John Barresi Posted June 27, 2020 Report Share Posted June 27, 2020 We're pleased to yet again announce the next prize being given away to our most appreciated supporters, the Kitelife Subscribers... This month, Skydog Kites and Hang 'em High Fabrics have donated TWELVE classic SkyShark Response AirFrame carbon tubes, one of the earliest "super strong" tapered spars at a length of 32.5" and weighing in just under 19 grams each at full length, they are super smooth and super stiff... With the idea of possibly framing two or three high end sport kites, also included are six arrownocks and eleven ferrules, and these spars should serve particularly well as leading edges and / or bottom spreaders. All 12 spars, 6 arrow nocks and 11 ferrules will go to a single winner, and we encourage you to research amongst classic fliers and even SkyShark themselves about these spars which as we understand it are no longer made, and we're not even sure of the exact era. == If you haven't done so already, You can sign up here.Odds of winning for this prize is currently 1/415, and will be drawn on August 1st, 2020!Our thanks, and the very best to you... Let the drooling begin. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
photomom Posted June 27, 2020 Report Share Posted June 27, 2020 Interesting! Very interesting!! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wayne Dowler Posted June 29, 2020 Report Share Posted June 29, 2020 What could you use in the middle, if you wanted to use these in a quad? or would they not work?? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Barresi Posted June 29, 2020 Author Report Share Posted June 29, 2020 You center rod (straight tube) would just need to have a matching inner diameter. That being said, as you know, I'm not a proponent of tapered rods in a quad, messes with the flex ratio imho. Also, these spars are a bit too stiff for that application - they're really better suited to a good dual line, where you don't want the designed shape to distort - stiffer spars also help them wind "break" for stalls and slack line tricks. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul LaMasters Posted July 1, 2020 Report Share Posted July 1, 2020 Great giveaway John, these tubes are down spars only for SUL or standard sailed kites, PERFECT option easy to compare switching back and forth. Someone is gonna inherit some irreplaceable items, discontinued decades ago.... RARE and DESIREABLE the taper forces more weight forward resulting in a better glide when leading edge down doing field recovery envy to the winner, PM me if you want to unload, trade, sell, donate to a worthy cause? -plm 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul LaMasters Posted July 1, 2020 Report Share Posted July 1, 2020 Anyone got any "Response 12" sky shark tubes, these giveaways are 19s so you can actually use 'em in shook-mesh weather, I do! NOTE: if you "cut 'em down",... to fit 1.5 shapes you cut the fat part and leave the skinny end whole. If you don't want the end-caps to rattle, you'll wrap the end of the spar with vinyl electrical tape )a couple of wraps is sufficient) I've done this for literally decades and love these tubes! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
riffclown Posted July 1, 2020 Report Share Posted July 1, 2020 @Paul LaMasters If I win, we'll talk trading some gear. I also have some other items which will really interest you.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
midibot Posted July 3, 2020 Report Share Posted July 3, 2020 Here are just some thoughts on these tubes. They are indeed stiff if one looks at the weight alone at 19 grams (although weight alone may not be the only factor). The current Skyshark 5PTs are about 15 grams, and the 7PTs are listed as 20g. A Nitro Strong is 17.5 grams. So -- insofar as a dual line kite, that would possibly be more aimed at a higher wind configuration and/or a biiig kite, no? My eight foot wingspan Benson SuperNova has 7PT lower spreaders, and that is very sturdy. For lighter winds I use 5PTs (with lighter meaning 10/12 kph (~6+ mph) and up on that kite, for me anyways). Many of my UL kites sport 3PTs. Some of my SULs use 2PTs. So: this prize consists of very special rods for very special projects. Someone is going to be very lucky. . 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frob Posted August 2, 2020 Report Share Posted August 2, 2020 @John Barresi Did we forget the date? If needed you can just send them to me, and I'll make myself a stronger second frame to augment some 15/11 gram tapered spars. 😀 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wayne Dowler Posted August 2, 2020 Report Share Posted August 2, 2020 1 hour ago, frob said: @John Barresi Did we forget the date? If needed you can just send them to me, and I'll make myself a stronger second frame to augment some 15/11 gram tapered spars. 😀 That is my usual job. Must be falling down..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Barresi Posted August 3, 2020 Author Report Share Posted August 3, 2020 What a day, sorry folks - got everything together now! Drum roll... This package is going home with subscriber #844! Huge congrats to @Wayne Dowler - thanks to you and all for playing! I'll announce a new prize very, very soon. 🙏 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frob Posted August 3, 2020 Report Share Posted August 3, 2020 Haha, that's awesome. Congrats on the win, @Wayne Dowler whatever you build with them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
makatakam Posted August 3, 2020 Report Share Posted August 3, 2020 Wayne won? I want a recount! Wayne's not supposed to win. EVER! The matrix is crumbling. The end is near. Everyone run and hide! 😲 Congratulations, Wayne. But seriously, how do you explain this phenomenon? Shift in the space/time continuum? Will this become known as the Dowler effect? 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Barresi Posted August 3, 2020 Author Report Share Posted August 3, 2020 I was as surprised as you. lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wayne Dowler Posted August 3, 2020 Report Share Posted August 3, 2020 Wait - I'm picking myself off the floor!! This spoils my perfect record!! I never win!!! Oh dear - the sky might be falling!! 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
riffclown Posted August 3, 2020 Report Share Posted August 3, 2020 31 minutes ago, Wayne Dowler said: Wait - I'm picking myself off the floor!! This spoils my perfect record!! I never win!!! Oh dear - the sky might be falling!! It's because you missed your usual reminder.. 20 hours ago, Wayne Dowler said: That is my usual job. Must be falling down..... @Wayne Dowler How prophetic.... Congrats on the win!!! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
makatakam Posted August 4, 2020 Report Share Posted August 4, 2020 And just in time for your birthday too? This is getting vewy, vewy scawy. Happy Birthday, Wayne. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wayne Dowler Posted August 4, 2020 Report Share Posted August 4, 2020 Told you the sky was falling .......TIMBER!!!! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Klaiber Posted August 27, 2020 Report Share Posted August 27, 2020 Congratulations on the win!Sent from my iPhone using KiteLife mobile app Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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