Joe B Posted July 25, 2011 Report Share Posted July 25, 2011 I had a chance to make up some lines for stacking and here are some pics of my first time putting it all together over the weekend. What a blast! I used my vented, mid vent and standard in that order, from front to back. It worked perfectly, and boy, did that ever pull hard! I'm working on a video that I'll have to post later.... EDIT: Video here.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe B Posted July 25, 2011 Author Report Share Posted July 25, 2011 A few more.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe B Posted July 25, 2011 Author Report Share Posted July 25, 2011 Last but not least... the last pic before taking it all apart. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JynxKites Posted July 25, 2011 Report Share Posted July 25, 2011 NICE Stack! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pwmeek Posted July 26, 2011 Report Share Posted July 26, 2011 I see you standing there, more or less upright, with your arms pulled in close to your body. Hard-pulling kites stretch your arms out straight and try to dislocate your shoulders. To keep from being dragged down-field, you have to dig your heels in and lean back at about 45 to 60 degrees. Just kidding. It's a nice-looking stack! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe B Posted July 26, 2011 Author Report Share Posted July 26, 2011 I am just incredibly strong for my size, Pete! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baloo Posted July 26, 2011 Report Share Posted July 26, 2011 Thanks for the pictures Joe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pwmeek Posted July 26, 2011 Report Share Posted July 26, 2011 I am just incredibly strong for my size, Pete! That explains it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
[email protected] Posted July 26, 2011 Report Share Posted July 26, 2011 Great pics Joe! The stack looks especially impressive against the backdrop of your unassuming neighborhood.... The blues really stand out!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beach Posted July 26, 2011 Report Share Posted July 26, 2011 Very nice my friend they really stand out in the sky...... Ben Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe B Posted July 26, 2011 Author Report Share Posted July 26, 2011 Thanks for all the comments! Video is now up! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AldenMiller Posted July 27, 2011 Report Share Posted July 27, 2011 Nice stack! I have wondered about that sequence of kites, does having them in that order reduce the shaking of the stack when you hold it in the middle of the wind window? -Alden Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnnmitchell Posted July 27, 2011 Report Share Posted July 27, 2011 Nice stack! I have wondered about that sequence of kites, does having them in that order reduce the shaking of the stack when you hold it in the middle of the wind window? -Alden He has it right. You generally want the REV with the least pull on the front. In this case a full vent. At the back you want the REV with the most pull to stabilize the stack. In this case it is full sail. In addition, the front REV you want to have the tougher rods with lighter rods as you move back. However the rods on your last REV should not be too light as they just might break. You will also note that you should have 7 train lines between the REVs, one on each end cap. Now, if all the REVs are identical, you should still "try" to have the last kite pulling a bit more then the rest. This can usually be done by altering the tilt of that last REV and/or lengthening the train lines to the last REV. If you still experience shaking, start measuring your train lines. Each set should have the same length. A set in the this case refers to say the lines between REV 1 and REV 2 or REV 3 and REV4 and etc. You could also measure each train line from the first to the last kite. They should also be the same length. Correct any inaccuracies then your train should settle down a lot. Another thing I have notice is the variation of the age of the sails in the train. Older sails which might have stretched unevenly can add to the shaking. When old sails mix with new sails this can also add to shaking, but not always. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baloo Posted July 27, 2011 Report Share Posted July 27, 2011 Yep 7 train lines, One on each end cap, however dont forget the On in the middle of the leading edge. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnnmitchell Posted July 27, 2011 Report Share Posted July 27, 2011 Yep 7 train lines, One on each end cap, however dont forget the On in the middle of the leading edge. You are definitely right! I failed to clarify that point of attachment. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reef Runner Posted July 28, 2011 Report Share Posted July 28, 2011 Hey Joe, Looks G R E A T !!! I think you got it right ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baloo Posted July 28, 2011 Report Share Posted July 28, 2011 You are definitely right! I failed to clarify that point of attachment. Sorry John, just couldnt resist that One. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnnmitchell Posted July 28, 2011 Report Share Posted July 28, 2011 Sorry John, just couldnt resist that One. Nothing to be sorry about. You brought out a good point that I failed to mention. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Exile Posted July 29, 2011 Report Share Posted July 29, 2011 awesome!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elix Posted August 1, 2011 Report Share Posted August 1, 2011 Loved the video, make more! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdvoracek Posted October 27, 2011 Report Share Posted October 27, 2011 About to put a 3 stack up. Did you adjust your lines letting the brake lines out a few inches as some suggest? I've also read that's not as necessary for a 3 stack as it is for bigger stackes (4 to whatever). John, TX Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe B Posted October 27, 2011 Author Report Share Posted October 27, 2011 I didn't make any adjustments at the handles, but I did tweak the upper stacking lines a bit to achieve the opposite effect (less brake). That being said, I usually fly with a ton of brake so I don't think it was necessary to let any out in my case-- I actually had to shorten the upper stack lines to get the stack to launch. About to put a 3 stack up. Did you adjust your lines letting the brake lines out a few inches as some suggest? I've also read that's not as necessary for a 3 stack as it is for bigger stackes (4 to whatever). John, TX Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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