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[*] posted on 28-12-2013 at 02:42 PM
Braking Kites (How does it work?)

Hello all, just a general question, how does pulling the brake lines on a power kite "brake" the kite?

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[*] posted on 28-12-2013 at 02:55 PM


The brake lines attach to a rear bridle which in turn is attached to the trailing edge of the kite. Pulling on the brakes changes the kites shape and thus the airflow over the wing allowing the kite to stall. I hope I got that right otherwise I'm in for some flak. :lol:
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[*] posted on 28-12-2013 at 07:08 PM


Redsky describes it well .

Look at the tutorials at www.coastalwindsports.com

They will explain all sorts of stuff in a real well presented manor.



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[*] posted on 28-12-2013 at 10:12 PM


I have noticed that the old profoils were awesome at being able to do a panic stop by tapping the brakes. They are fun to go screaming towards the ground and just freeze in the air if you pop the brakes.



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[*] posted on 28-12-2013 at 10:41 PM


Thanks all! That explains a lot! :)



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