Preparation 2
The choice of materials will differ depending on a number of factors however we recommend using the following.
Sail cloth | Icarex | 1.5 yards if using only one colour |
Leading edge | 3" wide Dacron | 3 yards + extra for reinforcements |
Bungee | 1/8" bungee | 1 yard? |
End caps | Rev end caps suitable for choice of rods | 2 LE end caps, 4 vertical end caps |
Bridle | 90 lbs Dacron | 15 feet? |
Screen | Marine quality screen | 1.5 yard x 1' |
Thread | 500 meters? | |
Double sided tape | 3M... | 1 dispenser |
Rods | original Rev rods | 5 in total |
To make this kite you will require the following tools
Sewing machine capable of straight and zigzag stitches
Needles size ? for Icarex and size ? for Dacron
Hot knife to cut Dacron leading edge and reinforcements
Sheers of good quality
Straight ruler 1 yard
Measuring tape
Masking tape 3" wide