Fractured Axel Sport, Trick and Freestyle Kite Flying Forum 2021-07-18T16:34:13+01:00 https://fracturedaxel.co.uk/phpbb3/feed.php?f=21 2021-07-18T16:34:13+01:00 2021-07-18T16:34:13+01:00 https://fracturedaxel.co.uk/phpbb3/viewtopic.php?t=13838&p=138539#p138539 <![CDATA[Quad-Line Tricks and Flying • Re: revolution exp line help]]> Exult wrote:

The difference is so small so I’d guess that there is no immediate need. When starting out with quads I had a 25m line set and a 15m line set. Had a couple (~5-10?) sessions on the 25m, before going on two week vacation to a place (in Devon btw) where the beach only permitted the 15m lines. I also point to my previous answer to the beginner line length question ( viewtopic.php?f=7&t=13837#p138526 ). That being said, on a longer timescale you should get both longer and shorter lines (~3.5m – 40m) to be an as complete quad line pilot as possible and get a possibility to learn from a slightly different feedback. If pursuing with quads you should get various vented quads, possibly an indoor one, vary the LE stiffness by different spars, try non Rev-like (Hadzick-wings) quads…

A cheap way to progress and open up to frequent practising close to home (dependant on your area of course) is to make a short line set like 10m or so to make use of small fields/empty parkings. Extra cheap if you have an old broken dual line set around somewhere. OK during the phase when the unplanned landings are frequent you might want to stay on the 65ft lines, but on the other hand the walk of contemplation gets shorter with shorter lines. You can quickly launch again with short lines. While at it, my advice is not to wait very long going short lines just because it feels comfortable with longer lines. In general being comfortable with and learning something new is not the same thing. Polishing and building a firm base is something different but not any lesser. Go short line when (or just before) ready for it and kite “everywhere” and don’t care what any neighbours would think! My short line and my no wind kiting development got delayed by such considerations.

But currently, during your first sessions there is so much new to learn, so first get acquainted with the procedure and equipment. To increase the number of available sessions get a vented quad (apart from “For Sale & Wanted” in Fractured Axel you could try the “Börse” of Drachenforum). No more frequent crashes?– get short lines also.
hi thank you for your replys I think by the sound of things I have already bought a set of 120ft lines as they where cheap I have a set of 65ft that came with the exp so I prob go grab the 80ft and then split the 65ft to prob 40ft and 25ft then I will have a good selection of lines to be able to fly most places.
and I will keep my eyes out for a vented res or similar
Thanks for replys
Cliff

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2021-07-16T00:12:46+01:00 2021-07-16T00:12:46+01:00 https://fracturedaxel.co.uk/phpbb3/viewtopic.php?t=13838&p=138535#p138535 <![CDATA[Quad-Line Tricks and Flying • Re: revolution exp line help]]> Statistics: Posted by 711jrp — Fri Jul 16, 2021 12:12 am


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2021-07-15T07:56:54+01:00 2021-07-15T07:56:54+01:00 https://fracturedaxel.co.uk/phpbb3/viewtopic.php?t=13838&p=138530#p138530 <![CDATA[Quad-Line Tricks and Flying • Re: revolution exp line help]]> viewtopic.php?f=7&t=13837#p138526 ). That being said, on a longer timescale you should get both longer and shorter lines (~3.5m – 40m) to be an as complete quad line pilot as possible and get a possibility to learn from a slightly different feedback. If pursuing with quads you should get various vented quads, possibly an indoor one, vary the LE stiffness by different spars, try non Rev-like (Hadzick-wings) quads…

A cheap way to progress and open up to frequent practising close to home (dependant on your area of course) is to make a short line set like 10m or so to make use of small fields/empty parkings. Extra cheap if you have an old broken dual line set around somewhere. OK during the phase when the unplanned landings are frequent you might want to stay on the 65ft lines, but on the other hand the walk of contemplation gets shorter with shorter lines. You can quickly launch again with short lines. While at it, my advice is not to wait very long going short lines just because it feels comfortable with longer lines. In general being comfortable with and learning something new is not the same thing. Polishing and building a firm base is something different but not any lesser. Go short line when (or just before) ready for it and kite “everywhere” and don’t care what any neighbours would think! My short line and my no wind kiting development got delayed by such considerations.

