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1.3m ILE (had to be done)

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Created by lex123 > 9 months ago, 6 Apr 2010
lex123
NSW, 511 posts
6 Apr 2010 12:26PM
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Background: This is a 1.3m 2008 Naish Cult. Was given to importers to show as a "Model" the new Sigma series shape. It is fully inflatable and had various bridal attachment points but no Bridal. Slow day at work lead me to make a bridal and bar purely for **s and giggles sake but had awesome results.

Flies more like a standard ILE kite does rather than a trainer. Flies further to the window and does infact have some sheet control. At the time of flight it was blowing about 15knotts Gusting 18. Didn't produce a huge amount of power but a few tweaks to the configuration might change that.

Was just for fun, but if i can get it to a decent stage id be happy to lend it out to those teaching their young kids. Hope you enjoy
ps: any ideas would be appreciated.



Alex

flano
WA, 113 posts
6 Apr 2010 12:14PM
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this is so sick great work

superlizard
VIC, 702 posts
6 Apr 2010 2:19PM
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the best part is, if you forget your pump you can just inflate it by mouth...

bennie
ACT, 1258 posts
6 Apr 2010 2:35PM
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perfect size for this bloke


lex123
NSW, 511 posts
6 Apr 2010 8:53PM
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its like a maxi tampon. Does the de-power throw length change with kite size?

Flying Kiwi
WA, 258 posts
6 Apr 2010 8:36PM
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It looks like you missed the bit when you had to climb up the tree and get the kite down, as I drove past I thought it was a cabrinha!

Gav

lex123
NSW, 511 posts
6 Apr 2010 11:18PM
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Damn i thought we got away from that without anyone noticing. poor judgement of distances and a trainer kite that luffs just like a real one

oceanfire
WA, 718 posts
7 Apr 2010 8:17AM
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That's pretty sweet, good sewing detail.
Where'd you get the bladders?

WINDSURFnSNOW
NSW, 1612 posts
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7 Apr 2010 11:06AM
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Came complete with bladders. Is pretty much an exact replica - octopus inflation system and bridal. sweet little kite indeed. tweaked it out a bit now so hopefully the next windy westerly will get to try it out with a skateboard.

oceanfire
WA, 718 posts
7 Apr 2010 10:12AM
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Damn, I need to wake up before posting; I thought it was a home made jobbie.


No wonder the quality looked so good.

Sir V
QLD, 490 posts
10 Apr 2010 11:49AM
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The next question is .. can I buy it somewhere?

I'd like to get Mini into kiting but she is a little resistant. Maybe an inflatable Pink kite would do the trick...

info?

V

10 Apr 2010 1:01PM
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lex123 said...

Damn i thought we got away from that without anyone noticing. poor judgement of distances and a trainer kite that luffs just like a real one


LOL's

WINDSURFnSNOW
NSW, 1612 posts
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10 Apr 2010 1:20PM
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Sorry Vasco, the only one in AUS. welcome to come borrow it once iv worked out all t he kinks in it. Just waiting on a howling W'ly so i can try it on the mountain board.

Sir V
QLD, 490 posts
14 Apr 2010 11:58AM
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Maybe when you go overseas it will 'disappear' somewhere and then I can 'find it' on sale for a couple of dollars...

Wot u reckon? deal? I have a little girl in my house that would be very happy

03
SA, 65 posts
14 Apr 2010 12:07PM
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that is sweet haha



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