Meshing around with Circles

[riffclown]

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..

 

[David Coffey]

My pleasure. I get to fly it sometime. 

[riffclown]

we will definitely work something out..

[riffclown]

Work continuing to progress. Center panel will be the same fabric.

[riffclown]

Center panel is done. Ready to work leading edge tomorrow.

[David Coffey]

Amazing, truely a wise decision get that to you. Super cool look.

[riffclown]

A bit of framing to complete and bridle needs to be tied but here's the look.

[John Barresi]

Just like that. 👍🏻

[riffclown]

Successful bridle test. This kite is ready for 10-20MPH winds.

[riffclown]

very swirling winds (note the kite on the ground flipping back in the first segment.) but a few seconds of usable flight time.

 

[John Barresi]

That wind! 🤭🤣

[DonFibonacci]

Reminds me of a recent throw I did where the kite went about halfway out and then turned around.  It was having none of it.

[John Barresi]

Good video of @windpoacher somewhere, throwing his Rev off a cliff to have the same thing happen. 🤣 

[riffclown]

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.

[riffclown]

Just a quick composite of a throw launch.