awindofchange
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F-arc video.
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!
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That video is great!
Another that also shows the real power of the F-Arc is this one:
VIDEO
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
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Those are so freaking cool... Pl needs another ribbon... Thanks for those!!
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excelent vid........how do you prepare your edges for the ice?
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Funny to me anyway that they are both Feyd. Way to go Feyd!!
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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 ?
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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
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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.
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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".
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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
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That is exactly what I did to my 12m, attached 4inch pigtails to the rear knot of ripstop for adjustability.
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