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« on: October 07, 2012, 10:37 AM » |
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My understanding it is one of the first with skincurving. I think the name is called Relax, wondering if it is still available and/or who make it. Any information would be helpful.
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« Reply #1 on: October 07, 2012, 12:01 PM » |
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I don't know what that kite is, I can only post what the Relax II looks like. Might help.
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« Reply #2 on: October 07, 2012, 12:05 PM » |
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Your photo is from this website: http://gddweb.org/stunt.html"A slightly altered version of the Relax, a kite described in Shimmelpfennigs book "Phantatishes Drachenwelt", and one of the first kites with skincurving. The name says it all, it is a very relaxing kite to fly. Very good tracking, and an even pull all over the wind window. I even use it for powerkiting in stormy weather." |
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« Reply #3 on: October 07, 2012, 12:14 PM » |
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that is where I saw it, trying to find some more info on it. Like who makes it?
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« Reply #4 on: October 07, 2012, 12:16 PM » |
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If I'm not mistaken, no one. I don't know that it was made commercially. I could be incorrect. I know the ReflexII was not a commercial kite. The plans out for public use.
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« Reply #6 on: October 07, 2012, 12:46 PM » |
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Thanks Ca Ike
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« Reply #7 on: October 07, 2012, 01:33 PM » |
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please hold..i have the book and can scan in the plan...english btw...
The plan for the relax II that is....
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« Reply #8 on: October 07, 2012, 01:47 PM » |
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btw: this plan refers to an earlier version of the Relax in another book (The Fantastic World of Kites) - i am searching..i might have this book too...
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« Reply #10 on: October 07, 2012, 02:47 PM » |
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Thief you are my Hero. I have been looking for a new project. This might be it.
Again Thanks
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« Reply #11 on: October 07, 2012, 02:53 PM » |
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interesting to look at some of the techniques used then to build this kite. Maybe post in the building section.
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« Reply #12 on: October 07, 2012, 03:16 PM » |
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btw: this plan refers to an earlier version of the Relax in another book (The Fantastic World of Kites) - i am searching..i might have this book too...
That is the english version of Schimmelpfennig's book. If you have it please send me the publisher info so i can try and find a copy to add to my shelf  Some of those older designs with mild modification make great trick kites. |
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« Reply #13 on: October 07, 2012, 03:52 PM » |
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The fantastic world of kites is not on my shelf, but I do have a message into a guy who has the most complete collection of kite books (900+)........
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« Reply #14 on: October 07, 2012, 03:55 PM » |
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Donald check out your local library shelf.....most libraries have at least one kite book on their shelf.....and I always check used book stores for kite books to....just got a hard cover copy of Kites by Wayne hoskings for 3$ on Friday.....
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