Dagon - 17-8-2007 at 09:32 AM
I have a 10m 2005 frenzy. I cant seem to figure out what the line adjustment that controls the length of the leading edge lines does. when I
lengthen it the kite seems to fly higher up but I am not sure which setting will give the most lift.
All you depower fanatics can help me out here.
powerzone - 17-8-2007 at 09:39 AM
i don't get it.... are you talking about the trim strap or something in the bridle/mixer??
please elaborate.....
Dagon - 17-8-2007 at 10:02 AM
yeah, the trim strap, I guess thats what you call it. where the two top lines come togeather ( just before they get to the bar) you can pull it in or
out making the top lines effectively longer or shorter.
awindofchange - 17-8-2007 at 11:11 AM
You have a "power adjuster strap" that is connected to the center line on one end and the main flying lines on the other.
What that does is adjust the "overall" power setting of the kite. Sheeting it in (to it's shortest distance) or pulling the front lines towards you
"depowers" the kite. Sheeting out (to it's longest distance) away from you "powers" the kite up.
That is the general idea...but there's more and it depends on the wind.
The easiest way to think about this is picture what the strap actually does. It changes the angle of attack of the kite by pulling in or letting out
the front main lines. This is not the same as what your bar does but they both do work together.
When you pull the front lines in (sheet in on the strap) you pull the front of the kite in and the kite will fly faster but produce less power. You
can zoom the kite back and forth as fast as possible and the power will be a lot less. When you let the strap out you "flatten" the kite so that is
catches more wind. What this will do is slow the kite's speed down an when you zoom the kite back and forth it will produce much more power.
That being said, speed = power!
The slower the kite flies the less power it will produce, the faster it flies the more power it will produce.....but you gotta have wind!
In light wind you can actually sheet in on the power adjuster and it will give the kite more speed which will produce better power than just lugging
the kite back and forth ultra slooooow or even stalling the kite completely. SOOOO, if you are flying in super light wind the power adjuster strap
may seem to be working backwards. Powering up the kite by letting the strap out will actually stall the kite making zero power where pulling the
strap in will allow the kite to fly faster in the light stuff and it will produce more power.
Heavy wind is where these kites work best.
The best way to fly these kites is to take them out in "almost" overpowered conditions and then pull the power strap in to kill off the excess power.
That gives you the ability to power up instantly with the bar. If the wind picks up more, pull the strap in more to kill the excess....if the wind
drops off, let the strap out to gain extra power.
You will get the max lift when you are powered up very nicely, nearly "tea bagging", a little speed and then crank in the bar. (timing is everything).
In light wind you won't get very much lift at all.
Use the power adjuster to "Kill" the excess power, not to try and create more power when it isn't there. It is a "Depower" strap.
Hope that helps.....I think....maybe....
Dave62 - 17-8-2007 at 11:14 AM
The trim strap adjusts the power range available when you move the bar in and out. With the trim pulled all the way in (shortening the leading edge
lines), there will be less power for any given bar position, the kite will fly faster and further to the edge of the window, and the steering will be
less responsive. With the trim let all the way out (lengthening the leading edge lines), there will be more power for any given bar position, the kite
will fly slower and not as far to the edge of the window, and the steering will be more responsive.
A trick for light wind is to pull the trim all the way in. It may seem counter-intuitive since you’re trying to get as much pull out of the kite as
you can but it will help to keep the kite in the air and lessen the chance of back-stalling.
flyhigh142 - 17-8-2007 at 11:52 AM
That finally explained to me what I was doing wrong with a kite I just sold! Wish I had known this earlier.
Dagon - 20-8-2007 at 08:25 AM
thank you that helps alot, this kite is great, I love flying with it but I think I need a 6-7m fixed bridle
Dagon - 20-8-2007 at 08:28 AM
btw what is "tea bagging"? I thought this was when you repeatedly set your scrotum on someone's face. I did not know this had anything to do with
kites
awindofchange - 20-8-2007 at 12:00 PM
lol - It is a term used mostly in kite surfing. It's when you have so much power in your kite that when fully depowered it is still bobbing you up and
down on the ground (barely keeping your feet on the ground).
powerzone - 20-8-2007 at 12:22 PM
HA HA....although that is an incredibly funny description of teabagging.... lets keep it Family Friendly.....