John Barresi Posted October 31, 2018 Report Share Posted October 31, 2018 Glad we had a chance to look at the Kymera together. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
guitarmaker Posted November 12, 2018 Report Share Posted November 12, 2018 Hi John and friends. I have a beautiful new Kymera and have not flown it yet. I was surprised at the looseness of the upper center of the sail on each side. I assume there is a reason for it and that was designed into the kite - right? What exactly is the theory and behavior of it being that loose? How does it affect the trick ability and flying behavior? I have a lot of good quality dual-line stunt kites and none seem to be that way... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Barresi Posted November 12, 2018 Report Share Posted November 12, 2018 Aye, bear in mind the Kymera is a now discontinued design targeted to intermediate pilots, but the “looseness” takes on some shaping once the sail is loaded - more sail area with the same frame specs, creates some channeling. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
guitarmaker Posted November 12, 2018 Report Share Posted November 12, 2018 Hi John! Thanks for the kind reply... Yes, I understand it's discontinued and suspected it was for intermediate fliers. I'm sorry, what does 'channeling' means? Do you mean tracks straighter? How would that looseness affect fades and back tricks in general? It seems the foil of the sail would change a great deal depending whether it's facing you or facing away like in some back tricks, fade, etc. Do you have any new dual line design coming out soon? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Barresi Posted November 12, 2018 Report Share Posted November 12, 2018 Channeling refers to directing the airflow in the sail, deeper channels (the billow in the sail) affect how the air moves as it hits and leaves the sail. How does it affect the back tricks? Well, the sail certainly does “give in” when air hits the back, but you tell me how it works... As for new dual lines, YES, hoping to roll out some new ones under Kite Forge sometime next year - we already have the Kaiju indoor kite with plans in the works for a trickier indoor model and a “true blue” trickable team kite (balance of trick and precision)... Stay tuned. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
guitarmaker Posted November 13, 2018 Report Share Posted November 13, 2018 Thanks for the explanation John. All the best on the new designs! I look forward to seeing them. The Kaiju is amazing... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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