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  1. riffclown
    FWIW, I don't actually use a pattern for anything except the leading edges.. I pretty much free form every kite I make from there..
  2. riffclown
    I very much like your color scheme and may steal that.. That strip arrangement looks similar to the first perspective prototype layout I used for the Window and snowflake meshes, Where the vanish point is in the center and the other strips are parallel. I do like the performance of that particular design. It has a very good control but also eats gusts very well. The strips in both of these are just over 1" wide.. I do love playing with the angles though..
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    OK just need the proper wind to fly it in.. Bridle check was successful,,
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    Perspective Mesh First Launch
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    Perspective Mesh Bridle Check

    From the album: Riffclown's Homemades

    Zero wind but I think I'm going to like this new mesh format.
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    Perspective Mesh First Launch

    From the album: Riffclown's Homemades

    Zero wind but I think I'm going to like this new mesh format.
  7. riffclown
    I still may doing something with the center but the sail itself is done except for Bridle which will be done tomorrow.
  8. riffclown
    I typically continue the pattern across or vent the center. but since this is a proof of concept I have decide to play with it somewhat..
  9. riffclown
    Leading Edge is attached and the Center panel is placed in. I may put a design in the center but haven't really decided yet. Edge binding, and remaining trim will be blue. Haven't decided on wear strip color yet. They will be either White or Blue.
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    It's because you missed your usual reminder.. @Wayne Dowler How prophetic.... Congrats on the win!!!
  11. riffclown
    There is a big difference in Sport and Power sizes. Please don't let the powerkite conversation scare you. The Sport kite you ordered is very tame and quite small. Once you get it you'll see exactly what I'm talking about. Teach your child to respect the kite and know that in certain conditions it CAN generate some power. Fly it yourself and know what you are dealing with. Then make the informed decision as a parent. For what it's worth, it will be a very short transition time from scared to how can I get more pull. Once they feel the tug, they want to feel more of it. Remember to teach respect for the wind. That smile could eventually change to something like this. That's Chris Shultz from HQ Kites flying one of my larger HQ Crossfire II's
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    My personal advice is Teach your child to learn the wind window and know that the middle is the most pull.. All foils will generate pull at the center of the windows regardless of size. Perhaps the first few times hold the leash yourself and teach them to let go if in trouble.
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    That's a decision only you can make but if your comparison is between the HQ Symphony 1.3 and the HQ Fluxx 1.3 there is no difference in size or materials between the 2. They are exact down to the cm. The real difference is sewing pattern and control bar vs. straps. The term trainer is ambiguous. It usually just means with a bar for control. It is not indicative of size and measuring method. From HQ Kites website The Symphony 1.3 Specs From HQ Kites Website the Fluxx Specs For the Fluxx https://hqkitesusa.com/proddetail.asp?prod=118021 For the Symphony https://hqkitesusa.com/proddetail.asp?prod=11769160
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    The Fluxx is sport size and not Meter's Square. The Fluxx 1.3 as a wingspan of 130cm. It is NOT a power kite.. https://www.windbornkite.com/HQ-Fluxx-13-Trainer-Kite.html You keep mentioning the BQ Symphony. To my knowledge there is no such kite. The HQ Symphony and the Fluxx are essentially the same kite. They are both sized the same (Sport Kites) The difference is the bar.
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    @mebeatee I didn't know that Arizona Tea and Monster Energy was a secret but OK. You got me.
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    Decide to play with the color placement as well for the other panel. Still a ways to go but it is taking shape..
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    I haven't flown the Fluxx but I'm not a big fan of two line kites on a control bar. (personal choice)
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    The HQ symphony does not have the openings. (It's still my personal favorite foil of all the sport foils) Turning it upside down and shaking it does the job.. I'd like a few clarification points for foils. There are two different (drastically different) ways to size foils. Power Foils (like the Bullets) are usually in Square Meters. Sport Foils like the Symphony are in wingspan. A 2Meter Power foil is MUCH bigger than a 2.2 Sport Foil. Here is a 2.2 Symphony on top of a 2M Crossfire. Either will generate a lot of pull but as you can see the Crossfire is wider and has much more surface area..
  19. riffclown
    Flexifoil Bullet is a great kite. Bummer that they are no longer made. Loved my 2.5 and 4.5 sizes.
  20. riffclown
    I had similar concerns with both the leading edge and the bottom corners. While not a 3D printed part, our solutions were kind of along the same idea..
  21. riffclown
    Prototype under way. Varied the strips in strategic places to deter flutter from the angles..
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    From my standpoint, I'm trying new things constantly that there simply aren't parts for.. Eagerly following this so I can consider making parts for my own designs..
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    Personally I think it's a great topic. Would love to see a repository of 3D Printed connector patterns.
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    FOUND IT!!!! I'm an idiot. I had borrowed the frame from it for another kite and this one got rolled up and put in the bag with another kite.
  25. riffclown
    Multi line kites are flown at the full length of the lines. Lines are typically wound/unwound with the kite on the ground.
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