Dean750 Posted May 16, 2009 Report Share Posted May 16, 2009 I'm curious as to why dual line kites don't seem to have the wide range or multiple abilities of say the MEFM? MEFM, wind range, 1 to 30 mph. If you like to tweak with your kite, this is the one for you. Each side of the bridle is tunable in two areas. Upper portion of the bridle controls angle of attack, lower controls turning radius. 4 colors on both the top and bottom. Red, extreme light wind, high wind supposedly, blue, still flys in light wind but offers more feeling and slows the turn speed, green, and black, both settings are for light to medium wind, most feeling, most precise. And thats just for stock outta the bag. Now figure that on top of all that there are two removable spacers on each side of the center T which changes the width of the tips and the depth of the sail. Theres also 2 top spreaders. Long for both spacers or 1 spacer in on the center T, short for 1 spacer or no spacers. Basically theres no real end as to how tunable this kite is. It has a HUGE wind range and will do just about any trick you throw at it. (Doesn't seem to like wrap ups and I learned a kick ass trick trying to learn the Jacobs Ladder which I still haven't learned with my MEFM. But it'll do everything else. This kite is VERY precise. Some say it has too much over steer. You get used to how to control this kite like you do any other. It's not really over steer, it's WAY SMALLER control inputs than most kites out there. Took me a few minutes to learn how to make a crisp 90 turn on JB's SUL Shiva. Seemed like even though I was push pulling the turns it took 3 times the arm throw to complete the turn compared to my MEFM. My father and I have always thought the MEFM was the Cadillac of all dual line kites. Just curious as to why no other kite out there after all the supposed furtherment of kiting can touch a kite that isn't made by the original kite maker? The original is still the best. I miss Big Easy Kites Dean My fathers 1 of a kind MEFM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Easy Posted May 16, 2009 Report Share Posted May 16, 2009 Hey thanks Dean, I far as I'm concerned, you are singing to the choir. Maybe these days you may even be singing a solo ;-) I've got some new ideas. Anybody have a sewing machine for sale? Katrina took mine away. Most Excellent Regards, Ray Bordelon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dean750 Posted May 17, 2009 Author Report Share Posted May 17, 2009 Hey thanks Dean,I far as I'm concerned, you are singing to the choir. Maybe these days you may even be singing a solo ;-) I've got some new ideas. Anybody have a sewing machine for sale? Katrina took mine away. Most Excellent Regards, Ray Bordelon At the time it was a spendy all around Comp. kite that apparently not many knew about. Warren and I have been in contact. A while ago unfortunatly. My duallies are so old and have been flown so much that other than my Fizz Kites (Benson Kites for those who don't know) Box of Tricks they're all broke. LOL, broke the left upper bridle last time out on my MEFM. Anyone in the know, knows thats a REAL cow. (Clam Shell Fittings.) Now I'm flying my fathers when I fly dual line. But for those eyes that may read this post, the M is gone. What about the Maxi? I so still need one of those. To match my fathers. Any tips as to how to set up the Wedgee bridle? Was that a precision kite? Non marked bridle like that took tweakin to a whole nother level. Sure I'm outta wack with it. Other than missing the trailing edge stand off fitting. Between the Revolution and Dad's MEFM, I'm torn. Still PROUD to know I own and have flown the TURDS (for those censors watching ) out of my kites and that as far as dual line is concerned, the Bordelon MEFM and the Herb Weldon Synchro's are the kites that have brought the most joy to my life and still OUT PERFORM any kite of the time and since for the most part. Not counting the Bazzer B Pro. Dean 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Easy Posted May 17, 2009 Report Share Posted May 17, 2009 LOL, broke the left upper bridle last time out on my MEFM. Anyone in the know, knows thats a REAL cow. (Clam Shell Fittings.) Dean please help me out here with an interpretation (REAL cow?). All you need is an aluminum rivet and a pair of pliers and some bridle material to fix it. If you can't find that let me know. I'll look around. Worst case scenario...get a hot knife, cut some pockets in the leading edge and install traditional spreader connectors. Back to your original question. From a business perspective, it doesn't make a lot of sense to attempt build a kite that does it all, when it is much more profitable to sell 4 different kites. I don't mean to disparage anyone with a profit motive. I am a dyed in the wool capitalist...maybe not the sharpest tool in the shed when it comes to running a kite manufacturing business. Example - I patented the clam shell fittings and let the turbo bridle (infinity bridle) become public domain. I have a bunch of stuff that I am putting together that I will be offering for sale. Kites, sails etc. Maybe I can raise enough capital to buy a new sewing machine Most Excellent Regards, Ray Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dean750 Posted May 17, 2009 Author Report Share Posted May 17, 2009 The REAL cow metioned is just my way of saying it's not really an on the field fix. Unless you happen to have the rivet and that line of the bridle extra. I don't, but Keith at The Kite Company can fix it for me. I just need to get over to Newport to get it done. But, my MEFM isn't really flyable anymore. Most of the leach line is exposed and the sail is stretched to the point that I'd need to extend the spine and LE rods with new bungee's to get the sail tight enough to fly like it's supposed to. Well that all and I had to combine pieces of mine to keep Dad's going so I'd have a proper M to fly. My M is a visual testiment as to my time learning to fly. Takes alot to make a sail look as OLD as mine looks. So it's going up on my wall along with my first B Series Rev sail. Can't wait to see what your getting going. I may even end up splitting my flying time between dual and quad line. JB, if you did, you didn't really see that last statment. Dean Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Barresi Posted May 18, 2009 Report Share Posted May 18, 2009 Great to see you in the community again Ray, been too long... Welcome, I'm looking forward to seeing any new developments! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Easy Posted May 19, 2009 Report Share Posted May 19, 2009 Great to see you in the community again Ray, been too long... Welcome, I'm looking forward to seeing any new developments! Thanks John, I am glad to be here. As a matter of fact, I am glad to be anywhere I have been away for too long. Back when I started my kiting career, my two sons were young. When I began to realize how expensive kids are, I decided that I need a "real" job. Now that the boys are grown, I'm back...maybe...if I can just remember how to fly a kite :confused!: M.E. Regards Ray Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3wrapframe Posted October 4, 2014 Report Share Posted October 4, 2014 Hi I have a beautiful MEFM that is missing its standoffs, does anyone know where I can get the measurements for replacements? Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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