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[*] posted on 20-5-2007 at 12:52 PM
2.5 vs 3.0?


Ok, Basic question- how much difference would I see between a bullet 2.5 and a 3.0 pansh [does it really matter what model?! They are all described the same!} I have always had good size differences between my kites and do not know how small or large of a difference I would see with a small 1/2 meter size difference. Does anyone have a 2.5 and 3 of any type that can give some info? Thanks



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[*] posted on 20-5-2007 at 01:08 PM


It is the shape of the kites that is different ( also to a degree angle of attack ) The Bullet has a lower aspect ratio ( wider ) so will create more downwind pull and less lift . The Blaze or link have higher aspect ( narrow ) and will each fly that much faster = produce more lift.
This is sort of a guess but I expect a 2.5 fast kite would create more apparent power with it's speed and you could work it. The 3.5 Bullet would deliver more raw power in the same wind.

I have never flown a 2.5 but find anything 2 and under usually buzzes around and at 3 they start to act more behaved.

Looks like I got kites mixed up but you hopefully you get the concept on how each would fly + produce power differently.



Kites: 2.5m Profoil , Quadrifoil XL kitesurfer, NPW 5 Danger.
Flexifoil: 1.7m Sting, 4.9m Blade 3, 9m Blade 2.
Flysurfer : 19m Speed 2 SA, 7m Pulse
Peter Lynn :18m Phantom, 15m Synergy, 10m Synergy, 1200 Farc, 460 Sarc, 130 Tarc, 5m Peel, 4.2m , 6.4, 8.5 C-Quads, 3.5 LS2 single skin.

Rides: Flexi / P.L. Frankin'Buggy , Shaped + straight skiis, sand skis, Coyote blades. Core 95 ATB. RKB R2 ATB .

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[*] posted on 23-5-2007 at 06:03 PM


Thanks for the info- I am still trying to find "the perfect kite'!!



HQ Beamer II 1.8-
Flexifoil bullets 2.5- 3.5 mine, can\'t have it!
Pansh ACE 4.0- for sale $75
Peter Lynn Viper- 3.9
Naish Aero 10.0
Naish Aero 12.0
Rockville Kite Trike
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