Blue Fade

[riffclown]

Haven't made a Diamonds kite in a while. Thinking it's time for a blue fade Full sail. I have 3 different blues plus the polymax to give me a four color fade.

Several options. Thoughts???

 

 

[riffclown]

FWIW,  regardless of which one I make, Edge binding will be blue and LE will be White.

[riffclown]

After going through my Jon T,  stash I found some extremely pale blue and decided on this design

[makatakam]

2 hours ago, riffclown said:

After going through my Jon T,  stash I found some extremely pale blue and decided on this design

I like this one also, and the asymmetry holds the viewers' attention.

[riffclown]

Just laying it out for the moment.. Still not completely sold on the silver in the middle but I can make that final decision during the next step..

[riffclown]

First panel is basted..

[riffclown]

Time to sew.

[riffclown]

Main Panel sewing is done..

[riffclown]

So finalversion ended up pretty close to the original concept once trimmed to size. I did leave it with a bit more belly to enhance low/no wind performance.  Framing will be done tomorrow. Bridle was done previously.

[riffclown]

Bridle Test Swirling Breeze, 12' lines.. Very pleased with results on this kite.

 

 

[riffclown]

And the bag is done. Bag is the trim with a bit of polymax.

[riffclown]

This kite has a temporary home..