Thanks Matt, Bob for your input on the Jalbert. It seems the name is now used as a generic term in the UK and the US for the type of rectangular open cell parafoil now commonly available around the world. So in fact I have been using a 'Jalbert' for some years now without realising it!! But I am going to experiment with using a removable/folding or telescoping spar along the leading edge of the cells which may help launch the kite. Cheers, PeterR *************************************************************************** PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List - Any opinions or suggestions expressed here are solely those of the writer(s). You must assume the entire responsibility for reliance upon them. All postings copyright the author. Submissions: PaddleWise_at_PaddleWise.net Subscriptions: PaddleWise-request_at_PaddleWise.net Website: http://www.paddlewise.net/ ***************************************************************************Received on Mon May 09 2005 - 16:21:53 PDT
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