Feyd
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Video Launching a flat F-Arc
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Cheddarhead
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I can soooooo relate to that video. Been there and done that a number of times. No fun in this book of arcs.
SS Turbine 17m
SS Rally 14m
SS Rally 12m
SS RPM 10m
SS Rally 8m
SS Rally 6m
FS Speed 3 15m dlx
FS Peak 2 6m
Ozone Frenzy 9m
Ozone Access XT 6m
PL Farc 1200
What I ride:
Home brew buggy
Volkl race tiger DH 210
Dynastar DH 218
Blizzard Cochise 185
Steepwater 179 twin tip
Aboards Reverse 161
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acampbell
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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.
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Kamikuza
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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!
Yeah... I got a kite. Or two...
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Feyd
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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!
Chris Krug-Owner @ Hardwater Kiting. Authorized Dealer of Ozone, Flysurfer, HQ kites.
www.hardwaterkiter.com 603-986-2784
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