Hi Susan ive been making a NPW5 this is it so far i may need to ask you for some help on the bridal thank you josh

Here is a picture of a npw9 2 meter almost finished.



Susan (npw goddess)

Here is a picture of 3 npw9's. The sizes are 2, 5 and 8 meters.



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So....Explain to me what these are (more specifically than 'kites') and the pros and cons.

Knolee, if you have power call me the next time you two are going to be out flying, I can bring some NPWs that you can look at.

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Originally posted by manofthewind Hi Susan ive been making a NPW5 this is it so far i may need to ask you for some help on the bridal thank you josh

so what do u think guys its a NPW5 and susan will you be able to help me with the bridal ?

sussan do you have the bridal lines go through the kite or do you use tabs thank you josh

I found it hard to sew the dacron into the seams so I sew tabs on mine. Just make sure you sew the dacron support into your seams if you are gonna just tie your bridal directly to the seam. I made the tabs out of the ripstop material itself. Only hard part about that is that you have to mark off ahead of time so you can insert the tabs in as you sew the seams. I guess you can sew the tabs on afterwards but it wouldn't be as durable or look as good.

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I attach the bridle lines a different way. It would be helpful to know what plans you used to make the kite. I have seen plans where they sew tabs and also making holes to put the bridle lines through. Susan (npw goddess) ed by manofthewind sussan do you have the bridal lines go through the kite or do you use tabs thank you josh

You can do a search on the forum to pull up all sorts of info.

I myself like nasa wings because they are single skin kites and can fly when nothing else will. They are easy to make.

Susan (npw goddess)

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Originally posted by Knolee So....Explain to me what these are (more specifically than 'kites') and the pros and cons.

tbh i use i bit of everyones plans but im mainly using kitemans plans on NPW5 how do you attach your bridal lines then susan ?

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Originally posted by manofthewind tbh i use i bit of everyones plans but im mainly using kitemans plans on NPW5 how do you attach your bridal lines then susan ?

I will try and see if anyone has photos of how I do the bridle lines on the net.

Susan (npw goddess)

thankyou susan

Check out Tom White kiteman site. He has loads of info.

You have to remember I have been making nasa wings for over 5 years now and have spent many hours researching and improving the way I sew nasa wings. Now it is time for you to do the homework.

Susan (npw goddess)

ok Susan thank you

susan dont worry ive done my homework its just im interested in other ways you could do it like yours just trying to find the best way possible to fix the bridal to the kite thank you josh

Here is a picture of the latest nasa wing I am working on. It is a npw9 4.8 meter kite.



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I got all 3 of my new nasa wings from Susan and I have to wait for the rain to stop and then for the wind to start. So Thank you Susan for the great quiver of nasa wings that are quietly sitting in the truck waiting for a chance to get out and fly, they look awesome.

I hope that you enjoy them.

Susan (npw goddess)

This is what I am working on now. It is a npw9 7 meter.

Susan (npw goddess)

:wee: irie, mon

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Originally posted by kitemaker4 Here is a picture of a npw9 2 meter almost finished. Susan (npw goddess)

I got out yesterday for an hour or so and in 2 to 3mph wind the 2m would stay up for a second or to then collapse, the 5m would stay up with a little work, and the 8m was to much for static flying. Wish I had the buggy with me, would have canceled the rest of the day to play. I think I found an awesome low wind kite, have to think hard........12m or 14m next:puzzled:
Great kites, thanks Susan you are the npw goddess.

Glad you had a good time bigkid. As you can see in my sig below I have some large nasa wings and they do come in handy when the wind is real low. When you are ready for a larger nasa wing just let me know.

Susan (npw goddess)

Here is a picture of the 7 meter ready for the bridle lines.

Susan (npw goddess)

I think it'll look great against a white background!:singing:

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Here is the npw9 7 meter finished.



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Nice!

kitemaker4 - I received the 7M on this morning's mail. I just have opened the box and unrolled the kite, haven't room in here to totally lay it out, and it's only 7deg. F outside, so I'll wait 'til later for that, but from what I've seen so far it is beautiful. You are truly the npw goddess! Thank you, bobalooie57

edit: nice sack to stuff it in, too, holds handles and all!

This is what I am working on now. It is a npw9 1.5 meter for high winds.



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