More innovation goodness from the Gorge...

colby · Since 23 Apr 2005 613 Posts Celebrity Photographer

POSTED BY HANSEN AEROSPORTS on kiteforum, but should get seen by the NorthWesties crew...

"Over the last 3-4 days JohnB and I have made substantial improvements to the Monostrut including 'dubbing' the wingtips, re-shaping the canopy profiles, adding inflatable wingtips and simplifying the bridle by eliminating the pulleys. The resultant size is about 8.5sq-m with a slightly lower AR and higher PA%. These changes have all produced a compact, simple and surprisingly stable kite with good turning speed, excellent upwind VMG and predictable handling. Today we had a 'public' session in Stevenson with winds around 20 knots. Most people were on 10-12 sq-m Revs, Sonics, Norths with an occasional 'C.' The Monostrut has a unique appearance and attracts interest presenting a mix of 'looks' from different perspectives being very flat looking from the rear and very 'C'-like from the front. Overhead it has a distinct Delta shape. At this point we are done with this sample and JohnB will be offering it to interested PacNW kiters for a tryout. "
Here are some pics:

Kitesail · Since 23 Jun 2006 108 Posts The Gorge Stoked

Thanks for the post Colby!

Our very own Stephan from PDX took a spin on it yesterday, and had some good comments.

Thanks Steve!