Feyd - 28-1-2011 at 03:20 PM
Just a quick vid of an F-Arc being launched with almost zero air in it.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sdBV2njwwJg
Cheddarhead - 28-1-2011 at 03:45 PM
I can soooooo relate to that video. Been there and done that a number of times. No fun in this book of arcs.
acampbell - 28-1-2011 at 05:11 PM
Huh. Did I see that right? Did you launch it off its back straight at you like a foil? I certainly know the front line pumping action.
Kamikuza - 28-1-2011 at 05:52 PM
Good job on the relaunch!
The other day, I bowtied my Synergy on launch after I completely filled it - the downwind spar dragged across and didn't get up into the wind and
instead, the wind blew it backwards. I know how it happens now so I can avoid that I think :D anyway, noodled around trying to get the bowtie sorted
and got the kite laid out correctly again, and relaunched with about 25% filled - no worries!
Feyd - 28-1-2011 at 06:48 PM
Yes, launched like a foil. Lots of shifting front/rear line tension. You can see the leaders shifting ever so slightly.
Glad I didn't walk back!