LarryCW Posted April 25, 2020 Report Share Posted April 25, 2020 Hi everyone! I need your help identifying my 30 year old kite, does this look familiar to anyone??? It has an 8 foot wingspan, and measures 5 1/2 feet from nose to wing-tip. I'm trying to repair/refurbish it, but I can't for the life of me remember the brand, and model, making it rather difficult to source suitable parts. Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loopy Kiter Posted April 27, 2020 Report Share Posted April 27, 2020 One of Jerry’s kites:Peregrine. Review in SQK http://www.kitelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/v1-3.pdf (page 33). I still have one too.Sent from my iPad using KiteLife mobile app 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LarryCW Posted April 27, 2020 Author Report Share Posted April 27, 2020 Thanks LOOPY! I'm looking into having one of these 3-D printed... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mebeatee Posted April 27, 2020 Report Share Posted April 27, 2020 I was going to say a Peregrine as well or a Pro Cheetah......but the framing/fittings threw me off. I have a 3/4 Peregrine.... There are a bunch of us with oldies but goodies kitewise. Good luck with the refurbish!! On another note....my Mom lives in Chilliwack and I (used to) go out and visit from time to time...... bt 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LarryCW Posted April 27, 2020 Author Report Share Posted April 27, 2020 WOW! SMALL world! And good to know that there are still a few out there, and still flying! In case anyone is curious, I'm looking to get one of the stand-offs (shown above) 3-D printed, so... a.) I'll let you all know how much it costs to get something like that made from scratch. And... b.) I'll get whoever does it to upload the design so that if anyone else breaks one, they'll be able to easily get a new one printed. Cheers, and stay safe all! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miketx Posted November 11, 2021 Report Share Posted November 11, 2021 I'm in need of this same exact part for my Peregrine. Must have been common for them to break....I remember I broke one a few years after I purchased the Peregrine, and it's been sitting in my garage since then. Wish I had bought some replacement parts back in the day! Anyone know of a possible substitute part? I don't have a 3D printer (or know anyone with one). I'd love to get this bird back in the air! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ejay Posted November 12, 2021 Report Share Posted November 12, 2021 I may be able to design and print these, I would need one to get the dimensions from or a accurate sketch with all dimensions and angles. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
makatakam Posted November 13, 2021 Report Share Posted November 13, 2021 Whoever manufactured them would have the specs and maybe even replacements. A little research may prove rewarding. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
riffclown Posted November 14, 2021 Report Share Posted November 14, 2021 @miketx I can personally vouch for @Ejay's 3d Print capability and quality. I use his T-connector design on my kites now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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