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F-arc video.

awindofchange - 4-2-2012 at 11:09 PM

So, With all the talk about the Phanny2 and the recent appearance of the F-Arc, I was asked about this rare breed of kite and decided to search some vids.

Found this one that really shows what flying a ribbon is like.

http://youtu.be/3cT3EEeRnU8

Skinny bowtie-ing hard to launch ribbon of a kite...but man this thing is fast and awesome!

Soma - 5-2-2012 at 05:47 AM

That video is great!

Another that also shows the real power of the F-Arc is this one:

But we have to consider the mastery of the rider (Chris a.k.a Feyd) since I truely believe that this model isn't for the inexperienced, :D

Regards
João

Drewculous - 5-2-2012 at 01:44 PM

Those are so freaking cool... Pl needs another ribbon... Thanks for those!!

tridude - 5-2-2012 at 01:52 PM

excelent vid........how do you prepare your edges for the ice?

stetson05 - 5-2-2012 at 02:09 PM

Funny to me anyway that they are both Feyd. Way to go Feyd!!

mdpminc - 5-2-2012 at 03:24 PM

Bit off the topic here:
does anyone have a modified F-arc (dog ears removed)

I would like to know at which exact point along the spar should rear lines be connected ?

Jaymz - 5-2-2012 at 05:52 PM

I hear through FB and the ice reports they have some Epic Ice sailing up in N.H. Chris should chime in if he ever takes a breather from heaven.

@ Don, Chris mentions his ski tuning "secrets" here..

http://www.powerkiteforum.com/viewthread.php?tid=20837

Suds after thuds - 19-1-2014 at 04:37 PM

When I fly the 12 or 16, I get a ton of slack to the steering lines. It seems like there is tension on the power lines and one of the other lines--the other one looks bowed out. I flew the 12 for the first time today and really liked its up wind performance. it's a pain in the ass though when the wind shifts and dies down from 20+ gusts to 12 knots. I wound up with a downwind walk of shame. Still a really fun session.

I don't see the same sort of slack when I fly the Charger with this bar and line set up.

Feyd - 20-1-2014 at 07:30 PM

You won't see that slack on the Charger Suds. The VPC.

You front connection points may be too short. Or you're rears too long. Front is supposed to be 25 1/2 inches for the 12m. I think the rear is 4".

Suds after thuds - 21-1-2014 at 02:00 AM

So I should extend the front connections, they are only ca. 5cm. on the 12m. On the rear I attached directly to a big knot of ripstop. I guess I need to make some pigtails

Cheddarhead - 21-1-2014 at 04:40 PM

Quote: Originally posted by Suds after thuds

On the rear I attached directly to a big knot of ripstop. I guess I need to make some pigtails

That is exactly what I did to my 12m, attached 4inch pigtails to the rear knot of ripstop for adjustability.

Chook - 21-1-2014 at 09:43 PM

Here is what I was sent when I got a 1200 and 1600. :thumbup:

I haven't had time to try them yet.