New Tech Kites New Tech Kites Discussion Forum    FAQ   Search   Memberlist   Usergroups   Register   Profile   Log in to check your private messages   Log in  FC - anyone else having this problem?          New Tech Kites Forum Index -> Sport Kites View previous topic :: View next topic   Author Message yellow1 Wind Seeker Joined: 10 Apr 2006 Posts: 1 Posted: Mon May 15, 2006 3:23 pm    Post subject: FC - anyone else having this problem? so i'm just learning how to trick, and after watching a video or three, i drive out to the kite field, and try to pull off a few tricks (both planned and accidental) and what happens? tip wrap. ugggh! how does one recover from a tip wrap, while in mid-air? better yet, how does one avoid a tip wrap, in the first place? what can i do about the end caps on the FC, to make them non-attractive to 150# spectra? any help would be appreciated, thanks! Back to top winged v Kite Enthusiast Joined: 17 May 2005 Posts: 48 Location: Wrightsville,PA. USA Posted: Tue May 16, 2006 11:17 am    Post subject: yellow1, Tip wraps come from not enough slack from the non popping hand. When popping a axle push your other hand forward enough so that the line will drop enough to let the wing come around and not pickup the fly line.Depending on the wind speed it will be helpful to move forward also. Getting out of a tip wrap in mid air is kind of hit or miss.Try spinning the other direction and maybe you will and maybe you wont get out of it,but proper slack will keep the line off your "endcap". Getting used to the kite and the inputs will get you over the wraps. _________________ Rick Flying in the winds of change. Back to top Chris Mile High Club Joined: 12 May 2005 Posts: 231 Location: Austin, TX Posted: Tue May 16, 2006 1:42 pm    Post subject: lack of slack _________________ "Fly a kite for a child and you entertain them for the day. Teach a child to fly a kite and you entertain them for life." Back to top spilly Wind Seeker Joined: 11 Nov 2005 Posts: 9 Location: UK Posted: Wed May 17, 2006 4:43 pm    Post subject: Re: FC - anyone else having this problem? yellow1 wrote: what can i do about the end caps on the FC, to make them non-attractive to 150# spectra? Try Long leaders made from bridle line. Measure enough for 2 wraps & finishing halfway up the back of the kite. Back to top ericska Wind Rider Joined: 05 Apr 2006 Posts: 50 Location: North Borneo Posted: Wed May 17, 2006 9:57 pm    Post subject: Hi spilly, are you mean longer tow point? Thanks. _________________ My kites in webshots.com Back to top spilly Wind Seeker Joined: 11 Nov 2005 Posts: 9 Location: UK Posted: Fri May 19, 2006 12:48 pm    Post subject: Attach about 5' feet of bridle line to each of the pig tails & then attach your lines to ends. Back to top ericska Wind Rider Joined: 05 Apr 2006 Posts: 50 Location: North Borneo Posted: Tue May 23, 2006 1:17 am    Post subject: Got it! Thanks. _________________ My kites in webshots.com Back to top spilly Wind Seeker Joined: 11 Nov 2005 Posts: 9 Location: UK Posted: Tue May 23, 2006 4:25 pm    Post subject: This dosn't cure every line wrap, it does reduce them drastically. Remember however, they do add drag which can affect your kite in low wind conditions. Back to top Display posts from previous: All Posts1 Day7 Days2 Weeks1 Month3 Months6 Months1 Year Oldest FirstNewest First         New Tech Kites Forum Index -> Sport Kites All times are GMT - 5 Hours Page 1 of 1   Jump to: Select a forum New Tech News----------------News and Updates Products----------------Single Line KitesSport KitesPower KitesAir-YOsReviewsSpirit QuadVideosFlight School Videos Activities----------------Events Community----------------Getting StartedFlight SchoolFor Sale/TradeWantedKite LoungeGeneral Discussion  You cannot post new topics in this forum You cannot reply to topics in this forum You cannot edit your posts in this forum You cannot delete your posts in this forum You cannot vote in polls in this forum Powered by phpBB © 2001, 2005 phpBB Group