DWayne Posted December 14, 2007 Report Share Posted December 14, 2007 Hi all, I've decided on a 1.5 SLE and it should be here next week. I was wondering how many extra spars, if any, I should get? The kite is coming with 3 wrap 1/4" rods rather than the SLE rods. Should I get a 2 wrap frame? What about race rods? And are there any other parts I'm likely to break in the learning process? I'd like to have everything on hand so I don't have too much down time. Thanks for your input. Denny Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 DWayne Posted December 17, 2007 Author Report Share Posted December 17, 2007 Yes, you will need a kite stake. I make them from large apikes and golf balls. Our condo is on a golf course, so I have a constant supply of golf balls from our patio. Cut the head off the spike, leaving the knurls on the spike, drill a hole in the ball about 2/3 the way through. Drill a hole the same size as the spike. When you remove the drill bit, the inside of the hole will get smaller due to the compressed rubber inside the ball. Drive the spike into the ball. The rubber will contract around the spike. I never have to use glue or epoxy of any type. You will want to file the burrs from the sharp end of the spike.Untill you get around to that, a 10" or 12" screwdriver works very well. Jim That sounds easy enough. I'll give that a try. Thanks Jim. Denny Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 DWayne Posted December 20, 2007 Author Report Share Posted December 20, 2007 Yes, you will need a kite stake. I make them from large apikes and golf balls. Our condo is on a golf course, so I have a constant supply of golf balls from our patio. Cut the head off the spike, leaving the knurls on the spike, drill a hole in the ball about 2/3 the way through. Drill a hole the same size as the spike. When you remove the drill bit, the inside of the hole will get smaller due to the compressed rubber inside the ball. Drive the spike into the ball. The rubber will contract around the spike. I never have to use glue or epoxy of any type. You will want to file the burrs from the sharp end of the spike.Untill you get around to that, a 10" or 12" screwdriver works very well. Jim Thanks again for this tip Jim. A few minutes in the garage and I've got an ample supply of kite stakes. And for a buck a piece. Denny Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 big bri Posted December 20, 2007 Report Share Posted December 20, 2007 Hey,what a guy.Looks cool. Let me know the first time youve rammed it all the way in and either.A Dog tries to take it,or some old guy trys kicking it and breaks his Toe. Dangerous sport this kite flying lark BRIAN... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Jim Foster Posted December 20, 2007 Report Share Posted December 20, 2007 Drive it all the way into the ground and wait until some fool comes along with a golf club. That should be a real crowd pleaser! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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DWayne
Hi all,
I've decided on a 1.5 SLE and it should be here next week.
I was wondering how many extra spars, if any, I should get?
The kite is coming with 3 wrap 1/4" rods rather than the SLE rods.
Should I get a 2 wrap frame? What about race rods?
And are there any other parts I'm likely to break in the learning process?
I'd like to have everything on hand so I don't have too much down time.
Thanks for your input.
Denny
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