Power Kite Forum - Perfect day and then.. broke both spar pockets!

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cheezycheese

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posted on 25-2-2011 at 09:10 AM

Looks good. Now have fun at kitestorm !!!

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posted on 25-2-2011 at 09:24 AM

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I'm sure you'll get it resolved well enough to get through the weekend. I flew 5 miles on Saturday with both spars sticking out of the pockets.

btw., anyone ever tried to fly an arc kite completely without spars ? how does it fly then? does it fly OK if you do not power up too much ? might one - in high winds (thus high internal pressure) - just leave the spars away ?

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posted on 25-2-2011 at 09:56 AM

I flew one with a spar bent at a 45 degree angle once....didn't even seem to notice that it was bent. It flew just fine. Now without the spars I don't forsee that working very well. they are supposed to be a stable platform that facilitate the turn when the steering lines are being worked. without a solid piece in there I just don't think there would be enough internal pressure to cause it to turn correctly

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