| A large amount of development has been put into varying the shape of the arc on the canopy through a combination of bridling, Structural LE shaping and canopy shaping. Kites featuring a flatter Arc provide more power for a given kite size but can be more prone to inversion especially when used with bridles. This should be viewed in conjunction with the amount of sweep in the wingtips. In addition flatter canopies allow more depower from the kite, as this increases the kites ability to be sheeted out. Canopies with a more traditional C shape have less drift and more positive steering due to the increased vertical component in the wingtip, which enhances directional stability. By testing and optimizing each model of kite, and at the same time each size of kite, we have ensured the best balance of performance and stability for each user group. Depower and Release Safety By combining new developments in bridling and refinements of the kite designs, we have been able to develop a range of kites that offer optimized depower, for maximum wind range and bar release safety on the SLE and BOW designs. C- Kites offer the most positive steering while the trigger release is activated manually, which engages the 5th line or reride. The DNA and Flow offer a combination of positive steering with bar release as a primary safety and a backup system with the trigger release. The Halo offers the most extreme bar release safety through the 2-1 Pulley system on the control bar and the flattest canopy arc; the backup safety system is the "trigger release". |