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Bunduki Vlieger

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  1. @Exult

    The obvious: It's a Canard. Similar to the Prism Zero G. The Zero G has the option of trim. The Putz Arrow doesn't. But Chee Wan trims his kites before delivery.

    Actually, I don't like canards. I don't like the layout.

    In this case, however, the uncomplicated and easy-to-handle flight characteristics easily make up for this "flaw" for me. The Putz Arrow glides smoothly and elegantly. It is not agile/nervous but reacts well to impulses. My 6-year-old quickly understood and flew it after a short instruction.

    The assembly is quick and easy. The weight is 35g. The pack size is not too big, so that the Putz Arrow is also well suited as an always-on glider.

    I'm flying it indoors this evening and I'm curious to see how it performs there.

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  2. I have a few quads. A few "original" Revolution, some "replicas" (in improved version), a few Detox and three Djinn.

    The Djinn are by far the most flown quads. I like the colour design/layout, the quality of the craftsmanship, the innovative details and the flying characteristics.

    Another advantage is the always good helpfulness and support from @John Barresi. In the quad (!) sector, in my opinion, only Los Hermanos (-> Detox) are as great.

    Disadvantages? Hmmm... I don't know any!

    Difference to other quads? I mainly fly Djinn and Detox. Djinn on short lines. Detox on long lines. But that's more subjective and my choice is based on terrain and mood.

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  3. 4 hours ago, Brettgrant99 said:

    I'm sorry, I don't get the purpose of line.  You can use two c-clips to hold the bridle in place.  I'm not sure that I have ever seen the upper spreader in tension, only in compression.

    How does this speed setup and take down?  I can pull a spreader pretty quick.  Is it solely for weight reasons?  Details might be nice in a new thread.

    I don't know why Level One and PAW developed it this way. I guess because the ONE is meant for beginners and they often lose the upper spreader. Regarding the characteristics, I quote karel_oh and refer to a video of his:

    The ONE by German kite manufacturer Level One is a so called "Cruiser Kite" developed by Peter Maternus (PAW). It's slow and precise and suitable for beginners. Not specifically designed for tricks (no yoyo stoppers for instance), however it is capable of freestyle moves. The shape is rather unusual and no upper spreader and leech line are fitted in this kite.

    IckyTV on YouTube

     

    3 hours ago, Brettgrant99 said:

    Basically, enjoying the summer.  Enjoy the wind.

    :D

     

    Update: Another hint from the German kite forum: 

    First of all, the kite was largely developed by PAW. He had actually always dispensed with an Upper Cross Spreader in his last designs. If there is no pressure load on the Upper Spreader in flight, but only pull, then there is no sensible reason to build a heavy and, compared to the bridle line, expensive bar in there.

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