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Moto
Since 03 Sep 2006
2698 Posts
Still a gojo pimp!
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Wed Mar 07, 07 5:23 pm Monkey Kites |
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I was checking out ikitesurf.com and found an advertisment for "Monkey Kites" I was wondering if anyone has ridden these kites or have used them before. They are relatively inexpensive and the wind range on the 9M is 16-45
They claim that taking out the center strut gives it some advantages?? Don't know how this would really work. But if anyone has experience with these kites I would be glad to hear about them. |
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genek
Since 21 Jul 2006
2165 Posts
East Po
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Wed Mar 07, 07 7:05 pm |
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Don't know anything about Monkey Kites, but this was discussed on kiteforum.com a bit. You can search for it there. I think the lack of a center strut is legit since the most force is applied to that part of the canopy anyway, and less support is needed. I think another company has done this as well (not sure but maybe WindWing)? |
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magicmaker
Since 29 Oct 2006
895 Posts
da Hood
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Wed Mar 07, 07 7:19 pm the 07 north rhino is lacking a center strut |
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I believe the 07 north rhino doesn't have a center strut either, so monkey is not the only kite maker that has removed the center strut.
I remember seeing Dave T. out a 10m 07 rhino prototype last year at the spit, and he was just throwing insanely huge airs, one after the other after the other and cutting back up wind super quick. so yea, i dont think a center strut is necessary, at least on a bow shaped kite. Can't realy imagine my fuels without a center strut, it just seems weird. |
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pkh
Since 27 Feb 2005
6549 Posts
Couve / Hood
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Wed Mar 07, 07 8:31 pm Re: Monkey Kites |
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terremoto wrote: | They are relatively inexpensive and the wind range on the 9M is 16-45 |
I'd be weary of trusting a kite claiming a 29 mile an hour range. Kiteforum is a good place for people with their different theories on how kites fly. My theory is demo demo demo... try before you buy. |
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Reaper356
Since 10 Dec 2006
781 Posts
Salem / LC Oregon
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Inept_Fun
Since 14 Apr 2005
1417 Posts
Hood River
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Wed Mar 07, 07 9:26 pm |
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There was an RRD kite, the type something, and it didnt have a center strut. _________________ I heart dangling |
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Moto
Since 03 Sep 2006
2698 Posts
Still a gojo pimp!
Moto Mouth
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Thu Mar 08, 07 9:18 am |
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Dude!! 28M monkey!!! Thats crazy! I had to see the pics to believe it! |
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