite with the missus?

Hey Kitch
Lol the minister for war just got me a new xbow and an old SS
I am trying to justify my poor kite skills.
Nah affter next tuesday I have to hang the kites up for a while....carpel tunnel operation...

teabaggin said..

I do know that over time the canopy becomes more porous and will allow more wind to pass through it . This will make the kite less powerful than a new kite with exactly the same shape and area . Stretch the canopy over your mouth and blow , feel with your hand how much air goes through and then try it on a new kite . You will feel the difference .

you need to kite more often, kgb( kite gear box) do a kite spray that protects and renews the look of older canopys, an older canopy absorbs water and moisture for sure

fingerbone said..

kitcho207 said..

fingerbone said..

Does a kite get heavy ( er ) over time.

Talking years...I have an 08 cab switchy. It is a great kite, however, I feel its not as easy to re-launch and to fly in light winds as maybe a new one would be.

Does a waterproof protective coat wear off ( if there is one ) making the kite porous?

Cheers Billy.

hey Billy,
you trying to justify getting a new kite with the missus?

Hey Kitch
Lol the minister for war just got me a new xbow and an old SS
I am trying to justify my poor kite skills.
Nah affter next tuesday I have to hang the kites up for a while....carpel tunnel operation...

no not an operation now, your just getting some good hours on the water. that sux man.