riffclown
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Bridle test was very encouraging. Looking forward to really putting this kite through its paces.
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Edge Binding and Framing remain. LE is Red and Edge Binding and remaining trim will be red. Learned a ton about offsets for this kite. I let the diamonds pattern take over both horizontally and vertically. The natural skew from the overlap makes the kite appear tilted. 72" Kite has around 170 panels. Whew!!
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Feeling a bit quarantined and wanted a kite to represent how it feels..
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I've only purchased tails from Gomberg but the company as a whole has a very positive reputation among kite enthusiasts in general.
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Also part of Gomberg is https://www.gkites.com/store/
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The Old Standard for 1.5 frames was a center double male with outer spars that were interchangeable with the vertical spars. The B2 used a double female middle spar with single male outer spars. In this particular case, I think it is entirely up to you. I'd suggest the double male approach to give you the interchangability with other frame sets. I would suggest using epoxy or similar glue as super glue can get brittle, release and present you with the same issue again.
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I did successfully throw launch one of my Symphony 2.2.4's once at Jockeys Ridge. Winds were OBX strong and I just tossed it straight up. Even had witnesses. Wind in my neighborhood is notorious for the swirl. My usual spots are just not available right now.
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very swirling winds (note the kite on the ground flipping back in the first segment.) but a few seconds of usable flight time.
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Available:Rainbow Vented Pair #55 & #56
riffclown replied to riffclown's topic in Kites for Sale, Swap or Trade
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From the album: Riffclown's Homemades
Frame from Bridle Test -
Successful bridle test. This kite is ready for 10-20MPH winds.
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From the album: Riffclown's Homemades
Zero Wind Bridle test.. Looking forward to putting this kite through the paces.. -
A bit of framing to complete and bridle needs to be tied but here's the look.
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Center panel is done. Ready to work leading edge tomorrow.
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Work continuing to progress. Center panel will be the same fabric.
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we will definitely work something out..
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First, Thank You @David Coffey for the opportunity to work with this fabric. 72" Mesh in the works for the first kite. First panel is sewn..
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@Cot51stState Looks like you have your green light to start it back up..
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Let's let @DTill work his magic.
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6 Yards of Plum on the way!!!
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That is also a valid point.. Perhaps set the drawing date out a month to mitigate the risks??? Personally I'll now open boxes outside and only bring the contents in. The boxes will go straight to the refuse..
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@DTill @John Barresi @bbailey49 I was thinking the same. Thoughts??
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Somebody mention clowns?
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@John Barresi Only after you choose my number
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A bit of flight video. Very light breeze barely enough to keep it airborne.
