I got bored this morning and for the hell of it I rolled out and pumped my 12m Lei in the living room. One thing I don't recommend it, my entire living room filled up really fast as it took shape lol. But looking at it for a little bit, I got wondering... Why don't they add a second skin on the bottom of those inflatables???? Is there something going on around those bladders that help with lift/ thrust???? I know it would add to the over all weight of the kite, but I was thinking that it would help with aerodynamics to have one clean surface on both top and bottom for the wind to roll over. Any of you peeps with the smarts have an answer to this????? Somehow it just makes sense in my head liked an airplane wing or something you know.

If I remember correctly, this topic was discussed in kiteforum a while back. Unfortunately, I don't remember what the verdict was or what the name of the topic was but you might find it if you do a search over there...wish I could be more help.

I believe this is the discussion:
http://www.kiteforum.com/viewtopic.php?f=1&t=2367772

ATB,
Sam

Here are a couple of attemps at twinskinning LEI's way back...
http://www.kiteforum.com/viewtopic.php?f=1&t=2325648

Thanks those were some good reads. Here I thought I was onto something good lol