It was advertised as a Manta Twin. I got it for $475 (USA) and $50 in gas money. Since buying it I have both seen pics and walked around both single and tandem Mantas. This looks way different. My avitar shows the forward wheel. Any and all info is welcome. Thanks for your knowledge and typing. dudevato
Your right that's NOT a Manta, about the only things in common are, built of aluminium, has a sail and 3 wheels (but different type from the Manta's).
But I do admire the welding.... VERY nice
Paul. Talking about Planks??[}:)]
dudevato. It should be a lot of fun regardless of what they said it was. Similar construction to the Mini re the chasis. Question;
Are you happy with your purchase??
Will you have Fun with it?
Will you learn from it?
Then "Don't worry, be happy"
By the way. What is with the Convex mirrors at the Stern
Ron
I saw it at superior a couple of times at the Nord Nationals it's mostly wood, theoretically FISlY class 5. If Nord didn't build it he would remember the story.
Mantas are assembled with hang glider fittings, not welded.
i do like it. I suspect it would be rather kindly to sail in a good breeze. all that welding on the ally would leave it all a bit soft, but it obviously works
Hey DudeVato....I went out to Superior Dry lake (near Barstow, Ca, USA) last weekend and got the full scoop!
It was called a Duster. It and several more were built by Nord Design (Nord Embroden) maybe 1980s? The frames are pretty much the same, but different owners have modified the wooden seat structure. Nord teaches welding, so many of his designs involve very nicely welded aluminum frames.
There was a smaller version built for teaching kids; it has an un-battened, boomless rig that roller furls around the mast and the same steering pedals and front end. I'll post some pictures when I get my car unpacked.
BTW those look like the original rear tires 8 in "smooth implement" right?
Blake
