Fractured Axel

SteveR · Tue Feb 10, 2004 8:23 pm

Whilst this may have the purists aghast, and seem like something out of Max Kiting.... has anyone /know anybody who has put a turbo bridle on the Phantom Elite? Is there any benefit in its trickability, and if so at the expense of how much of the precision. Recognising that the Phantom is no Gemini, its is also somewhat reluctant to yaw or pitch.
If anyone has any dimensions, this would also be helpful :lol:

Davey · Tue Feb 10, 2004 8:28 pm

http://www.wardley.org/kites/bridle/dihedral.html#Example_Dihedral_Active_Bridle_Phantom_Elite

Not a turbo bridle, but a dihedral active bridle for the PE.

Hope this helps m8.

SteveR · Tue Feb 10, 2004 8:43 pm

should have thought to have gone there first. lol

Zippy8 · Wed Feb 11, 2004 4:18 pm

I've put the dihedral active on my Phantom Elite UL. It's very sweet but, like you said, doesn't transform the kite into a Gemini. Do you want this anyway ? Enjoy the kite for what it is, don't decry it for what it isn't.

The PhanE has got a lovely groove to it's flying. If you flail at it, it'll sulk. Go with the flow and you'll be rewarded.

Mike.

SteveR · Wed Feb 11, 2004 10:15 pm

Mike, I think you answered my question perfectly...is it worth the change?? probably not!

Zippy8 · Thu Feb 12, 2004 8:15 am

SteveR wrote:
Mike, I think you answered my question perfectly...is it worth the change?? probably not!

In that case I haven't answered the question correctly :-)

It's worth the swap. It makes the smooth, smoother still. It doesn't transform the kite but why would you wish to ?

Mike.

SteveR · Sat Feb 28, 2004 10:30 am

Well, the phantom is under the knife this weekend, stats are level, no sign of tachycardia..yet. will let you know how the patient is when its come to

Fractured Axel

Turbo Phantom, anyone?

Turbo Phantom, anyone?