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green turtle kiter

Since 11 Jul 2009
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PostSun Feb 07, 10 4:35 am    Inside out Reply with quote

The wind was blowing 20 to 25 mph and I was using my rev 11. I dropped the kite onto the water on several occasions while learning to jump. The kite turned inside out. What causes this?

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Bailey

Since 13 Apr 2008
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PostSun Feb 07, 10 6:56 am     Reply with quote

If the kite fell out of the sky without any line tension this can happen, remember as you are come down to land always pull a little bit with your front hand and you will land with tension in your lines.

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KiteDuck

Since 17 Aug 2009
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PostSun Feb 07, 10 8:13 am    Just a thought. Reply with quote

At what pressure do you have it inflated?

That was happening with me when I had it a the recommended 6 or whatever it says. I started pumping to 9 and problem solved.

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forrest

Since 21 Jun 2005
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PostSun Feb 07, 10 11:59 am     Reply with quote

Yea, more than likely your kite is not inflated enough. You need to pump that badboy up rock hard... 7 to 9 psi, or when you flick it it should sound high pitched, like you're tapping on a small drum.

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