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What is a "Bow" kite and why's it different? |
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A "bow" kite was so named after the first Flat span bridled kite, the Cabrinha Crossbow. A "bow or Flat kite" is so named due to it's more flat centre section which comes from having the Leading Edge supported by a bridle, hence the name SLE or Supported Leading Edge. These kites have flat centre spans, and raked back or swept wingtips and a bridle connecting the front lines to the leading edge. This design is more efficient and allows amazing de-powerability but is inherently unstable. The design also called for pulleys on the bar for the back outside lines which significantly increased bar pressure and decreased "feel". These kites were the first of the super depowering kites and have brought with them an element of increased safety
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Last Updated on Saturday, 25 July 2009 18:28 |
