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 Post subject: Could a Bi-Directional Kite Tack/Jibe Twice as Fast?
PostPosted: Sat Mar 17, 2012 8:02 pm 
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Some kind of tube kite with struts only and "no" leading edge 8) :lol:


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 Post subject: Re: Could a Bi-Directional Kite Tack/Jibe Twice as Fast?
PostPosted: Sat Mar 17, 2012 8:12 pm 
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Imagine a C kite with mains in the middle and two bars, one for each edge.
Crazy, but plausible.


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 Post subject: Re: Could a Bi-Directional Kite Tack/Jibe Twice as Fast?
PostPosted: Sat Mar 17, 2012 8:31 pm 
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A foil kite with non-return air inlets on both the leading and trailing edge. Foil kites reverse launch easily, so they already have the ability to fly backwards.


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 Post subject: Re: Could a Bi-Directional Kite Tack/Jibe Twice as Fast?
PostPosted: Sat Mar 17, 2012 8:38 pm 
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ZigZag wrote:
A foil kite with non-return air inlets on both the leading and trailing edge. Foil kites reverse launch easily, so they already have the ability to fly backwards.


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 Post subject: Re: Could a Bi-Directional Kite Tack/Jibe Twice as Fast?
PostPosted: Sat Mar 17, 2012 11:40 pm 
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SupaEZ wrote:
Some kind of tube kite with struts only and "no" leading edge 8) :lol:

:lol:
Surely you are trying to regain your top position. :winner2:
Have you registered for this new entry?


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 Post subject: Re: Could a Bi-Directional Kite Tack/Jibe Twice as Fast?
PostPosted: Sun Mar 18, 2012 12:19 am 
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A foil stunt kite got handles, and can be reversed immediately in flight "anywhere" :thumb:

Actually really fun and quite amazing to see and do :naughty:

You could call it a "twintip of kites" as it has the exact same option as a twintip - can go straight out and just stop and go reverse, without turning 8)

:D Peter


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 Post subject: Re: Could a Bi-Directional Kite Tack/Jibe Twice as Fast?
PostPosted: Sun Mar 18, 2012 1:30 am 
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alexrider wrote:
SupaEZ wrote:
Some kind of tube kite with struts only and "no" leading edge 8) :lol:

:lol:
Surely you are trying to regain your top position. :winner2:
Have you registered for this new entry?


I HAVE TO DO MORE THAN START A NEW POST TO REGISTER ??
PLEASE ENLIGHTEN ME MR.JUDGE :idea: :idea: :idea:


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 Post subject: Re: Could a Bi-Directional Kite Tack/Jibe Twice as Fast?
PostPosted: Sun Mar 18, 2012 1:38 am 
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Peter_Frank wrote:
A foil stunt kite got handles, and can be reversed immediately in flight "anywhere" :thumb:

Actually really fun and quite amazing to see and do :naughty:

You could call it a "twintip of kites" as it has the exact same option as a twintip - can go straight out and just stop and go reverse, without turning 8)

:D Peter


THAT'S RIGHT
"TWINTIP OF KITES" COMBINED WITH A TWINTIP BOARD
MAY VERY WELL MAKE YOU CHANGE DIRECTION 2 TIMES FASTER

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 Post subject: Re: Could a Bi-Directional Kite Tack/Jibe Twice as Fast?
PostPosted: Sun Mar 18, 2012 2:10 am 
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This could add a hole new level to free style. :)


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 Post subject: Re: Could a Bi-Directional Kite Tack/Jibe Twice as Fast?
PostPosted: Sun Mar 18, 2012 10:28 am 
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SupaEZ wrote:
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I HAVE TO DO MORE THAN START A NEW POST TO REGISTER ??
PLEASE ENLIGHTEN ME MR.JUDGE :idea: :idea: :idea:

Dear SupaEZ, you must register whenever it is not clear to all, as seems the case here, that the question is feigned silliness, plain silliness, or a stroke of genius. You get extra points when it's genuine.

Don't you know the rules, even in anticipation?
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