Windwing R2 Planform

charlie · Post by **charlie** » Sun Oct 09, 2005 7:19 am

nice to see the flat arc of the rapture compared to the u of the xbow
i like that shape,i played with it all year on the rapture,as did ollie on his outrages

Pablito · Post by **Pablito** » Sun Oct 09, 2005 9:47 am

Even the Rages have that shape, cuz of the static bridles.

Windwing Team · Post by **Windwing Team** » Sun Oct 09, 2005 2:02 pm

We will have some kites this week and Ollie is scheduled to get kites the following week. Keep us informed on the weather and maybe some of us will come down for a demo this coming weekend.

knyfe · Post by **knyfe** » Sun Oct 09, 2005 5:22 pm

PLEEAASe NOT the coming weekend ... I will be out of town ... ;-))), K

Pablito · Post by **Pablito** » Sun Oct 09, 2005 8:30 pm

AAARGH.

Me too. Plus, probably no wind again...

dewey · Post by **dewey** » Mon Oct 10, 2005 9:05 am

Can someone please explain to me the Dynamic Structural Influence, and it's benefits. I know it prevents distortion along the trailing edge, but what are the benefits? Also what are the benefits of doing with out a center strut. I saw all the pics with 5 struts, now the rap is 6 struts. Why did you guys go with that design. Is the kite a better jumper? Will it invert? Looking for some info here..........

Windwing R&D · Post by **Windwing R&D** » Mon Oct 10, 2005 1:35 pm

Dewey,

1. The benefit of the DSI system is that it preserves the TE shape to match the LE. With that said; the kite becomes more efficient, i.e.Öupwind, retaining power, and all around performance.

2. The six-strut configuration (2 center struts) helps in the wider project shape, helps spread out the TE, yet retain a tight leech.

3. A better glider.

4. We have taken precaution as to inversion.

Hope this helps,
JB

dewey · Post by **dewey** » Mon Oct 10, 2005 8:04 pm

Well I don't even think I'll try any other kites. I'll take a quiver for Christmas. I'm still going to keep the Outrages, just in case I need a ass woopin.

andyandmarlys · Post by **andyandmarlys** » Mon Oct 10, 2005 9:32 pm

Just watched the Rap2 video from WW... Why no jumping of the kite?....

OliverG · Post by **OliverG** » Tue Oct 11, 2005 7:07 am

Because that video's going to be shot after I get one.

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