vishist1 Posted July 24, 2003 Report Posted July 24, 2003 hey a quicik Q. just wondered what this aspect ratio business is about. what is it? i know its summit it to do with the lift. i got a cabrinha co2 which is a moderate aspect ratio. but im thinkin of buyin a second kite for lighter winds and now that i have mastered my co2. i think i want a 12m, but DO I BUY A co2 moderate aspect, or a blacktip high aspect ratio kite of the same size. thanks 4 any help ?????? Quote
burgy Posted July 24, 2003 Report Posted July 24, 2003 search for the subject in the archives. AndyS has writen some great explanations on the technical bits about AR Basicly high AR = fast aggressive kite that needs to have a decent pilot holding on top it low AR = forgiving easy to use kite totaly basic explanation that ignores so many other factors but not to far off the truth. Steve Quote
Adrena1in Posted July 28, 2003 Report Posted July 28, 2003 In complete basic terms, Aspect Ratio generally refers to the ratio of the wingspan of the kite to it's area. A simple kite, like the Super 10, has a ten foot wingspan and a 20 foot area. The formula is "Wingspan squared, divided by area". So 10 squared is 100, divided by 20 equals an AR of 5. A 4.9 Blade 2 has a wingspan of 5.2 metres, which squared is 27.04 metres. 27.04 divided by 4.9 = AR of 5.5. There are other factors which can affect this calculation, but this is the basic answer. Quote
Andy S Posted July 28, 2003 Report Posted July 28, 2003 Try http://www.flexifoil.com/community/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=7953 Andy PS thanks burgy Quote
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