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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 |
---|---|---|
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 Revolution Reflex design is the most significant development in decades. This is a ‘must have’ product for flyers.
The Patented Reflex design is a breakthrough that increases stability, wind range, and overall control especially under difficult conditions. Including light wind, turbulent wind, and the ‘edge of the window’ flying.
In fact, in ‘loss of control’ situations, your Rev Reflex will shift to “Auto pilot” recovery mode where it will fly itself back to the center of the wind window. Reflex Technology allows the wing to dynamically change shape in flight.
Includes: kite, new Carbon Light handles with multi-knot settings, extra free shafts, manual and revolution bag.
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Rev Reflex RX – Choice of the Pros
A totally new breakthrough in kite technology design from Revolution!!
The REVOLUTION REFLEX Series with ‘Auto-pilot’.
REFLEX is Dynamic Wing Shaping Exclusive only on a Revolution.
Revolution new Reflex design is the most significant development in decades. This is a ‘must have’ product for flyers. The patented Reflex design is a breakthrough that increases stability, wind range, and overall control especially under difficult conditions. Including light wind; turbulent wind; and the ‘edge of the window’.
In fact, in ‘loss of control’ situations, your Rev Reflex will shift to “Auto pilot” recovery mode where it will fly itself back to the center of the wind window.
Reflex Technology allows the wing to dynamically change shape in flight. The new Reflex RX sail pattern is “stress reinforced” throughout, and wear strips. Our new ‘No fray’ leading edge is included on all models. The ’RX’ and ‘XX’ come with the new super light, super stiff Reflex 5/16” frame.
New Carbon Light handles with multi-knot settings, are included with the RX and XX models.
The Reflex Wants to Hover. One of the most important skills needed to master the Rev.
Revolution Reflex (patented technology) with:
Impressive Light wind flying (4-8), and a huge wind window. In winds over 8 mph, more power, more fun (than 1.5 sail size). Like getting two kites in one Reflex! Super stable – wants to hover (larger sail, bigger wingspan).
Now sized at the same dimensions as the 1.5 Classic and EXP, 93” length x 31” vertical. Icarex polyester sail, with a no-fray LE and custom end plugs. Strategically reinforced pattern design, with an optimized panel layout for maximum performance and efficient flight. New custom framing (5/16” ID) designed specifically for this sail, and a free shaft is included. New Carbon Light handles with multi-knot settings, and a Reflex set-up and feature highlight DVD. Six color choices – all have the signature white and black panels. Custom Reflex sleeve/bag. Kite-only weight is less than 9 oz.
Skill Level: Beginner to Master
Wind Range: 4-20 MPH
Wing Span: 93 Inches
Height: 31 Inches
Weight: 8.10 oz.
Frame: Rev Carbon fiber 5/16″ Reflex
The Revolution Reflex design is the most significant development in decades. This is a ‘must have’ product for flyers.
The Patented Reflex design is a breakthrough that increases stability, wind range, and overall control especially under difficult conditions. Including light wind, turbulent wind, and the ‘edge of the window’ flying.
In fact, in ‘loss of control’ situations, your Rev Reflex will shift to “Auto pilot” recovery mode where it will fly itself back to the center of the wind window. Reflex Technology allows the wing to dynamically change shape in flight.
Includes: kite, new Carbon Light handles with multi-knot settings, extra free shafts, manual and revolution bag.