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Aspect Ratio is a term which loosely describes the ratio of width (wingtip to wingtip when laid flat) to length (Leading edge to trailing edge). A low aspect ratio kite may have an "AR" of say 3:1 ie it is 3 times the chord length (leading edge to trailing edge) from tip to tip. Aspect ratio is really Span squared divided by Area total, but now we are just getting technical and confusing!. Low Aspect kites are stable and have big power whilst High AR kites have speed, depower and aerodynamic efficiency. Both kites have their place although the industry has gone for moderate aspect kites almost entirely due to "All round" performance.
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Last Updated ( Saturday, 25 July 2009 )
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