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With the lark's head knot, you can easily attach your flying line to the bridle of your kite.
The Beaufort scale was long in use as a system for estimating wind speeds. It was introduced in 1805 by Admiral Sir Francis Beaufort (1774-1857) of the British navy to describe wind effects on a fully rigged man-of-war sailing vessel, and it was later extended to include descriptions of effects on land features as well.
Bft | Sourroundings | Wind | Knots | km/h | mph | m/s |
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0 | Smoke rises vertically and the see is mirror smooth | calm | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
1 | Smokes moves slightly with breeze and shows direction of wind | light air | 1-3 | 1-5 | 1-3 | <2 |
2 | You can feel wind on your face and hear the leaves start to rustle | light breeze | 4-6 | 6-11 | 4-7 | 2-3 |
3 | Smoke will move horizontally and small branches start to sway. Wind extends a light flag | gentle breeze | 7-10 | 12-19 | 8-12 | 4-5 |
4 | Loose dust or sand on the ground will move and larger branches will sway, loose paper blows around, and fairly frequent whitecaps occur | moderate breeze | 11-16 | 20-28 | 13-18 | 6-7 |
5 | Surface waves form on water and small trees sway | fresh breeze | 17-21 | 29-38 | 19-24 | 8-10 |
6 | Trees begin to bend with the force of the wind and causes whistling in telephone wires and some spray on the sea surface | strong breeze | 22-27 | 39-49 | 25-31 | 11-13 |
7 | large trees sway | moderate gale | 28-33 | 50-61 | 32-38 | 14-16 |
8 | twigs break from trees, and long streaks of foam appear on the ocean | fresh gale | 34-40 | 62-74 | 39-46 | 17-20 |
9 | branches break from trees | strong gale | 41-47 | 75-88 | 47-55 | 21-24 |
10 | weak trees are uprooted, and the sea takes on a white appearance | whole galem | 48-55 | 89-102 | 56-64 | 25-28 |
11 | widespread damage | storm | 56-63 | 103-117 | 65-73 | 29-32 |
12 | structural damage on land and storm waves at sea | hurricane | >46 | >118 | >74 | >33 |
kite discipline | Top line strength | Brake line strenght |
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sport/trick flying | 25 - 110Kg | - |
powerkiting | 170 - 210Kg | 75 -110Kg |
kite buggying | 170 - 300Kg | 75 - 110Kg |
landboarding/snowkiting | 300 - 375Kg | 300 - 375Kg |
kiteboarding | 300 - 500Kg | 300 - 375Kg |
Which line strength you should use depends on a number of factors. Ideally one would use multiple line-sets for the same kite for different wind speeds to get the best possible performance. You can imagine that a 2m 4-line foilkite flies great in 20 knots on 200kg steering lines, but fly that same kite with the same lines in 10 knots and you will notice that the lines sag, making steering less responsive.
Even pilot skill and riding style comes in to play when we look at buggy racers, smooth technical racers will use 200 to 250kg steering lines where heavier and/or more aggressive racers will use 300kg lines or even stronger.
Generally high winds and/or heavier pilots require stronger lines.
Line lenght is very much preferential, the rule of thumb is: Shorter lines make steering more direct with the sacrifice of low end performance and long lines give the kite a better low end at the sacrifice of kite responsiveness.
Dyneema® is without a doubt the best possible line to use for kiting, however there are a few things to look out for when using Dyneema® lines;
Knots - Dyneema® handles knots poorly, this is why the lines have sleeves at the ends where the knots are, the sleeves are there to protect the line itself.
As an example: put a knot in a 200kg line and you will cut its breaking strength in half and under tension the line will break right at the knot.
Melting - In comparison to other kite flying lines such as Nylon, Dacron or Aramid/Kevlar, Dyneema's melting point/temperature is lower so if you ever tangle your 4-line powerkite with a single line kids kite (which are generally flown on Nylon lines) chances are you'll lose.
