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  1. you can assembly a hybrid frame too, using the "travel-frame format" as a guide. You can mix diamonds with Green race for example, stiff at the junction of the two spars and flexible everywhere else. You could run a tapered tube as the downspar, after all the bottom edge/end has less sail surface area, so rightly it should also need less strength to support it, correct? I like a lot of flex on the leading edge when alone, but need it much stiffer to do team gigs or track a straight line instead of flailing P-90s are like diamonds just a crossbow matches a long bow from england during robin hood times. They both throw an object down field, intended to maim or kill. HOW that object arrives is dependent on both the person shooting and the weapon itself. Green Race works almost always as a tube choice, diamonds allow you to fly the wrong kite in the right conditions. Experimenting with framing cost money, but so does all of the other fun stuff I'm addicted to in my spare time.
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  2. Hello, share some cheese from France. The kite flying level is not the best for the world but we are happy to be here [emoji3] Thierry Bressure
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  3. Well that certainly stirred up things a bit! My point was (and still is), that it is technique, first and foremost, that you need, more than the latest, greatest thing! I don't question buying stuff, but I also endorse the idea of knowing why, what purpose, and unless you know the reason, not duplicating equipment you already have. I do believe in expanding your ability to fly in as many conditions as possible. That's why most fliers have several models of the same platform, ie - std, mid, f/v, x/v - etc. Opens up your ability to fly in the many conditions we face daily.
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  4. Cutting rods and gluing ferrules is not that difficult. I had never done any of that before I made my set of P90s. I didn't even have any tools and such to do something like that. I did some research and bought a fine tooth hobby saw (they're cheap) and MacGyver'ed a "sawhorse" to cut them on. It worked out fine. Take up riffclown's offer to borrow a set. Then if you like it, you might be more eager to make your own. He can probably give you tips on how to do it too. Regarding diamonds vs. P90s, I think the comparison is somewhat similar to race rods vs. 2-wraps. They cover a similar wind range, but the response is different. Personally, I got used to my 2,3,4-wraps, and P90s for very light wind, and never got used to race rods and diamonds when I was lent them to try out. YMMV.
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  5. I wouldn't say I'm chasing equipment, I definitely don't have an endless supply of cash. That's why I originally asked if P90's are an acceptable substitute at $25 compared to $130 Diamonds. However, I am trying to cover as much of the wind range as possible so I can fly whenever the opportunity presents itself. I need all the practice I can get. Sent from my iPhone using KiteLife mobile app
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  6. Thank you all so much. The kind greetings are greatly appreciated. Life has been generous with me. It's been a monumental day but no wind, sigh. No kites as gifts today but I suspect Santa's sleigh may have some powering it this Christmas. SHBKF
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