Power Kite Forum

WEST COAST PT. 2

carltb - 22-5-2009 at 07:18 AM





http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rJgqnvaAOjs&feature=chann...

A LIGHT WIND SESSION AT THE DALE.

csa_deadon - 22-5-2009 at 09:38 AM

Nice vid. Loved the overhead from the lines.

mgatc - 22-5-2009 at 10:53 AM

Carl, Nice as always.

Keep em coming. Bout time for a compilation "How To" vid. :thumbup:

mgatc - 22-5-2009 at 10:54 AM

What is your def of low wind? How do you set up the Syn for low wind?

carltb - 22-5-2009 at 02:39 PM

low wind is sub 20mph. that day was about 12-14mph. i dont change the settings on my syn, all straps are fully tight for power and speed. the "only" thing i do do is trim the power strap in by 1/3

mgatc - 22-5-2009 at 07:32 PM

Thanks.
I flew my 15m Syn for the first time today in about 8 to 10 kts. Not enough to power the Comp 90 but good for some intro static time. All internal straps were loose and the power strap was all the way in - only way to keep the kite from backstalling. Turning was slower than I expected but it was not a good day to make a true assessment.

I'll follow your lead on the settings.

How about the VPC setting, which knot?

carltb - 22-5-2009 at 08:18 PM

vpc - off hand, i cant remember what knot its on but, its one closer to the kite from factory setting. loosening all the straps is a good way to fly it in light winds, but as you said its slow and sluggish.
i noticed you have a 12phanny. well when set right the 15syn is faster.