Kenneth Cooperstein wrote: > > There was mention of kites in the discussion of sailing rigs. I have > used a 7.5 sq. ft. parafoil in my Folbot Greenland II (with rudder) and > found it very satisfactory in winds of 12 mph to 25 mph(guesstimate) -- which > conditions are very common. (guesstimate) -- Ken, Even if this is a guesstimate where do you live that has 12 to 25 mph winds very commonly? As the only stats I have seen show the average wind for the whole continental US to be 6 or 7, I want to know where you find this kind of wind so I can consider it when I next move. I would kill for that kind of wind as common. It's perfect kayak sailing wind. snip snip snip > I have yet to try any emergency procedures. However, I believe that if > the wind suddenly gusted, the kite would drop into the water if you let > line flow at full speed. You could then fish the kite out as you passed > it. > > Ken Cooperstein One thing about ditching a parafoil, there are reports that they will sink and be difficult to recover unless you add floatation. Also some kite sailors add small drain holes in the backs of the cells to help let the water out when you recover them from the drink. Mark *************************************************************************** PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List - All postings copyright the author and not to be reproduced outside PaddleWise without author's permission Submissions: paddlewise_at_lists.intelenet.net Subscriptions: paddlewise-request_at_lists.intelenet.net Website: http://www.paddlewise.net/ ***************************************************************************Received on Sun Dec 05 1999 - 07:47:30 PST
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