Fractured Axel

The latest edition to my kitebag -my homebuild of Le Malard designed by Louis Sko.


P1010216 by honchoboy, on Flickr

Not flown it yet but am really happy with the way she looks - especially as it was made from bits and pieces lying around (hence the bright orange colour scheme). Was a great kite to build - had to use my brain as was just really following pictures and drawings


P1010237 by honchoboy, on Flickr


P1010234 by honchoboy, on Flickr

Material - Icarex
Frame -4mm carbon tube
Custom fittings
Really not sure about the bridle though so am expecting this to need playing with....


P1010233 by honchoboy, on Flickr


P1010230 by honchoboy, on Flickr

It is very very light so got real high hope for those non-wind days! It glided down my garden from a simple throw

Will fly it asap and report back...

Striking!! Curious to see pictures of it flying.

Hi
I built a mallard a while back and it is fun, wait till you fly it in some breeze. The frame flex makes it waddle like a duck, seriously funny. Your colour layout for the sail looks great. Nice kite.
Mike

looks great Ian. Im sure it will fly as good as it looks.

Steve

honchoboy wrote:

Will fly it asap and report back...

Thanks in advance !