Fractured Axel

I'd been searching for a nice example of this little kite for ages. Then I managed to get a 'sail-only' on ebaY.

Many thanks to Nigel and to Tim for information on framing details and help sourcing appropriate materials.



Bill.

M2 - SUL



I wax told that this was the first SUL made by Ray and probably a prototype. There are a few differences to the M2s that I have seen. Most notably is that the stand-offs were simply 'glued' onto the sail for weight-saving. I understand that this was not good therefore I have changed it slightly to include moulded fittings.

It has gold thread for the stitching which I have not seen before:



It feels very light (weight in here when I've found the scales). Maybe I can fly it on one of those Summer evenings with a very light sea-breeze like we used to have.

Bill.

Great Benson Wasp Bill!

We must meet up and team fly them one day

Finished my Magnet UL. Pic taken before I tied the bridle, but it's ready to go now. Hasn't been flown due to the ridiculous wind here in Seattle, but hoping to get some relief soon.

Subtle but very nice design!

Looks very nIce but I'd have it as a standard, I alway feel that UL's should be in light colours.

I hope you enjoy it - I couldn't fly the Magnet worth a damn

-Frazer

Got our full set of T5s this week, and aired the standards yesterday:





Bit of a flight report, and more photos, here.

Beautiful kites, i have highest regards for Peter Taylor for his work and his excellent service.

As Mike wouldn't sell me his - got the man himself to make me a new one... Maiden flight in the early evening sun yesterday eve

Love to see Serpents fly, especially a mass launch of them!

sugarbaker wrote:

Finished my Magnet UL. Pic taken before I tied the bridle, but it's ready to go now. Hasn't been flown due to the ridiculous wind here in Seattle, but hoping to get some relief soon.

Nice looking kite. Really like the Magnet great fun to fly and the STD will fly real low. The UL should go really low. Nice job Steven.

Mike

Thanks Mike. I haven't flown it yet... still fighting with rain here in Seattle. Hopefully the coming weeks will present some good flying time.

. by mugenkite, on Flickr

UL and Standard r gone to Hawaii, Vented is for sale.
PM me if interested.

SiLVeR wrote:

Got the full set (thank you Mark) and flew them today. Wind was perfect ... could start with the UL and then the Standard to have a finish with the Vented :) could not have been better, flew um all three.
Also made some pictures:

JoE Talon Ultra Light
JoE Talon Standard
JoE Talon Vented















I still believe the Vented should have a Design Award ;)