Originally posted by DaVinch
Tridude (king of Begos) -
Here is Scoopy's old Bego setup page:
Bego Setup Tips
Here is the text:
Power Ring Length
Originally posted by mee (flexifoil screen name, not me )
10cm Power ring line lengths = loads of low wind power 2mph - the
canopy is a little more unstable than it would be without the
rings but not by much 20cm power ring line lengths = when the wind
gets stronger 6mph - 10mph this setting still gives loads of power
with more controability and stability
No rings = good power flying winthin manufacturers wind ranges.
Center line removed ( this is the line that links the bridles on the
power lines) The kite does not stall as much on spin turns or loose
pressure in the canopy as fast. Removing this line does not put any
stress on the bridle ( this is from the manufacturer).
Recommended Ring Length Per Kite
Bego 200 - 3-5cm or 1-1.5 inches between main and brake lines.
Bego/Neptune 400 - 7-8cm or 2-2.5 inches between main and brake lines.
Bego/Neptune 600 - 10-15cm or 3.5-4.5 inches between main and brake lines.
Power Ring Offset
Originally Posted by Blazingskibum (Flexifoil screen name)
Power ring offset length is important but also we have found that
high and low positions have some cool changes.
We have found that:
1) High ring connection(right at the top,bridle junction) and short
offsets( around 5 to 6 inches). This setting seems to have the most
lift. Above 10mph wind is where this setting has real good pop and
float. Seems to slow the kite down quite rapidly when brakes are
applied lightly(basically lighter than the lower power ring setting)
but still keeps good inflation and shape. And will easily reaccellerate
without a hiccup or stall. Handling is very nimble with possible
oversteers and unwanted spins(this comes under control very quickly
but will catch you off guard at first).
This setting is what I use for static flying, Jumping, kiteboarding, snowkiting.
2)Low ring connection(as low as you can go) and long offsets( 7 to 9
inches).
A bit speeder than the high ring setting. Handling is less radical, kite
tracks much better than higher/short setting. This setting, performance
wise is not much different than "no rings" but this setting has better
brake feel/control than "no rings". Still has good pop and lift but not
like the higher/short setting.
Most folks here like this setting for the lighter wind range. This
setting is what I use for light wind static flying, buggying and
long distance enduro snowkiting.
Brake Line Length
There really is not set length, it depends on how you hold your handles. With no brakes on at all, the rear of the kite should be kinda rounded
looking and you should be able to make out the pleats where the cells come together. When you apply a very small, light amount of brake, the kite
should look like it gets longer from side to side, and more narrow front to back, and you will lose the look of the cells connecting on the trailing
edge. There will actually be a small crease along the rear of the kite. When you go from no brakes to slight brakes, this is what people have called
the "turbo boost" You should experience 30-50% more power while like this, but with less speed.
Other Tweaks
This if for the Bego 600 ONLY.
Another tweak is that I have cut 4" out of the center of the "limit link
line" between the power bridle lines. Put knots every 2 inches and use a
loop of bridle line and larks heads to connect and adjust the link line.
This makes adjusting the line very fast and simple. This is a very
useable tweak that will extend the wind range of the Bego 600. |
Sure can do easy!
