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Safety System I'm looking to improve the safety of my 5m Flysurfer Maniac. It's currently a three line system with a safety leash attached to the break lines. Here are some problems I would like to fix: 1) To launch the kite in depower mode, you have to be hooked in to the chicken loop. I would like to be able to launch the kite unhooked in depower mode. 2) The safety system does not depower as much as I would like. I want to install an FDS to fully depower the kite. Would I have to convert to a four line setup first before adding FDS. Lastly, I would like to make it so the FDS is activated when you let go of the bar, no unhooking/safety release necesary. Would it be possible to do this while keeping the bar low pressure? (currently it is pressurless). Is this system possible? , how hard might it be to make. I'd also like to keep it simple(less chance malfunction). If it makes thing easier I may also be willing to switch to a handles setup would I be able to get the full depower range with handles? Thanks.

The setup I am considering is this: Kites: 12m mastair, 9m speedair (Moded to quad-line with additional fifth line FDS) (I was told these kites would work best as they are more traction based than newer kites and don't have the lift. (Which ofcourse I dont want.) Kayaks: Necky Nootka Outfitter(22-ft, about 430lbs (USA) with both passengers), Seaward Passat(22-ft) (about 410lbs with both passengers) When to fly: Calm days when the waves are not up. 5-15mph winds. (afernoon trips for now) Set-up: Both boats are very seaworthy. But if going off of down wind, I could add outriggers for a trimaran setup or connect the boats together (maybe 10 ft apart) to make a catamaran. (Could a keel be as simple as cutting two boards into fin shapes and connecting the tops of the boards with a perpendicular third board and fitting this over the center of the boat?). As far as being able to let the kite drift down wind while letting out the lines: Do you think I am able? This would work well in mild conditions right? I could also just launch from the shore then launch the boat with the kite in the air right? I think I would have to modify my boats more for sailing. I would definitely have to add outriggers and a keel then. Also, I would have to cut a mast hole in the middle of my Kevlar boat (Need to buy special equipement for that). I would think that the tipping forces in sailing would be greater that kiting, all of the power from the kite goes to a point relatively low to the kayak, wheras mast and sail is like a giant lever. I am considering either harnessing the kite to me or the boat deck. If I get into trouble I can just activate the FDS or a quick release system. Thanks for your comments.

Hi, I am looking to help power my 22 foot double sea kayak(s) with a kite. I think a closed cell foil kite would be best. Most of the kite sold for kayaking are single line open cell foil sleds. While the are nice and simple, they are unmanuverable, and the angle with respect to the boat cannot be ajusted; it goes where the wind blows. In a situation in which the wind picks up unexpectedly, the only option might be to cut the line and lose the kit Also, going up wind would be next to impossible. Furthermore it may become an anchor when it hits the water. The advantage of a closed cell-foil quad line kite is the ability to control the angle, water relaunch, and total depower(FDS) if necessary. Any suggestions? My boats are each about 22ft long and 30 in wide. I may also add outriggers/daggar board which would drasticly increase stability. Any thoughts on apropriate size?

Eoin, send me an e-mail on what would be good pricing, thanks. (email above)

What are your prices? I'm already probable getting a 9m speedair. How is the stability on the pulse in comparison? Are the repairs perminant, or do they need to be looked after regularly? You can email me at: lund0999@umn.edu Thank you.

I am looking for stable low aspect ratio closed-cell foil kites. Anyone have any of the older flysurfers? Any other suggestions?