Greg posted a short video on converting the v1 Maliko into a setup similar to the second gen wings/bar.
Using the add on harness loops, you move the A and C bridle lines from the original bar end points to the harness loops.
I haven't tried it yet - need the wind to come back - but Greg says this helps with canopy stability.
Hopefully this works -
Took the Maliko (new bar config) out to the beach today to see how it would fly (I do this with new stuff).
It feels pretty darn close to the Ka'a that I've been using - I really like it.
The wind is coming back the next several days so I'll have on the water feedback soon. But for now, I'd say those of you picking up barely used Maliko V1 PWs are the smartest people around - I'm sensing once you make the bar modification, you'll have a well behaved, decent ranged, agile and controllable parawing
More to follow
Recently got a second hand maliko for 380pounds, I had one session out on it as it comes standard, then this morning did the bridle lines mod, as well as this new adjustment before a hour session just now. Obviously I cant compare between each individual change, but overall the wing handled gusts a lot better, and flew more stable, and I think gave a better feel of power deliverance. Excited to start Parawinging and scoring some stow'd rides!
If anyones contemplating waiting for newer models, then dont. I have picked up parawinging fast, and only have windsurf and wing, and pump background, two sessions no more than 2 hours total, I have nailed gybes, and completed a few toe side tacks, using a 100L KT dragonfly v1 and armstrong 1080cm2 HA foil, with the 4m maliko, in 15-30knots.
Took the modified bar Maliko out on the water today - this is a completely different wing - for the better.
Everything is better - stability, range, maneuverability and the power sweet spot (bigger).
If you have a Maliko v1, do this mod.
Regarding the mod, why use a harness loop for C when C is originally already at the back of the bar?
Select to expand quotelobodomar said..
Regarding the mod, why use a harness loop for C when C is originally already at the back of the bar?
Probably because the webbing on the original bar wears through.
