North Shore Kona - DRAFT
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lucifer@emx.cc.utexas.edu (Light-Bearer)  22 Mar 93 20:19:50 GMT

Manufacturer:       Top of The Line
Materials:  sail    1/2 oz Carrington
Spars   2 wrap Advantage

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Type:         Delta 


This is an ultralite with Carrington 1/2 oz on a 2 wrap Advantage 
frame. This is a very fragile kite, but it is the only kite that I've 
been able to fly in "no" wind (if you can feel the direction, you can 
keep this kite up). I should note that I have mild Cerebral Palsey 
which limits my backward running mobility, so the Kona is a dream when 
the wind's really low. The Kona is very precise (seems more so than 
the Radical), but definately has a radical edge. In about 3-4 MPH, the 
Kona will fly slow enough for nice team flying (e.g. Grand Nationals 
in Lubbock last year), but will also do most (non-abusive) tricks.  I 
would only recommend this kite for experienced fliers unless you have 
a big, spar replacement budget. Also note that the fittings and bridle 
are stock NSR (big nasty swivels, heavy vinyls, and at least a 300-400 
lb bridle!). I've lightenned the kite considerably by just taking off 
the swivels.