Advice needed please. It makes sense to me that if I attach my back lines to the end points at the tip (there are 3 points), then the bar pressure will be less, power is less, and the kite will turn more slowly. A so called "expert" has told me that the power will be less, but turning speed will be increased due to optimising the "pivot point", whatever that is. Also, has anyone played about with the 3 different attachment points where the bridles connect to the leading edge? They're so close together I'd be surprised if there was any noticeable difference to an intermediate rider like myself?
What are you trying to achieve? 1. Quicker turning 2. Different bar pressure 3. More power
I Have a few parks, post me and I can let you know
Combination of all the above I guess. Different set ups are needed for different conditions. I'm just wanting to find out what people's experiences have been when trying all settings.
Im flying the 2012 parks (8 & 12) and have tried adjusting the wingtip configuration. I didnt notice much difference, aside from a heap more bar pressure which I hate, therefore I keep it at the least amount of bar pressure. I'd say you would need to be riding in 20+kts consistently and in different conditions to benefit from those small adjustments.
Cheers. I fly the 10 on the middle settings. I have shortened the back lines by attaching the leader lines at the shortest point as I tend to like a bit of bar pressure. Even with these settings I love that I can ride bar in and not stall the kite, unlike my other kites which are bandits. Thanks guys.
I have not played around with the trailing edge settings, but often change the front attachments between the middle and the 'grunt' setting based on the conditions, I am amazed at the difference it makes, it is well worth trying.
The bar pressure adjustment makes no real difference to turning speed that I could notice. Changed it to the lightest setting for my session today. The new bar grip is pretty hard on the hands after a few days kiting in a row but im not wearing gloves. I'm on the 2013 park
Hey guys, I too am interested in learning more about the effects of different bridle attachment points. Unfortunately my sessions aren't long and frequent enough to trial different positions to get results.
Anyhow, I have devised a testing regime which I hope to put into action soon. I shall report back my findings (if there are any).
Chaps.
Have played around with my settings lately. I did try the options on the bridle attachments and have found that in light to med winds I fly my tips on the middle settings, my leader lines on the middle, and have the bridles on the grunty settings. Has much better low end than I first thought. When it picks up a bit and I want a lighter bar setting for unhooking, I just change the bridle setting to middle or low grunt.
I find I can now fly it like my old Bandit with heaps of grunt and bar pressure, or with lighter pressure but still nice pull... happy boy.
At first, I was going to keep my Bandit 3 as well as this, but after 15-20 kites now, I wouldn't swap this kite for a new B6 and will happily sell my Bandit.
I also agree the bar is a bit rough on the hands, mainly just the left side though.
