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| Author: | yt35 [ Wed Jan 21, 2009 2:43 pm ] |
| Post subject: | help with reverse control bar power |
Hi there i have a 12.5 montana from hq. i have had it out and when i try to fly the kite the kite depowers when i pull the control bar. is the set up reversed? or am I missing something. It also is overflying. |
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| Author: | Eric B [ Wed Jan 21, 2009 4:53 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: help with reverse control bar power |
Yt35, When you say 'depower' can you explain exactly what's happening with the kite? Does it 'sink' back into the wind window slightly or collapsing completely? -Eric |
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| Author: | yt35 [ Wed Jan 21, 2009 7:10 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: help with reverse control bar power |
Hi eric, yes it does sink back. |
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| Author: | Eric B [ Fri Jan 23, 2009 3:55 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: help with reverse control bar power |
Hmm... Well, if the kite sinks back into the wind window slightly (a few degrees back from directly overhead) when you pull back on the control bar, it sounds like it is functioning properly. By pulling on the control bar, you're increasing the angle of the kite relative to the wind... This causes additional drag and the kite sinks backwards. It's tough to tell for sure without actually seeing someone use the kite. Where are you located? I can try to put you in contact with someone who can check it out in person. |
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