riffclown Posted September 6, 2020 Report Share Posted September 6, 2020 Going off the rails with a new mesh design. 72" LE. 2 colors (Lime and Black) with straight interleave. No chance to adjust and compare between sides. I have a few hurdles to get through (like deciding if I really need 7-8 thicknesses at the corners) and a few design elements to decide on. This kite will be for 20+ winds. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
riffclown Posted September 7, 2020 Author Report Share Posted September 7, 2020 The Symmetrical layout is more balanced of course but kind of reminds me of old arcade graphics.. Thoughts?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
riffclown Posted September 7, 2020 Author Report Share Posted September 7, 2020 All masked up and ready to sew. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
riffclown Posted September 7, 2020 Author Report Share Posted September 7, 2020 Starting to realize why no one is making these.. WHEW!!! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
riffclown Posted September 7, 2020 Author Report Share Posted September 7, 2020 The main panel sewing is done. That was a bear to sew. Due to the full mesh design. Both directions ended up having to be double-stitched.. The corners currently at the bottom will be replaced with a slightly larger panel of either Green or Black to get rid of the extra material there. Still a work in progress BUT I think the hardest part is done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frob Posted September 8, 2020 Report Share Posted September 8, 2020 I'm curious about different density of material, very sparse at top and wingtips, solid at bottom. I imagine reverse and inverted lifts will work, but I have a hard time imagining air flow for forward drives and sideways hovers. I hope it works out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
riffclown Posted September 8, 2020 Author Report Share Posted September 8, 2020 8 hours ago, frob said: I'm curious about different density of material, very sparse at top and wingtips, solid at bottom. I imagine reverse and inverted lifts will work, but I have a hard time imagining air flow for forward drives and sideways hovers. I hope it works out. I have similar concerns.. I'm also concerns about the one long strip at the corners that has no support.. they may have a lot of flutter.. The resolution will be to add a few small solid panels filling in the holes at strategic areas.. more to come.. I will try it as initially designed though first. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
riffclown Posted September 12, 2020 Author Report Share Posted September 12, 2020 Bridles test was awesome consid ering I was flying in about a 4th of what this kite is designed for. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
riffclown Posted September 12, 2020 Author Report Share Posted September 12, 2020 And a quick clip of the Bridle Test.. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
khsidekick Posted September 13, 2020 Report Share Posted September 13, 2020 That’s awesome [emoji122] pretty cool looking kite. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
makatakam Posted September 13, 2020 Report Share Posted September 13, 2020 You can probably skip the leading edge mesh on designs like this one. I doubt it does much of anything since the wind doesn't really "dam up" against the leading edge. Would save a lot of work in the sewing of the sail. You should try it and see how you like it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
riffclown Posted September 13, 2020 Author Report Share Posted September 13, 2020 I prefer the screen for multiple reasons.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frob Posted September 14, 2020 Report Share Posted September 14, 2020 Apart from low wind and arm flailing, how did it feel and respond? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
riffclown Posted September 14, 2020 Author Report Share Posted September 14, 2020 It seems to be perfectly fine and predictable across the board. As expected, it's a bit heavy on the brake side but inverted is ROCK STABLE.. Reverse is a dream. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
riffclown Posted September 16, 2020 Author Report Share Posted September 16, 2020 Higher Mesh winds predicted for this weekend.. WOO HOO 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
riffclown Posted September 19, 2020 Author Report Share Posted September 19, 2020 Finally got a bit of wind suitable to fly in and one of my flying spots is available again (with social distancing) Pretty sure I met the requirement since I was alone. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
riffclown Posted September 29, 2020 Author Report Share Posted September 29, 2020 This kite has a new home.. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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