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[*] posted on 23-5-2007 at 10:43 PM
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I don't know anything so this maybe a dumb question..but does anybody know if most kites have simliar bridle points so I can convert any 4ln kite into a depowerable fixed bridle like the buster...because I had a crazy idea that I want to try with my buster....and maybe others...a trigger depower system...this would be where I connect 2 additional lines to the kites lower power bridle and mechanically attach them to the handles so that when I pull the trigger the angle of attack changes (the bridle change on the buster is only a matter of 3 inches) and the power would be on....am I crazy?

So if this were to work with the handles then I would not need to crap my pants in super gusty high winds..I could just ease off the power without deflating the foil..this would be very nice for gusty days in the valley......on the other hand I could power up when the wind is going slow and be ready for a gust or not.....

but like I said I may be describing something already in existence but I don't know much.....

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[*] posted on 24-5-2007 at 12:35 PM


you are describing exactly a Depower Mod. i'd be happy to hook you up. U2U for specifics of your project.
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[*] posted on 24-5-2007 at 05:06 PM


Here's a good start, look under the modified kites or depower area. He's already done a buster as well, any kite that has the bridal knots set up in rows that go across the kite will work fairly well, if the bridals are tied top to bottom then forget it. The buster is in rows going the right way.

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[*] posted on 25-5-2007 at 09:40 AM


top-to-bottom grouped bridle sets are only slightly more difficult to convert to rows.... i would definately not go as far as to say "forget it". its always possible.
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