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== Kites ==
== Kites ==
* Prism Quantum
* '''Prism Quantum'''
* Revolution Supersonic
* Revolution Supersonic
* Revolution Shockwave
* Revolution Shockwave
* Revolution Power Blast 2-4
* Revolution Power Blast 2-4
* '''Revolution 1.5 SLE'''
== 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.kiteshop.co.uk kiteshop.co.uk]
* [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]
* [http://www.kitesrus.com/Merchant2/merchant.mvc?page=K/PROD/PKRF/RPB2QKBRK Revolution Promo video]
* [http://www.revkites.com/main/ Revolution Kites]
* [http://www.simian-studios.ca/kites.html Simian Studios Kites]
* [http://club.aerialis.no/cms/modules/wfsection/article.php?page=1&articleid=4 Tips og Hint: Hvilken drage skal jeg velge?]
* [http://www.kitelife.com/archives/issue52/b-series52/index.htm John Barresi Signature Series 1.5 review]

Latest revision as of 12:43, 31 May 2011

Kites

  • Prism Quantum
  • Revolution Supersonic
  • Revolution Shockwave
  • Revolution Power Blast 2-4
  • Revolution 1.5 SLE

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

Shops

References