Thanks. I've only ever broken one spar (must not be flying enough, huh?) and had difficulty figuring out the specs for a replacement. I do see on the Kymera listing at The Kite Shoppe that it says the spars are Sky Shark, but doesn't specifiy beyond that. How am I to know what type of spars I'll need before I buy a kite? Or even after I buy, is the information printed on the spar (like this)?
Anyway, I think I am settled on the Kymera.* (I wonder when lime will be back in stock? I've already got red and blue in my kite bag.) I do need to pick up a line set (the Quantum's is 85' of 150#), and that will get me even further over my preferred budget. The Kite Shoppe recommends 120' of 90#. I see they sell exclusively LPG line. What would be the difference if I bought, say, ITW's 200' of 90# and made a set about 100' long (and cut/sleeved it myself) at around half the cost? Is it not pre-stretched? How would losing 20' of line affect flight?
Sorry, I 'm just full of questions.
* Edit: I dunno, the Silver Fox is looking pretty good now. And it conforms to my budget better. Gosh, I'm so indecisive. Wait a min...yes, yes I am. The simple answer is to buy both. j/k
So, the 2.5 vented has the same lower wind speed range (because of the "channelled tunnel", I presume)? What's the downside to a vented kite, then?
Was just able to locate Silver Fox replacement spars (already cut to length, apparently) at about $12 per. Can't find the raw materials, don't know if they'd be cheaper.