But currently, during your first sessions there is so much new to learn, so first get acquainted with the procedure and equipment. To increase the number of available sessions get a vented quad (apart from “For Sale & Wanted” in Fractured Axel you could try the “Börse” of Drachenforum). No more frequent crashes?– get short lines also.

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2021-07-14T09:31:55+01:00 2021-07-14T09:31:55+01:00 https://fracturedaxel.co.uk/phpbb3/viewtopic.php?t=13838&p=138527#p138527 <![CDATA[Quad-Line Tricks and Flying • revolution exp line help]]> Thanks for any help
cliff

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2019-05-04T10:32:35+01:00 2019-05-04T10:32:35+01:00 https://fracturedaxel.co.uk/phpbb3/viewtopic.php?t=13529&p=137605#p137605 <![CDATA[Quad-Line Tricks and Flying • Re: Fulcrum]]>
How about: clockworks, bicycles, travelling bicycles, axels, 180 deg team turns and sudden start and stops in any direction - Are they also “transferable"? Perhaps I’m doing the Fulcrum a big injustice by viewing it through REV-like glasses when assembling this list? (However, it is not the case that I necessarily exclude anything not REV-like from by bag – e.g. I also appreciate the uniqueness of my Smithi Pro in relation to my other QLKs)

Do you get the same flying-a-sail-feeling or is it more like a dual line trick kite feeling when piloting the Fulcrum? Are catches and throws out of the question?

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2019-01-05T02:20:14+01:00 2019-01-05T02:20:14+01:00 https://fracturedaxel.co.uk/phpbb3/viewtopic.php?t=13529&p=137407#p137407 <![CDATA[Quad-Line Tricks and Flying • Re: Fulcrum]]> Love how it flies, the sound and the feel of it. Haven’t tried the UL frame yet.

https://youtu.be/VkM-T3sVM6A

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2018-10-16T08:37:22+01:00 2018-10-16T08:37:22+01:00 https://fracturedaxel.co.uk/phpbb3/viewtopic.php?t=13590&p=137161#p137161 <![CDATA[Quad-Line Tricks and Flying • Revolution EXP leading edge replacing]]> I broke the leading edge outer rod on my Revolution EXP. It is this kite: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JmkcytcNgfE Unfortunately in my country is not any shop where i can buy Rev parts and offer from neighbour country (Germany) is very expensive. For example: rod for 22 euro, postage 30 euro. I want to replace it with some rod. I tried Skyshark p100 but dont fit there. I need little bit wider inner diameter. Any tips for rods to replace please ?

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2018-10-04T21:22:27+01:00 2018-10-04T21:22:27+01:00 https://fracturedaxel.co.uk/phpbb3/viewtopic.php?t=13585&p=137150#p137150 <![CDATA[Quad-Line Tricks and Flying • Thirteen Videos!]]>
I just found out I have published thirteen videos on YouTube in Septemer! :-D

http://kites.aerialis.no/productive-month/

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2018-09-02T17:52:26+01:00 2018-09-02T17:52:26+01:00 https://fracturedaxel.co.uk/phpbb3/viewtopic.php?t=13577&p=137130#p137130 <![CDATA[Quad-Line Tricks and Flying • Re: Four Lines Fascination I and II]]>

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2018-08-28T06:44:10+01:00 2018-08-28T06:44:10+01:00 https://fracturedaxel.co.uk/phpbb3/viewtopic.php?t=13577&p=137127#p137127 <![CDATA[Quad-Line Tricks and Flying • Four Lines Fascination I and II]]>
Here's the story...
http://kites.aerialis.no/four-lines-fascination-1/ and http://kites.aerialis.no/four-lines-fascination-2/

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