North Shore Radical            (R,U,T)        $$$$
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Marty Sasaki  Dec 1992

Manufacturer:  Top of the Line Kites
Materials:     carbon aluminum (Easton) [See NOTE below]

Wind Range:    5-28 mph        (2.5-12.5  m/s)
Span:          8'6"            (259 cm)  
Height:        **
Type:          Delta

Reviews:

"With the NSR you can have a family of kites with very similar 
performance. Use a Kona in light wind, move up to a standard NSR for 
moderate wind, and use the VIP for heavy wind. Team High Performance 
won the 1991 World Cup flying these kites. Flight Squadron and Air Art 
did well during the 1992 season flying NSRs." - Marty Sasaki 

-As of December 1992:-
NOTE: Also, I don't know about the materials any more. With 
Eason leaving the kite spar world, TotL has changed, but to 
where I don't know... - Marty Sasaki 

This is the first full sized delta I had. I have recently rediscovered 
it since I got a new sail. It's loud and pulls hard. It will pull as 
much as two Stacker flexis in a good (15-20) MPH wind. The adjustible 
outhauls provide a wide range of flight characteristics. It stalls and 
slides easily, and leading edge launches are very easy. The biggest 
problem seems to be its tendency to shoulder in turns. This causes the 
sail to deflate and makes it hard for me to make precise turns. I have 
been able to tune out most of this problem, but it's touchy. There is 
quite a bit of space between the leading edge spars and the spine at 
the nose --- this may be the problem.  The kite is sturdy and 
generally well constructed. And I still see them in competition. 

March 1993, lucifer@emx.cc.utexas.edu (Light-Bearer)