Kite Building 101(repair, weights, frame, fittings ect...)

Kite Building 101(repair, weights, frame, fittings ect...) http://nosediversstuntkiteforum21516.yuku.com/forums/75 en-us Copyright 2006, Yuku feeds@yuku.com (FeedMaster) webmaster@yuku.com (WebMaster) Sun, 18 Oct 2009 02:36:03 GMT Yuku Feeds 1.0 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss 60 Yuku http://static.yuku.com//feed/bypass/images/button-yuku.png http://nosediversstuntkiteforum21516.yuku.com/forums/75 Yuku - free hosted forums and profiles 88 31 {pics-1.1 "http://www.icra.org/ratingsv02.html" l gen true for "http://yuku.com" r (nz 1 vz 1 lz 1 oz 1 cz 1 ) "http://www.rsac.org/ratingsv01.html" l gen true for "http://yuku.com" r (n 0 s 0 v 0 l 0 )) Search Search Domain q http://yuku.com/search/direct/ <![CDATA[ Re-building a Luna Moth - Scholz design ]]> http://nosediversstuntkiteforum21516.yuku.com/topic/2390/t/Re-building-a-Luna-Moth-Scholz-design.html
I´ve happened to buy a kite-sail. It´s just the sail, and I thought it could be a fun little project, to restore it to former glory. It is a Joel K. Scholz design, and it is a Luna Moth. Apparantly made for "Go fly a Kite" in China. I´ve tried googling it, and searching numerous forums, to get some data on it. But have´nt had much luck this far.

As it is just the sail, I´m looking for all other data, framing, bridle and so on. Maybe some of you know this... ]]> feeds@yuku.com (Blownfuse) http://nosediversstuntkiteforum21516.yuku.com/topic/2390 Tue, 13 Oct 2009 04:13:04 GMT <![CDATA[ Structil 5mm Spars ...Who has them? ]]> http://nosediversstuntkiteforum21516.yuku.com/topic/2316/t/Structil-5mm-Spars-Who-has-them-.html ]]> feeds@yuku.com (Photogbill22) http://nosediversstuntkiteforum21516.yuku.com/topic/2316 Sun, 21 Jun 2009 10:57:58 GMT <![CDATA[ Reframing an old SUL ]]> http://nosediversstuntkiteforum21516.yuku.com/topic/2311/t/Reframing-an-old-SUL.html
I would like to do a simple as possible reframe and get away from the Avias at 12.50 to 14. 00 each. I'm thinking of... ]]> feeds@yuku.com (rw2) http://nosediversstuntkiteforum21516.yuku.com/topic/2311 Sun, 14 Jun 2009 10:10:12 GMT <![CDATA[ Help with Organic framing options ]]> http://nosediversstuntkiteforum21516.yuku.com/topic/2258/t/Help-with-Organic-framing-options.html
ULE - Sky Shark P200
LLE - Sky Shark P200
TS - Structil 6mm
LS - Sky Shark 5 PT
Spine - 6mm
Stand Offs - 3mm (composition unknown)
Center T - R-Sky 6 x 6mm

Please consider that I rarely... ]]> feeds@yuku.com (rw2) http://nosediversstuntkiteforum21516.yuku.com/topic/2258 Wed, 29 Apr 2009 17:39:43 GMT <![CDATA[ Frame Assembly Question ]]> http://nosediversstuntkiteforum21516.yuku.com/topic/2120/t/Frame-Assembly-Question.html I was just wondering how you glue the ferrules, nocks, and other parts on your rods? Super glue or hot glue?

Other than replacing some lower spreaders, I have only ever done one complete reframe job (Mamba std to UL) and I used super glue. So far so good.

Any thoughts?

jim
]]> feeds@yuku.com (Schook) http://nosediversstuntkiteforum21516.yuku.com/topic/2120 Wed, 25 Feb 2009 08:04:04 GMT <![CDATA[ New Straps! ]]> http://nosediversstuntkiteforum21516.yuku.com/topic/2038/t/New-Straps-.html
I got the pleasure of flying Will's Saber @ ODTP and messed with his flying straps some and came up with these. Overall, pretty happy with how they turned out.

Now if I could get some decent weather to try my new straps (oh, and new Saber

)...

feeds@yuku.com (itbvolks) http://nosediversstuntkiteforum21516.yuku.com/topic/2038 Thu, 15 Jan 2009 17:39:04 GMT <![CDATA[ I can't find PC31 ]]> http://nosediversstuntkiteforum21516.yuku.com/topic/2005/t/I-can-39-t-find-PC31.html
I tried looking on KiteBuilder's site and Goodwinds Kites site ....but they only carry Rip Stop Nylon, no PC31. Can anyone please tell me where else I can purchase it?

