about Silver Fox 2.5 UL

[layangman]

Hi All,

Just wanted to know if the leader line of the SF 2.5 UL is sleeved with a micro-tubing (rubberized) to prevent premature wear of the wing's trailing edge when doing wraps? If so, can someone point me to the url that shows this detail?

Cheers,

PT

[John Barresi]

Haven't seen that feature on the SF, only on the Soul.

[layangman]

Haven't seen that feature on the SF, only on the Soul.

Yup, my mistake and thanks for the confirmation:)

[Merlion]

Haven't seen that feature on the SF, only on the Soul.

Yup, my mistake and thanks for the confirmation:)

Hello Layangman,

You can place the tubing on the 2.5 yourself if you wanted to. But I don't know what you'd be doing to get the excessive wear on that particular section of the bridle. The bridle line used on the Silver Fox range is very resilient. I have thrown a heck of a lot of freestyle flying at both my 2.3 Std and 2.5 Std and Vdt over the past 2 years, in varying wind ranges all over the world, with no problems at all..?

The Soul has the tubing for the exact reason why it comes with the interchangable shortened outboard standoff's. In the case of excessive wear when going for a run in continual reverse lazy, and also very aggressive multiple backspins, and multiple roll up's. I did a very similar tubing mod, to my Benson Deepspace a few years ago to reduce this problem.

Bell Chiu's done some great things with the advancement's of his Silver Fox range and now to the Soul, and power to him... As they are all great sportkites..

Regards,

Merlion

[layangman]

Haven't seen that feature on the SF, only on the Soul.

Yup, my mistake and thanks for the confirmation:)

Hello Layangman,

You can place the tubing on the 2.5 yourself if you wanted to. But I don't know what you'd be doing to get the excessive wear on that particular section of the bridle. The bridle line used on the Silver Fox range is very resilient. I have thrown a heck of a lot of freestyle flying at both my 2.3 Std and 2.5 Std and Vdt over the past 2 years, in varying wind ranges all over the world, with no problems at all..?

The Soul has the tubing for the exact reason why it comes with the interchangable shortened outboard standoff's. In the case of excessive wear when going for a run in continual reverse lazy, and also very aggressive multiple backspins, and multiple roll up's. I did a very similar tubing mod, to my Benson Deepspace a few years ago to reduce this problem.

Bell Chiu's done some great things with the advancement's of his Silver Fox range and now to the Soul, and power to him... As they are all great sportkites..

Regards,

Merlion

Hi Merlion,

Yes, been thinking of using heat-shrink tubes to do that. Anyway, you are from SG right? Where do you fly? I am very new to tricking and just learning the basics for now.

[Merlion]

Haven't seen that feature on the SF, only on the Soul.

Yup, my mistake and thanks for the confirmation:)

Hello Layangman,

You can place the tubing on the 2.5 yourself if you wanted to. But I don't know what you'd be doing to get the excessive wear on that particular section of the bridle. The bridle line used on the Silver Fox range is very resilient. I have thrown a heck of a lot of freestyle flying at both my 2.3 Std and 2.5 Std and Vdt over the past 2 years, in varying wind ranges all over the world, with no problems at all..?

The Soul has the tubing for the exact reason why it comes with the interchangable shortened outboard standoff's. In the case of excessive wear when going for a run in continual reverse lazy, and also very aggressive multiple backspins, and multiple roll up's. I did a very similar tubing mod, to my Benson Deepspace a few years ago to reduce this problem.

Bell Chiu's done some great things with the advancement's of his Silver Fox range and now to the Soul, and power to him... As they are all great sportkites..

Regards,

Merlion

Hi Merlion,

Yes, been thinking of using heat-shrink tubes to do that. Anyway, you are from SG right? Where do you fly? I am very new to tricking and just learning the basics for now.

Hello Layangman,

Yes I live in Queenstown, been in SG for many years. I usually fly with some friends at Punggol, at the large field area off Punggol Dr, and Edgefield Plains. Or, I go over to Johor and fly with some guys I know over there too. Once a month I catch up with some sportkite flyers who come down from Penang, and we get a good session in as well.

As mentioned before, I am surprised that you have a concern with the SF 2.5's bridle..? If you feel it necessary then use the readily available 3 mm clear tubing. You may find heat shrink a little thin in the wall thickness, and wearing easily because of this. See how things pan out for your mod anyway.

