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  1. Fulcrum Assembly and Components

    in Quad Heads

    Posted

    The Fulcrum I purchased came with two frames/spine sets.   A standard frame and an UL Frame.  There are three pieces, two for the ends and a center.

    There are 4 standoffs.  Two slightly larger standoffs for the back of the wings and smaller standoffs for the center spine.

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  3. Fulcrum

    in Quad Heads

    Posted

    Thanks for the advice Tim, sorry that you broke a spar.  I decided to order a vented model for higher wind occasions, so hopefully I can avoid breaking it.   I bet its fun and a handful in ripping winds

  4. Fulcrum

    in Quad Heads

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    Hi Mike, winds (as almost always) were kind of all over the place although not very high.   Reverse was very easy and maybe a bit fast than forward.  I didn't tune it much, other than giving it a bit more forward speed by taking it a notch closer on the top of the handle leaders.  Since the winds weren't very high and it's a big kite and it didn't seem fast in general.   I could possibly see some tricks out of it, but didn't have enough time to really get a good feel for what it's capable of.

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  5. Fulcrum

    in Quad Heads

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    I received my Fulcrum custom today and had a chance to fly it for about 40 minutes in winds from 0 to 6 mph winds.   It does take a more time to assembly than a Rev or even a dual line kite, but not terrible.  So far I can't find a position it will not launch from.   It's a pretty easy quad to fly, so much so I would probably train a first time quad flyer on it.   It does have a some pull to it, but it also is a large kite, larger than a Rev 1.5.   Probably closer to a Rev 1 size.   I did have a couple of times that I wondered which end was up since it has a symmetrical form.   It came with both standard and UL 3 piece center spreaders.   I used the UL end spreaders and standard center spreader since it looked a little more involved at the time to change the already attached center spreader out.   It flew pretty good in low winds and I could imagine it'd be a hand full in winds around 10 mph or more.   Up and down are very easy.   Center spins are good and end wing spins are readily there.   Side slides are going to take a little more work, but seem like they are possible.

    One thing I was able to do that I've had problems with was flying a quad with one hand.   I had problems flying a Rev like JB does with one hand, but this is an easier kite to do that, in my opinion.

    Definitely a cool kite and recommended for a different quad experience or beginner quad flyers.    

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    Skyburner WidowMaker Pro vs Premier Widow NG

    in Dual Line

    Posted

    Do you live close to us Rob? Mike and I just got together to fly some on Saturday and I made a mental note to compare to two kites. We really didn't fly the WidowMakers a lot. The winds were literally all over the place. I spent more time flying my Synergy Deca and Phoenix Ash and Mike was between his WidowMaker and Silver Fox 2.5. I was giving him pointers on bridle adjustments

     

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    Skyburner WidowMaker Pro vs Premier Widow NG

    in Dual Line

    Posted

    Glad we could finally get together Mike.   More than happy to prove the tips and hopefully you can get even more enjoyment out of your kites.

    PS: The Anglers Park looked like it has more room to fly, we can try that next time.  I didn't notice any stink from the water treatment plant next to it.     

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    Skyburner WidowMaker Pro vs Premier Widow NG

    in Dual Line

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    My overall impression is the NG isn't a bad kite a all.   It doesn't take to lighter winds as well as the Pro does.   The Pro feels lighter in overall weight and generally more nibble in flight.   Mike's very happy with his NG as it suits his skill level at the moment.   It's price point is much lower than the Pro and to me seems to be a good kite for the money.   I'm very happy with my Pro.   It has a very solid feel with a surprising lower wind performance.   I also very much like it's more silent flight.

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