James,

*Waves across from the western side of the paddock*..

Come across for some serious breezes..



In regard to your thoughts.. You are lucky in that you have Alexander Sails in your backyard so to speak.. If he can be talked into a development program you should get some interesting results.. His I14 kites are quick.. Only Fyfe kites from NZ seem to perform consistently better (imho)..

I will be interested in seeing how skiff technology in terms of sails translates into cat kites.. Im starting to suspect the cat kite will end up being closer to a "code 0" jib then the skiff genacker..



I agree with your assessment of kites.. But 17.5 sq meters isnt excessive.. Its about the same size as a 29er kite and Cherub.. Way less than the Javelin, way way less than the I14 kites.. Im just trying to get as much luff length as I can..