That kite looks like it's got a looong luff--true?
That is true. it doesn't have a much margin at all. We really needed to make the bowlines small as possible else the luff would be slack.
I want to do more testing, but the first test was succesful, it was easy and fast then.
My kite is getting a lot of holes in it since it's from '03, so I've got to get a new one soon.
I'm on the same trajectory. I don't have to many holes in it but the cut is not entirely correct leading to high sheet loads that my 58 kg crew doesn't really appreciate. Neither do I when singlehanding. The Landenberger spi is definately better in the respect and so I'm seriously considering a new spi as well. That is why I was so interested in testing this spi.
For now I'm still looking to order a Landenberger spi. I liked his spi design for the Stealths, it was really good there and I like his Blade spi design as well. This gives me more assureances that he can make a proper spi for my custom Taipan F16.
But hopefully I get to test it a few more times in different conditions before I order.
However I will ask for a few more centimeters of luff margin.
Wouter
