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HQ Tramontana vented frame

Sun May 18, 2014 7:50 pm

What frame should I put in a hq tramontana vented?
I have skyshark p300 and the same size normal carbon. Or 4mm excel?
I have lots of thin stuff for the standoffs etc.
And what should I use where?
Thanks in advance
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Re: HQ Tramontana vented frame

Sun May 18, 2014 10:02 pm

HQ recommend Avia .2300" pultruded for the vented Tram - thats roughly 6mm.

http://www.invento-hq.com/supportkites_e.php?art=Tramontana_vented

Someone has Avia .2200 ( 5.5mm) on ebay but that may be a bit on the light side. You could use 6mm Exel.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Avia-Sport-0-220-5-5mm-Carbon-fibre-tube-suitable-for-kites-etc-82-5cm-/261111283384?pt=UK_SportingGoods_Kites_Kitesurfing_CA&hash=item3ccb71feb8
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Re: HQ Tramontana vented frame

Sun May 18, 2014 10:19 pm

Whats the difference between exel 6mm and the p300 other than its a bit bigger?
Would you use the 6mm all over or just the leading edge? Spreaders? Spine?
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Re: HQ Tramontana vented frame

Sun May 18, 2014 10:43 pm

Hmmm...on checking my spar deflection chart, it seems that Avia .2300 falls between P300 and exel in terms of stiffness.

P300 - 0.287 + it's slightly larger
Avia - 0.350
Exel - 0.425

If you PM me your email I'll send you a copy.

HQ used Avia for the whole frame.
Current Bag:- HQ Shadow, Spiderkites Zodarion, Flying Wings Soul, Old blue HQ Jive , 'PAW' modded HQ Maestro II, Delta Hawk,