Philippe Mal Posted January 20, 2014 Report Share Posted January 20, 2014 Hi there, My brand new B2 should have come with some weights to Axle and so on, but does anyone knows how they look like and where they should be? Can't find them in my package... And, second thing, How do you have the second LE rod installed? You just slide it in, and hope it doesn't move? Thanks, Philippe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reef Runner Posted January 20, 2014 Report Share Posted January 20, 2014 Philippe, Welcome to the forum. You should find all the answers that you are looking for, here on Kitelife. There is a great deal of knowledge here, and people are very willing to help. Just ask........... As for the B2, I have 3 of them (Std., Mid-Vent, & Full-Vent), as seen in my avatar. None of them came with weights, and unless they just started including them, I don't believe the B2 comes with weights. That is something that was included with the 1.5 B-series, and honestly, I don't think that many people ever use them. I'm sure someone else will chime in on this. As for the rods, I am not real clear, as to what you are asking, but, there should be three rods, that make up your leading edge. One rod should look different than the other two. The odd one should go in the center, and the other two are inserted into each end of the center rod. If you are not sure how they go, take them all out, and lay them on the floor. It will be pretty obvious, how they fit together. Once in the kite, you must pull on the end caps, from each end of the leading edge. Good luck.......... 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wayne Dowler Posted January 20, 2014 Report Share Posted January 20, 2014 No weights that I know of, come with the B-2! If you mean using both leading edge sets at once, yes, the second just rests in the pocket! But if you feel the need to use both, well it is probably too windy for that sail!! IMHO!! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reef Runner Posted January 20, 2014 Report Share Posted January 20, 2014 If you mean using both leading edge sets at once, yes, the second just rests in the pocket! But if you feel the need to use both, well it is probably too windy for that sail!! IMHO!! Ahh ! I didn't even think of that, Wayne. I'm sure that's exactly what Philippe was asking. I myself, have never doubled-up, a LE, with any Rev, and I agree, if you need two, it probably is too windy, unless of course, it's a full-vent.................but even then, who knows......... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Barresi Posted January 20, 2014 Report Share Posted January 20, 2014 Yup, all true... Also, because the sail to weight ratio is heavier on a B2, the weights would be overkill anyway - a stock B2 axels like crazy as it is. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SparkieRob Posted January 20, 2014 Report Share Posted January 20, 2014 I've never worried about doubling up Leading Edges in my B2. I'll run up to 20 mph with the 2 frame and everything else I'm game to fly in over that with the 3's. I've got the B2 Std. I place more emphasis on enjoyment than sail stretch though. And boy is a B2 F U N!!!! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Barresi Posted January 20, 2014 Report Share Posted January 20, 2014 Truth be told, I don't even use the stock rods in a B2 under 10 mph - too stiff, so I use Skyshark P90s. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Philippe Mal Posted January 20, 2014 Author Report Share Posted January 20, 2014 I meant doubling up indeed... I was just wondering because I'm leaving to Srilanka for 3 weeks, and was wondering if I need to take both rodsets with me or not... It's a pain to take them with me (plane and backpack) So I would minimize... On the other hand it would mean spares incase... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hasek Posted January 20, 2014 Report Share Posted January 20, 2014 Hey Phillipe, Here is a pic of how they come with the B-1.5's. The bags have been stapled to the literature on both my 1.5's. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Philippe Mal Posted January 20, 2014 Author Report Share Posted January 20, 2014 So , since John is answering the questions To go flying in the city centers , catching and throwing the B2, 33ft lines ok? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Barresi Posted January 20, 2014 Report Share Posted January 20, 2014 My standard urban length is 30ft... Might be a little long for a B2, try the 30-ish range, maybe down to 25ft if it still feels too loose. Also, I do strongly recommend 50# weight to lessen line drag. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SHBKF Posted January 20, 2014 Report Share Posted January 20, 2014 One inquiry & ten very helpful responses, an incredible amount of information here on KiteLife! Line weight & length can really change your kite's feel. Was flying a Blast on 150# x 80' yesterday. Wind picked up & I switched to my 1.5 B mid vent but stayed with the heavy lines as an experiment. Flew just fine but slowed the kite down & it was less responsive to small inputs. When the wind slowed the lines drooped with a big sag but the Rev still flew. Next time back to the 90# but now I know you can use 150's in higher winds. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SparkieRob Posted January 21, 2014 Report Share Posted January 21, 2014 30 feet is just nice for the B2 and I wouldn't go any shorter. For my Std, I've flown on 27, 25 and 20 feet and they feel very claustrophobic. Also you reaction time needs to be quick on the B2 anyway. I don't have any #50 spall mine are #90. If I was ever limited to take just one kite set up it would be this: B2 Std 2 wrap frame Prefer 50 foot lines but 30 would suffice 11" handles Hope this helps. Oh, I've now got magic sticks on my B2 so probably could push the top end a little higher... A word of warning though, above 15 mph on the B2 Std is very addictive, and sounds like a light sabre! 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reef Runner Posted January 21, 2014 Report Share Posted January 21, 2014 See, this place is just a treasure cove, chocked full of information 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bbailey49 Posted February 1, 2014 Report Share Posted February 1, 2014 Truth be told, I don't even use the stock rods in a B2 under 10 mph - too stiff, so I use Skyshark P90s. Less than 10 and the B2 is not the kite I'm pulling out of the bag anyways. It is a fun kite for its proper wind, though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mystainedskin Posted February 1, 2014 Report Share Posted February 1, 2014 With the proper frame...its a blast in any wind. Small, compact... slack line stuff is off the charts..pop it and watch it spin. I run 50# 50' and 30'...sometimes 80'. I am reaching for a B first....but my quick sessions lately are starting to roll towards the b2. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bbailey49 Posted February 1, 2014 Report Share Posted February 1, 2014 Doesn't suck to win one, either (no, I'm not jealous at all) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Philippe Mal Posted April 15, 2014 Author Report Share Posted April 15, 2014 Ok , Just getting back to the topic... I manage to axel my B2 without weights... But I don't get to axel the B-Pro. Is it because the flex in the race rods? Or should I add weight to the bottom of the vertical rods? Phil Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul LaMasters Posted April 15, 2014 Report Share Posted April 15, 2014 Technique and more practice, it's all there eventually, more slack, more "brake" in the tuning, step into it, spank it harder still! It's not the frame selected, or the use of weights, it's the pilot 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mystainedskin Posted April 16, 2014 Report Share Posted April 16, 2014 Totally agree with Paul. I was in the same boat for along time. Could axel the B2 off the charts but couldn't a B. Keep working at it and it will come. I found my issue was the proper "flic" of the handle in the power hand. Try running at the kite some in the beginning...as you do it more, techniques will improve to where you can pop them standing still. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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