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Postby MissionMan » Wed Dec 21, 2005 6:53 pm

No prob, Bruno. Thanks for clarifying that for us. Its great to see you are watching the forums. I am happy corrected where incorrect, especially on an assumption like this. Unfortunately, I only compared the two while they were inflated and they looked identical when side by side.

The shockwave definitely doesn't have a concave trailing edge but unfortunately it cannot be seen from this picture. This is the one I tested.
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Postby fat blokes can fly » Wed Dec 21, 2005 7:31 pm

Bruno Leg....
We all appreciate your evolution of the sport but I don't think those coconut attachment points will ever take off.
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Postby brunolgx » Wed Dec 21, 2005 8:18 pm

I agree that knives or screwdrivers would be more efficient than coconuts for tightening the TE but not sure the owner would appreciate :wink:

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Postby Richard » Wed Dec 21, 2005 8:32 pm

Thank you, Bruno, for the revolution of the sport. I find more performance and safety and fun with the BOW design.

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Postby toyletbowl » Wed Dec 21, 2005 9:02 pm

kudos.

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Postby sq225917 » Wed Dec 21, 2005 9:35 pm

wisdom and humour....

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Postby fat blokes can fly » Wed Dec 21, 2005 9:45 pm

Thanks Sq, Bruno's not bad either!

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Postby brunolgx » Wed Dec 21, 2005 9:58 pm

:thumb: :thumb: :thumb: high level humour, Fat !

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Postby fat blokes can fly » Wed Dec 21, 2005 11:50 pm

Oh yeh bruno go for the fat jokes, anyone would think you'd inverted the LEI or something!!
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Postby John B » Thu Dec 22, 2005 12:51 am

Bruno –

Is the Nova your favorite kite thus far?
This one I have not flown yet, but would like too. I find all the new high projected kites very nice to fly.

I completely agree that these designs are a major step towards safety and performance.

Thanks for posting,

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