THanks.
]]> feeds@yuku.com (Photogbill22) http://nosediversstuntkiteforum21516.yuku.com/topic/2005 Wed, 31 Dec 2008 00:59:09 GMT <![CDATA[ It's been awhile ... New pics! ]]> http://nosediversstuntkiteforum21516.yuku.com/topic/1989/t/It-39-s-been-awhile-New-pics-.html L'organic (or two). The L'organic was developed in cooperation with Christian Derefat and JC40, the choice was to keep the precision of the Quartz (another free model) and to make it more freestyle like the Diablis, so I've heard! I got the idea from a... ]]> feeds@yuku.com (Photogbill22) http://nosediversstuntkiteforum21516.yuku.com/topic/1989 Mon, 15 Dec 2008 20:52:40 GMT <![CDATA[ asking about graphite tube for stunt kite spar ]]> http://nosediversstuntkiteforum21516.yuku.com/topic/1894/t/asking-about-graphite-tube-for-stunt-kite-spar.html ]]> feeds@yuku.com (n893) http://nosediversstuntkiteforum21516.yuku.com/topic/1894 Tue, 28 Oct 2008 04:59:19 GMT <![CDATA[ Stain ]]> http://nosediversstuntkiteforum21516.yuku.com/topic/1816/t/Stain.html ]]> feeds@yuku.com (Francois) http://nosediversstuntkiteforum21516.yuku.com/topic/1816 Sun, 21 Sep 2008 11:41:28 GMT <![CDATA[ Structil vs. Avia Pultruded ]]> http://nosediversstuntkiteforum21516.yuku.com/topic/1768/t/Structil-vs-Avia-Pultruded.html
I want to convert the frame to the equivalency of a Structil 5mm rod. I have enough Avia 2200 pultruded rods to do the re-frame and was wondering how closely they might compare to a Structil 5mm rod ....in outside diameter, weight, and strength.

Does anyone have... ]]> feeds@yuku.com (Photogbill22) http://nosediversstuntkiteforum21516.yuku.com/topic/1768 Sat, 30 Aug 2008 18:47:42 GMT <![CDATA[ Any Canadians out there have experience ordering from US stores? ]]> http://nosediversstuntkiteforum21516.yuku.com/topic/1765/t/-Canadians----experience-ordering---stores-.html feeds@yuku.com (OtisBFilthy) http://nosediversstuntkiteforum21516.yuku.com/topic/1765 Thu, 28 Aug 2008 14:43:56 GMT <![CDATA[ Avia vs. Skyshark ]]> http://nosediversstuntkiteforum21516.yuku.com/topic/1734/t/Avia-vs-Skyshark.html
I personally love avia spars. They are very stiff for their weight, and well worth the extra cost over skyshark.

Skyshark spars are much more flexible, so they are harder to break, but that also means that there is more flex in the kite.

But then there is quality. I have broken a few G-force SULs, but I think only one was due to manufacturing problems. One I stepped on (Doh...) another I killed... ]]> feeds@yuku.com (W Sturdy) http://nosediversstuntkiteforum21516.yuku.com/topic/1734 Thu, 21 Aug 2008 07:31:30 GMT <![CDATA[ A discussion about Polycarbonate RSP and RS Nylon. ]]> http://nosediversstuntkiteforum21516.yuku.com/topic/1733/t/A-discussion-about-Polycarbonate-RSP-and-RS-Nylon-.html

sportkiteflyer wrote:
I think Shawn tried it in Icarex IIRC but decided on nylon. He says it handles bumpy winds better. Not to question him but I never thought that with my Viper when I owned it.

Oddly enough, Ron considered nylon for The Machine but settled on Icarex. Trust me. He decided right as that is one good kite.... ]]> feeds@yuku.com (lowerdfool) http://nosediversstuntkiteforum21516.yuku.com/topic/1733 Thu, 21 Aug 2008 05:50:30 GMT <![CDATA[ My standoff connectors ]]> http://nosediversstuntkiteforum21516.yuku.com/topic/1619/t/My-standoff-connectors.html
I have yet to have ANY line snags on these. Doesn't mean it can't happen, but still pretty good. I used to use the goodwinds sail grabbers, as they were the only ones I could get to stay in for a reasonable period of time, but they caught a lot of lines.

feeds@yuku.com (W Sturdy) http://nosediversstuntkiteforum21516.yuku.com/topic/1619 Thu, 17 Jul 2008 05:51:00 GMT <![CDATA[ Manga Stand-off Mod ]]> http://nosediversstuntkiteforum21516.yuku.com/topic/1611/t/Manga-Stand-off-Mod.html feeds@yuku.com (Photogbill22) http://nosediversstuntkiteforum21516.yuku.com/topic/1611 Sat, 12 Jul 2008 07:53:06 GMT <![CDATA[ Anyone know where I can get R-sky yoyo stoppers? ]]> http://nosediversstuntkiteforum21516.yuku.com/topic/1560/t/Anyone-know-where-I-can-get-R-sky-yoyo-stoppers-.html
Also, how do you all put them... ]]> feeds@yuku.com (W Sturdy) http://nosediversstuntkiteforum21516.yuku.com/topic/1560 Mon, 23 Jun 2008 06:27:10 GMT <![CDATA[ Tail Weights - Info ]]> http://nosediversstuntkiteforum21516.yuku.com/topic/1548/t/Tail-Weights-Info.html
http://nosediversstuntkiteforum21516.yuku.com/topic/1548Tue, 17 Jun 2008 13:21:41 GMT <![CDATA[ Super Glue on Icarex - Solution ]]> http://nosediversstuntkiteforum21516.yuku.com/topic/1532/t/Super-Glue-on-Icarex-Solution.html feeds@yuku.com (freestylekite) http://nosediversstuntkiteforum21516.yuku.com/topic/1532 Wed, 11 Jun 2008 14:02:40 GMT <![CDATA[ Mylar types? ]]> http://nosediversstuntkiteforum21516.yuku.com/topic/1496/t/Mylar-types-.html
So far I've used kitebuilder's "cobra" mylar with a small 1/4" light weave then a heavier diamond weave diagonal to the the other. The stuff I got de-laminates if you pick at it from the side. May just be old because it seems to have a yellowish hue to it when it's rolled up.

Next stuff I've used was a adhesive backed mylar that had a 1/2" x... ]]> feeds@yuku.com (lowerdfool) http://nosediversstuntkiteforum21516.yuku.com/topic/1496 Thu, 22 May 2008 08:28:17 GMT