The Escape is built to offer the explosive performance you expect from a high-level competition kite. Building upon the formula of accessible and versatile freestyle performance the V7 Escape feels alive with potential.
It is designed to connect in such a way that every kiteboarder feels comfortable and inspired to push his or her riding right from the first launch.
Expect explosive pop and lots of grunt for unhooked moves, excellent vertical boost, great line slack for unhooked tricks and highly responsive & direct steering.
Whether you are practicing your first backrolls or throwing double handle passes, the Escape will have you giddy like a schoolgirl every time you take it for a spin.
Includes: kite, manual and backpack (no pump, bar and lines).
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Proven on world stages like the WKL, the RedBull King of the Air and Megaloop challenge, the Escape is built to offer the explosive performance you expect from a high-level competition kite. Building upon the formula of accessible and versatile freestyle performance the V7 Escape feels alive with potential. It is designed to connect in such a way that every kiteboarder feels comfortable and inspired to push his or her riding right from the first launch.
The seventh generation Escape remains defiantly different in its 4-strut, open C-shape design. By taking the Escapes defining features and further improving its rider oriented performance and confidence inspiring controls Peter Lynn has developed a kite that offers its readily available power in a controllable and well-mannered way. While its high-quality materials and exquisite build quality will leave you a lasting impression well beyond the ride.
The kites large middle section provides the grunt and boost you need to throw even the most radical moves. At the same time, the deep profile maintains the kites upwind ability to help you stay in the competition box or close to your beer cooler. All this power is kept in close control by a short, pulley-less bridle that makes the kite highly responsive and very precise. This helps you to position the kite exactly where you need it to get maximum performance the second you need it.
To ensure that everyone can get exactly the quiver they need we have added some sizes. And to guarantee the same crisp handling across the line, the bigger sizes now feature a thinner, lighter leading edge which also improves low-end performance.
The most thrilling incarnation of Escape yet delivers a riding experience that feels intuitive and irresistibly dynamic. Composed, controlled yet filled with raw athleticism, the Escape brings back the excitement of exploring our favourite sport regardless of your skills.
Expect explosive pop and lots of grunt for unhooked moves, excellent vertical boost, great line slack for unhooked tricks and highly responsive & direct steering.
Whether you are practicing your first backrolls or throwing double handle passes, the Escape will have you giddy like a schoolgirl every time you take it for a spin.
MAIN FEATURES
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Short pulley-less bridle For a solid bar feel and direct kite feedback, ensuring maximum control no matter the conditions. |
Different settings for different feel Tweak your setting on the kite to suit your personal preferred bar feel. |
Squared wingtips For quick turning, solid bar feel, grunt and lift through the turns. |
Specially shaped panel lay-out By using multiple triangular shaped segments a smooth and clean transition between leading edge and canopy is created. This improves the airflow and results in better overall performance. |
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Adjustable pigtails The pigtails are adjustable in length to counter the negative effects of potential line stretch. |
Fit all valve The bayonet fitting fits all pumps and the large valve opening makes inflation a breeze. |
Double stitched multi segment Leading Edge Extra smooth, extra stiff Leading Edge shape with the bonus of added durability. |
Clean leading edge Dacron reinforcement patches for the bridle attachment points are stitched on the inside of the leading edge. |
The Escape is built to offer the explosive performance you expect from a high-level competition kite. Building upon the formula of accessible and versatile freestyle performance the V7 Escape feels alive with potential.
It is designed to connect in such a way that every kiteboarder feels comfortable and inspired to push his or her riding right from the first launch.
Expect explosive pop and lots of grunt for unhooked moves, excellent vertical boost, great line slack for unhooked tricks and highly responsive & direct steering.
Whether you are practicing your first backrolls or throwing double handle passes, the Escape will have you giddy like a schoolgirl every time you take it for a spin.
Includes: kite, manual and backpack (no pump, bar and lines).