everest_4 Posted May 9, 2007 Report Share Posted May 9, 2007 Is there a way to prevent carbon rods from splitting, I have a Prism E2 and I've read quite abit where people have had trouble with the rods starting to crack on the ends. Is there a way to prevent this? Also what's the best way to pack up a kite after you're finished flying for the day? I don't mean long term storage just for a day or two. Thanks guys for all the helpful info and tips I've gotten so far on this forum. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Posted May 9, 2007 Report Share Posted May 9, 2007 That's one of the things I don't like about the E2. Especially on one a bit older. The connection in the center of the leading edge causes the rods to split. I wrapped a bit of electrical tape on the ends and it seemed to help, but I don't fly the E2 much anymore. as far as storing it, I never split the leading edges unless I need put it somewhere that's too small . Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ant man Posted May 9, 2007 Report Share Posted May 9, 2007 actually that connection is better then the aluminum ferrel used on most kites the ferrel eats up rods quicker then the male female set up the problem with the e2 is that the center male is not long enough to add strength my prism mirage has a longer male ferrel and it holds up great you can fix the e2 problem by simply getting a p230 skyshark rod and fitting a avia 230 rod inside it the avia rod should be no longer then 8 inches and centered perfectly then youll have more added strength and longer rod life. even though the numbers aound the same the sizes of both rods are diffrent Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fool Posted May 10, 2007 Report Share Posted May 10, 2007 Make sure the ferrule doesn't come unglued and slide into one spar more than the other. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ant man Posted May 10, 2007 Report Share Posted May 10, 2007 good point fool forgot to add that Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VOL Posted June 7, 2007 Report Share Posted June 7, 2007 Also what's the best way to pack up a kite after you're finished flying for the day?I don't mean long term storage just for a day or two. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KC Jewel Posted June 10, 2007 Report Share Posted June 10, 2007 On all of my kites, I put on heat shrink tubing to cover the ends where ferrules are at. I make them just a little longer than the ferrule can reach. It is a very clean look. John Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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