How do I make a cheap, easy power kite?
I don't live in a very windy place, but I have a weeklong yearly trip to the ocean and would like to try power kiting. I have never used a power kite, but have done a fair bit of stunt kiting and target practice on stationary kites. I want to build some thing quick that I wouldn't spend a ton of time on that I would only use for a week out of the year, that could pull possibly a sandboard or buggy, etc. Any advice is appreciated. Thanks!
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Making your own power kite is a major undertaking - dozens, even hundreds of panels to sew together, and then (depending on your chosen design), possibly lots of bridle lines to tie and adjust. If you're after an occasional use kite, you're best off buying a second-hand kite the appropriate size and type for your weight.
Aug 16, 2010. 6:27 AMmoerby
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http://www.kiteplans.org/planos/bache/bache.html ....... here is by far the simplest powerkite you can make and it is pretty strong9six square meters)and also look at a box kite... ... just translate the page and your good to go...(all lengths are in cm on page...) or make a C-Quad http://es.kiteplans.org/pln_778/
May 4, 2010. 7:43 PM-insertnamehere-
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look up Nasa Power Wings! they're the simplest kites to make, and pull like a truck!
Jun 24, 2010. 3:00 AMSomeRandomName
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A Nasa power wing consist only of a few panels and is easy to make yourself. It is not the most efficient with its low aspect ratio, but a surf kite with its thick leading edge isn't either. If you love buying expensive things like kiteman, then by all means do so. If you love making things yourself, then that is your better option.
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