Just a helpful hint for you. If you haven't seen them already, I would recommend you acquire copies of the Benson DVD's Trick or Treat and the earlier Benson DVD. Both are the most extensive teaching tool you could use for learning, and improving technically. Also Bell Chiu has some You Tube videos, that aren't bad either. Or if you catch up with me, I am sure you will have a great flying session too. No worries.

Don't be concerned that you are new to sportkiting. Just be openminded enough to all aspects of the discipline. As there is much more than just freestyle... Most of all enjoy your kiting, and thrive from the experience Layangman. We might catch up with you at some stage on the field.

Regards,

Merlion

[layangman]

Hello Layangman,

Yes I live in Queenstown, been in SG for many years. I usually fly with some friends at Punggol, at the large field area off Punggol Dr, and Edgefield Plains. Or, I go over to Johor and fly with some guys I know over there too. Once a month I catch up with some sportkite flyers who come down from Penang, and we get a good session in as well.

That would be very nice indeed! I live in Sengkang, just 5 mins drive to the same field:) I fly there every Sundays from 4.00pm onwards. On most weekdays about the same time as well;) Do let me know if you're around, I want to learn more.

As mentioned before, I am surprised that you have a concern with the SF 2.5's bridle..? If you feel it necessary then use the readily available 3 mm clear tubing. You may find heat shrink a little thin in the wall thickness, and wearing easily because of this. See how things pan out for your mod anyway.

No concern at all, actually I got mixed up, its the Soul that has that feature

Just a helpful hint for you. If you haven't seen them already, I would recommend you acquire copies of the Benson DVD's Trick or Treat and the earlier Benson DVD. Both are the most extensive teaching tool you could use for learning, and improving technically. Also Bell Chiu has some You Tube videos, that aren't bad either. Or if you catch up with me, I am sure you will have a great flying session too. No worries.

Yup, I have "Freestyle Pilot" DVD from Prism.

Don't be concerned that you are new to sportkiting. Just be openminded enough to all aspects of the discipline. As there is much more than just freestyle... Most of all enjoy your kiting, and thrive from the experience Layangman. We might catch up with you at some stage on the field.

Regards,

Merlion

Agree with that, its always nice feeling when I manage to do a trick for the very first time. What a rush!

[Merlion]

Hello Layangman,

Yes I live in Queenstown, been in SG for many years. I usually fly with some friends at Punggol, at the large field area off Punggol Dr, and Edgefield Plains. Or, I go over to Johor and fly with some guys I know over there too. Once a month I catch up with some sportkite flyers who come down from Penang, and we get a good session in as well.

That would be very nice indeed! I live in Sengkang, just 5 mins drive to the same field:) I fly there every Sundays from 4.00pm onwards. On most weekdays about the same time as well;) Do let me know if you're around, I want to learn more.

As mentioned before, I am surprised that you have a concern with the SF 2.5's bridle..? If you feel it necessary then use the readily available 3 mm clear tubing. You may find heat shrink a little thin in the wall thickness, and wearing easily because of this. See how things pan out for your mod anyway.

No concern at all, actually I got mixed up, its the Soul that has that feature

Just a helpful hint for you. If you haven't seen them already, I would recommend you acquire copies of the Benson DVD's Trick or Treat and the earlier Benson DVD. Both are the most extensive teaching tool you could use for learning, and improving technically. Also Bell Chiu has some You Tube videos, that aren't bad either. Or if you catch up with me, I am sure you will have a great flying session too. No worries.

Yup, I have "Freestyle Pilot" DVD from Prism.

Don't be concerned that you are new to sportkiting. Just be openminded enough to all aspects of the discipline. As there is much more than just freestyle... Most of all enjoy your kiting, and thrive from the experience Layangman. We might catch up with you at some stage on the field.

Regards,

Merlion

Agree with that, its always nice feeling when I manage to do a trick for the very first time. What a rush!

Hello Layangman,

I am usually at Punggol field on the weekend's, though depending on my work schedule. Weekdays are out though because of work also, and sometimes if I am overseas flying sportkites. The Benson DVD's are far more extensive, and also allow for accelerated advancement than anything else put out there. You will see what I mean, if you were to view them.

I also fly Soul, and have for some time now. Very different feel at 2.4 specs, than the SF's at 2.3, and 2.5. The guy's I know over in Johor, are using Soul's also now.

The Soul is certainly, a very fine sportkite, though I have changed out the Dynamic frame to a Skyshark frame now. 7PT LE, P100 TS, P200 S, 7PT BS, this combination works great. I fly a lot of sportkites equipped with Skyshark frames these days.

I might see you there next weekend.

Regards,

Merlion