mart79 Posted December 8, 2004 Report Posted December 8, 2004 Does anybody think they know what the most powerful kite on the market is? I've heard alot about the Blade but I don't have enough knowledge to make a judgement. HELP Quote
MadAndy71 Posted December 8, 2004 Report Posted December 8, 2004 Does anybody think they know what the most powerful kite on the market is? I've heard alot about the Blade but I don't have enough knowledge to make a judgement. HELP Cant say its the most powerful but per power per m2, the C-Quad will spank all I know of. Quote
carlesma Posted December 8, 2004 Report Posted December 8, 2004 got to aggree with u andy the c-quad pulls like a freight train especily the 8.5m:eek: Quote
BillyGoat Posted December 8, 2004 Report Posted December 8, 2004 per square metre= can only be the c-quad Quote
GaRRy Posted December 8, 2004 Report Posted December 8, 2004 per square metre= can only be the c-quad Not totally sure thats true anymore but aint going to argue (and there still effing ugly as sin). For sheer power I reckon a 26m flysurfer in 70 mph winds would take some beating Quote
MadAndy71 Posted December 8, 2004 Report Posted December 8, 2004 Not totally sure thats true anymore but aint going to argue (and there still effing ugly as sin). For sheer power I reckon a 26m flysurfer in 70 mph winds would take some beating What about a 13m century in 95mph winds then!!! Quote
carlesma Posted December 8, 2004 Report Posted December 8, 2004 if thats the road were goin down how about 2m sammy in million mph wind:D Quote
GaRRy Posted December 8, 2004 Report Posted December 8, 2004 What about a 13m century in 95mph winds then!!! Nahh the 15.5 would be more powerfull (and yes there in ONE) Quote
MadAndy71 Posted December 8, 2004 Report Posted December 8, 2004 Nahh the 15.5 would be more powerfull (and yes there in ONE) 15.5m?? Heard of a 15m I thought but a 15.5 is just plain silly!! Quote
mart79 Posted December 8, 2004 Author Report Posted December 8, 2004 I think I need to set some standards to eliminate variables. In a standard 20mph (not 20 million) wind with minimal gusting; NO buggies or boards, just you and the kite on a beach looking for airtime and dragging; 1) Which kite will offer the most verticle pull? 2) Which kite will offer the most horizontal lift? and finally 3) Which kite is the best for both? Answers on an SAE We'll included a free Blue Peter badge aswell Quote
Mal1599968600 Posted December 8, 2004 Report Posted December 8, 2004 Add in to that what your going to use it for. Race kites make great heaps of grunt but are realy only at their best if your racing in a buggy if your not doing that then something else will fit the bill better. Quote
fly boy benny Posted December 8, 2004 Report Posted December 8, 2004 Not totally sure thats true anymore but aint going to argue (and there still effing ugly as sin). For sheer power I reckon a 26m flysurfer in 70 mph winds would take some beating there is alway6s one tho but that 30m naish job in 70mph winds Quote
dmb Posted December 8, 2004 Report Posted December 8, 2004 I think I need to set some standards to eliminate variables. ... I see, trying to make this a sensible discussion In that case the most powerful kite would be the 5000 m2 one rasga found (>>HERE) in any wind you can get it to fly in. Do I get a badge ? Quote
AIRCOOLED 72 Posted December 8, 2004 Report Posted December 8, 2004 the speedair 12m gets pretty hairy at 20mph i like to see people try:D Quote
northern jim Posted December 8, 2004 Report Posted December 8, 2004 i think Naish made a 50m for kite boating, and they have a 30m V4, other than that, 26m phsyco 2 i guess. Quote
mart79 Posted December 9, 2004 Author Report Posted December 9, 2004 Do I get a badge ? I'm sorry, but we're all out! Quote
Pirateking Posted December 9, 2004 Report Posted December 9, 2004 Most powerful we ever tested per square metre was an Inflight Vector 5 (1994) which measured out at 40kg per square metre in 22mph of wind and resolved as 34kg vertical lift (you figure out the drag figure. Quote
yowi Posted December 9, 2004 Report Posted December 9, 2004 Flysurfer's old Mastair line is silly powerful. The 7m has more grunt than a Blade2 9m. The 9m Mastair picks my 80kg's up a couple of metres off the ground as soon as you can feel a breeze on your face. I haven't flown the 12 or 16m versions! These fly fast and powerful like race kites but with buckets of lift. I'd put them up as contenders for the raw power crown, when's the face off? MW05? Quote
GaRRy Posted December 9, 2004 Report Posted December 9, 2004 Think by now weve all proved what a dumb question this is Quote
yowi Posted December 9, 2004 Report Posted December 9, 2004 It's only a silly question if you look at total power (ie biggest kite wins). I think the power/m is valid and it's good fun flying the different kites. So who's interested in some quasi-scientific investigation at Middle Whallop? If someone had something appropriate to measure the tension with we could put some numbers together, otherwise we'll just have to try them by hand and vote... Quote
GaRRy Posted December 9, 2004 Report Posted December 9, 2004 It's only a silly question if you look at total power (ie biggest kite wins). I think the power/m is valid and it's good fun flying the different kites. So who's interested in some quasi-scientific investigation at Middle Whallop? If someone had something appropriate to measure the tension with we could put some numbers together, otherwise we'll just have to try them by hand and vote...Ok power per Square metre sort of makes sense but how do you test all kites in all sizes in all relevant winds (and who decides whats relevant) to work out which is the most powerful. Just not possible and totally subjective anyway. Quote
Guest appo Posted December 9, 2004 Report Posted December 9, 2004 I once knew a kite who owned 2 burger bars, a fish shop, 4 nightclubs, a casino and a chain of strip joints. He was pretty powerfull, could have your legs broke like THAT! Quote
mart79 Posted December 9, 2004 Author Report Posted December 9, 2004 Think by now weve all proved what a dumb question this is There's No such thing as a dumb question!!! Quote
The_Mad_Hatter Posted December 9, 2004 Report Posted December 9, 2004 50m Naish must be up there as one of the most powerful Quote
The Geoff Posted December 9, 2004 Report Posted December 9, 2004 Yeah, but you can sometimes get more power out of a smaller kite because you can work it more - I flew both a 10.5 Blade III and 4.5 Bullet the other day, both got me moving in much the same winds. Blade was crap for dealing with lulls because it takes five minutes to move around the window, but I had to work the Bullet like a maniac. Quote
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