The Profile

The profile is fairly simple in design and constuction, having one straight edge (to ease the sewing!) Each rib is of the same design so there is no need to worry about making various rib sizes. Yes, it does mean that the kite will appear to be 'boxy' when laid out on the ground, but because of it's high aspect ratio, and the amount of curve on the wing when brided, it tends to give a not so harsh shape when flying.

The nose of the kite has been intentionally cut at an angle to simplify the construction process.

As you will see from the above image, the primary bridles converge to a singular point, in this case the common point is 25% of the overall length of the rib.

The profile data
X 0 .5 1.7 4 6.5 8 10.2 13.1 16 25 30 35 39.1 44.5 75
Y 3.2 6.4 8 10.2 11.5 12.3 12.9 13.1 13.4 13.1 12.9 12 11.5 10.2 0
Y- 3.2 0
Mark along the appropriate ribs with a permanant marker at the following points where Y=0, X=7, 15, 30, 45. These represent where the primary bridles will attach.

The primary bridle is designed to be constructed in the same method as described as in Stunt Kites 2. A brief summary is the first 'pair' of bridle lines are attached via a V line to a secondary pair. The secondary bridle is attached to the V line with a lark's head knot, and this in turn attaches to the tertiary bridles with a lark's head.

View the bridle image again

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