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== Sail == | |||
* Mylar | |||
* Ripstop Nylon | |||
== Rods == | |||
* Carbon | |||
* Fiberglass | |||
== Terminology == | == Terminology == | ||
* Winder - To gather and store the line | * Winder - To gather and store the line | ||
* Bridle - Towing crosspoint connecting the main line via legs to the kite | * Leading Edges - Outer-top rod holding the sail straight | ||
* Leading Edge Fittings - Connecting piece on the leading edge for the upper and lower spreader rods | |||
* Trailing edge - Back-end of the sail, behind the lower spreader | |||
* Spreaders - Rods connecting via the leading edge fittings and holding the wings erect and seperated. Lower spreader is held perpendicular to the spine via a T connector | |||
* Spine - Vertical rod in the center of the sail | |||
* Stand-offs - Flexible rods holding the trailing edge away from the lower spreader | |||
* Sail Clips - Connecting pieces on the wings for the stand-off rods | |||
* Wing-tip Knock - Notch on the end of the leading edge rods to hold back and tension the sail | |||
* Bridle - Towing crosspoint connecting the main line via short legs to the kite | |||
* Towing / tow point - End of the bridle where the mail line is connected | |||
* Diamond kite - Classic one-line kite, formed like a diamond | |||
== Shops == | |||
* [http://www.windpowersports.com windpowersports.com] | |||
* [http://www.kitesinc.com kitesinc.com] | |||
== References == | == References == | ||
* [http://www.xs4all.nl/~pdj/bridling.htm How to get the bridle right] | * [http://www.xs4all.nl/~pdj/bridling.htm How to get the bridle right] | ||
* [http://www.kitesinc.com/Info/Launching.php Kite Launching] | |||
* [http://www.kitesinc.com/Info/Care.php Kite Care] | |||
* [http://www.kitesinc.com/Info/Anatomy.php Kite Anatomy] | |||
Revision as of 23:30, 9 March 2008
Kites
- Prism Quantum
- Revolution Supersonic
- Revolution Shockwave
- Revolution Power Blast 2-4
Sail
- Mylar
- Ripstop Nylon
Rods
- Carbon
- Fiberglass
Terminology
- Winder - To gather and store the line
- Leading Edges - Outer-top rod holding the sail straight
- Leading Edge Fittings - Connecting piece on the leading edge for the upper and lower spreader rods
- Trailing edge - Back-end of the sail, behind the lower spreader
- Spreaders - Rods connecting via the leading edge fittings and holding the wings erect and seperated. Lower spreader is held perpendicular to the spine via a T connector
- Spine - Vertical rod in the center of the sail
- Stand-offs - Flexible rods holding the trailing edge away from the lower spreader
- Sail Clips - Connecting pieces on the wings for the stand-off rods
- Wing-tip Knock - Notch on the end of the leading edge rods to hold back and tension the sail
- Bridle - Towing crosspoint connecting the main line via short legs to the kite
- Towing / tow point - End of the bridle where the mail line is connected
- Diamond kite - Classic one-line kite, formed like a diamond
