Markyyys Posted May 23, 2020 Report Share Posted May 23, 2020 Sorry for the n00b question all. I'm looking to make my own kite, and I'd rather not use glue and tape to keep it together. On manufactured kites I've seen, the spars slot into a specific hole / socket / sheath on either side of the sail. What is the name of this, so I know what to look for when ordering parts? I've found the names for all of the other bits, just not that one! Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
makatakam Posted May 24, 2020 Report Share Posted May 24, 2020 Slot? into a specific hole? You may be referring to an end cap, but I'm only guessing. It would depend a great deal on the type of kite we're discussing. It would help pinpoint the item if you posted a photo of it indicating the specific item in question. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bsturmco Posted May 24, 2020 Report Share Posted May 24, 2020 I’m gonna guess that you are looking for, Leading Edge Connector Sent from my iPhone using KiteLife mobile app Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Markyyys Posted May 26, 2020 Author Report Share Posted May 26, 2020 I found a picture. It's not quite right, but you can see the spar slots into something Basically, I want to know how to fix the spar to the sail, without using just tape or glue which is going to break. There must be something like in the picture that I can buy, that can be securely fixed to the sail, but the spar can be slipped in and out of. I hope anyway! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
riffclown Posted May 26, 2020 Report Share Posted May 26, 2020 Looks like an APA edge Connector. Most dealers that deal in parts should have them. FYSA, You will need to know spar sizes to order the proper size.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul LaMasters Posted May 27, 2020 Report Share Posted May 27, 2020 the first rule of parts ordering?,...... if you need 2 pieces order two dozen, they may be discontinued soon! oversized is "taped up" and undersized is "drilled out", you'll seldom get exactly what you want and you certainly need to explain to your retailer or supplier NO SUBSTITUTIONS if you don't have what was ordered Put it in writing! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
khsidekick Posted May 30, 2020 Report Share Posted May 30, 2020 When I order parts like this I order a few, 3,4 maybe 5 or 6, of the size I think I need and bigger and smaller that way I get what I need and then some. Also get some of the plastic C clips to hold them in place. I purchased several of each size smaller and bigger than I think I needed and it’s been handy having extra parts. Kites and Fun Things is where I purchase all firings and they sell Sky Shark rods too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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