I don't think that's the theory and I don't think that's the right experiment. My idea of what's happening is that if pressure is being applied to the LE, air flows into any or all struts that are open and as pressure comes off the LE it will lag momentarily before regaining it's rigidity. When I was having the problems I described in my other post the kite was cupping as it stalled, then springing back and flying fine at the edge of the window.By the way, when I pinch one strut, I will pinch either the left or the right. If the theory is correct, then the kite will turn faster in the pinched direction. Nope. Still turns the same.
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Also - Peter Frank - WTF? You always seem pretty thoughtful - but this is a safety issue that you are falling on the wrong side of so that you can keep your kite pretty? Have you ever had a bladder burst while you are riding? It's very nice to keep some flotation with you, especially in the cold water we both have.
Hi,Peter_Frank wrote: Anyways, I choose NOT to close and open my clips every single time I rig/derig my kites - because I ride A LOT !
What a waste of time in my eyes
Me too Peter 14.5 years and only one failure...but i always clip them..just in case..1 in a millionPeter_Frank wrote:
Anyways, I choose NOT to close and open my clips every single time I rig/derig my kites - because I ride A LOT !
What a waste of time in my eyes
And on the big kite I have taken the clips off, as it will be lighter
Yes, you can have a bladder failure - I've had one in 14 years
Peter
That is a very good question Mr. alden. Personally I never lock my "One pump" valves. I always leave them unlock so the air can flow freely between the LE and the other struts so my kites are balanced especially the SCREAMER models because of their performance. But I do lock the middle strut of my RENEGADE models in case something happens and I need floatation when I venture in the ocean since I use the Renegade model as my wave kites . And if it is a big day with big waves then I always make sure to lock all 3 struts on my RENEGADE or the SURF models for more floatation in case I get eaten or destroyed.Do kites fly better with strut inflation valves closed on a one pump system? It really seems that my Ozone Zephyr shows a difference when flying between all valves open and all valves closed. It seems to go upwind better with the strut valves closed. Maybe if the valves are all open the air in the bladders is moving around from chamber to chamber too much, and this causes some losses?
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