problems with Sabre, not turning.

[ben0.1]

Hey guys,

I was out flying my Sabre today and there is something not quite right, occationally, if i was to turn right it might still drift left. This is at the zenith with a strong 18mph wind so it should be very responsive, ive only flown the kite 3 times and each time it has been doing this although it is still possible to board with. I cant find anywhere on the bridal to adjust the settings of main, brake or depower lines, has anyone else had this problem? Ohh and the kite only turns if the bar is pulled in.

Any help would be much appriciated,

Cheers, Ben

[Guest appo]

check your line lengths are equal and there is no twists or tangles in the bridle? only a guess like as i dont fly sabres

[andrewjohn]

As appo says, check your line lengths first, then check the speed system is ok and equal.

 

But I have a similar thing with my 8m Manta. When bar is neutral it drifts right, even though everything with lines and bridles looks fine. Haven't got round to checking all the bridle lines are equal though. I've just got used to it.

[festa]

there are three nots to adjust the aggression of the of the wing if these are not set the same it will almost certainly cause you problems again its a guess as ive not had this problem with mine

try down loading the manual from the flexi site it will show the adjustments and which way is which

good luck !!!!!!!!!

[ben0.1]

Nice 1 cheers guys, ill check it out tomorrow!

[festa]

get the down load tonight then get down and loaded

 

bad pun i know

[festa]

if its sheeted in as well as on the gentle setting its is very hard to turn

[ben0.1]

Right, ive downloaded the manual and found the adjustable knots and both were on the middle setting (B), the lines are also the same length. All being well ill get out tomorrow and try it out and let you know how it is.

[heres jonny]

like people said, make sure its fully sheeted out, or at least a fair way or its a ***** to turn, like really a *****...amazingly hard...

 

fly unhooked! problem solved:] much more fun, more control, easier turning, gives terribile blisters off the bar but hey ho...

 

my sabre really doesnt turn fully sheeted in, so make sure its out a bit and that'll do the trick...

[ben0.1]

ok ive done everything everyone has said on here and its flying like a beast! Doesnt seem to be drifting at all, and it turns when i want, awesome!

Cheers guys, Ben

[Donxski]

Sheeted??

[CeeJay]

Sheeted??

 

the trim strap on the centre lines that controls the depower. The term comes from sailing I believe.