Guys,
I was hoping for some advice on the 09 12m rebel.
Whenever i send the kite for a jump it 'shudders' if that is able to describe it, as if it was luffing in the wind. I basically get stuff all lift and no float.
Also, whenever the kite is sheeted out a bit, you can see two crease marks on the canopy appear right where the 5th line 'Y' attaches. Is it possible this is too tight?
Any advice would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks
Hi omega,
Have a read of my third post on this other thread, sounds like it might help you out big time
www.seabreeze.com.au/forums/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=45179
If you make the changes and it doesn't fix it, let me know. I have flown the kites powered and have never had any of the probs people are talking about.
Biggest problem is the front lines stretching into shape faster than the 5th line, creating undue tension in the 5th. This distorts the canopy and could effect the kite in the ways you describe.
Good winds,
Thanks for the tips kitehard and Canuk, i have just measured the nose line length of the 12m and they are about 4cm too short! Whats the best way to add length to the nose line bridal? Or is it something i should the hit the warranty up for? I think once this is sorted the kite will fly terrific.
I took your advice kitehard for my 9m and now the thing flies like a dream (nose line length is correct as well).
Hey Omega,
Stoked to have been able to help. Easiest way to lengthen a line, it to add a pigtail. Super easy and costs you stuff all. This sort of thing wouldn't be covered by warrranty as it would be deemed as fair wear and tear I'd think.
It's an easy fix at any rate. Good to hear of a favourable outcome.
Good winds,
i'm with take it back to north camp, but other forums say wont that wont be much help
i've had problems with my 09 9m (another post)
what i think north are trying to do is use the 5th line (and front line) tension to hold a flatter arc in the kite, rather than maybe structural strength in the LE itself
found mucking around with the 9m line lengths that making the 5th too long led to the kite looking very C shaped (more curved) and lost a lot of its depower, and would stall horribly in lighter winds.
Dwight from kiteforum says lengthening 5th line worsens the oversheeting, which i found to to true, but with the 5th line tight as, seem to lose bottom end of the kite and i found the kite was still over sheeted
have had plenty of kites including 07 08 rebels which i loved and they flew perfectly with out touching a thing
my personal feeling 09 rebels ( 9m particularly) arent sorted properly, other would argue differently but there are a few threads here and there on the same topic through different forums to suggest a few issues. i have a 7m 09 which seems fine but has had a real tst i must say, have an 11m too unused as yet....... might be for sale soon
seems change for change sake has been a backward step,
i heading back to 08's
i'm with take it back to north camp, but other forums say wont that wont be much help
i've had problems with my 09 9m (another post)
what i think north are trying to do is use the 5th line (and front line) tension to hold a flatter arc in the kite, rather than maybe structural strength in the LE itself
found mucking around with the 9m line lengths that making the 5th too long led to the kite looking very C shaped (more curved) and lost a lot of its depower, and would stall horribly in lighter winds.
Dwight from kiteforum says lengthening 5th line worsens the oversheeting, which i found to to true, but with the 5th line tight as, seem to lose bottom end of the kite and i found the kite was still over sheeted
have had plenty of kites including 07 08 rebels which i loved and they flew perfectly with out touching a thing
my personal feeling 09 rebels ( 9m particularly) arent sorted properly, other would argue differently but there are a few threads here and there on the same topic through different forums to suggest a few issues. i have a 7m 09 which seems fine but has had a real tst i must say, have an 11m too unused as yet....... might be for sale soon
seems change for change sake has been a backward step,
i heading back to 08's
Only got experience with the 2007 rebel. The 5th line should not be too tight. If it looks as if the 5th line has more tension than the two LE lines I would say you need to trim the kite. In the 2007 model the depower adjustment can shorten the LE lines but does not affect the 5th line. If the 5th line is too short also the general power and steering feel is not good. Would be good to have something that keeps the same ratio of 5th line tension and LE line tension indpendent of the depower setting.
Hey Bolgo,
Can you bring your kites to Pinaroo? I'd love to see the problems you are having and help sort it out with you.
We have sold quite a few 09 Rebels and have had not a problem with any of them to my knowledge, at least not any of the ones that are regularly flying at Pinnas.
With exception of course of inadequate inflation or poor trimming.
Drop in and see us. I'm sure we can sort you out.
Good winds,
