mickshep
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Re: Learning to fly a kite
Now that sounds like a relatively easy way of going about things,
thanks, Mike
Now that sounds like a relatively easy way of going about things,
thanks, Mike
Spinnaker 1.5oz
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charles_reed
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Re: big scarey kites
Not really - it's a very medium-size kite, such as you'd expect to have on any 10m fractional rig.
In fact it's the size of kite you'd expect on an 8m masthead rig - well within single-handed capabilities.
If it has a radial head it will be quite useful for broad reaching in apparent winds of >7 knots.
I doubt it will set in under 5 knots apparent.
I shouldn't worry about the top end - your nerve will give out and the boat definitely let you know long before you ever get there.
Good luck - next to the roller genoa the GP spinnaker is the most used foresail in my wardrobe and I guess you'll find it equally useful.
Not really - it's a very medium-size kite, such as you'd expect to have on any 10m fractional rig.
In fact it's the size of kite you'd expect on an 8m masthead rig - well within single-handed capabilities.
If it has a radial head it will be quite useful for broad reaching in apparent winds of >7 knots.
I doubt it will set in under 5 knots apparent.
I shouldn't worry about the top end - your nerve will give out and the boat definitely let you know long before you ever get there.
Good luck - next to the roller genoa the GP spinnaker is the most used foresail in my wardrobe and I guess you'll find it equally useful.
