Post by John on Sept 26, 2013 14:00:28 GMT
Two delta kite recipients have reported back this week that the spreader spars on their kites have broken.
It is important to remember that all kites have an upper wind speed limit.
Has anyone else broken a spar?
Try not to fly in winds above 20mph as this will put both camera and kite at risk.
Aim for situations were leaves and small (to possibly medium) branches are moving not large branches or entire trees.
10-15mph is ideal.
If you are unsure, check the weather forecast. It is a good way to get a feel for wind speeds.
www.metoffice.gov.uk/
www.bbc.co.uk/weather/
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Beaufort_scale / snaps.boards.net/attachment/download/2
Be wary of handing the kit to someone who has no idea what they are doing, unless you are going to supervise them.
These are not the kites of childhood where you need a gale and to run like the clappers to get them to fly ;o)
Kites are not a blunt instrument but a delicate scientific tool.
(Having said that, when Jim and I were out with the Edinburgh University Archaeological Society, in Edinburgh last week, we flew in very strong winds. Jim used a higher wind speed Dan Leigh, Trouper Delta and the students and I flew their Power Sled 24. I also flew the near indestructible HQ FF 2.0, but was almost pulled over!!)
It is important to remember that all kites have an upper wind speed limit.
Has anyone else broken a spar?
Try not to fly in winds above 20mph as this will put both camera and kite at risk.
Aim for situations were leaves and small (to possibly medium) branches are moving not large branches or entire trees.
10-15mph is ideal.
If you are unsure, check the weather forecast. It is a good way to get a feel for wind speeds.
www.metoffice.gov.uk/
www.bbc.co.uk/weather/
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Beaufort_scale / snaps.boards.net/attachment/download/2
Be wary of handing the kit to someone who has no idea what they are doing, unless you are going to supervise them.
These are not the kites of childhood where you need a gale and to run like the clappers to get them to fly ;o)
Kites are not a blunt instrument but a delicate scientific tool.
(Having said that, when Jim and I were out with the Edinburgh University Archaeological Society, in Edinburgh last week, we flew in very strong winds. Jim used a higher wind speed Dan Leigh, Trouper Delta and the students and I flew their Power Sled 24. I also flew the near indestructible HQ FF 2.0, but was almost pulled over!!)
