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shymac
Since 20 Jul 2005
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Home Valley, Wa.
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So the T3's should be hitting the streets at any time.
This weekend would be a great for a demo....?
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shymac
Since 20 Jul 2005
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Home Valley, Wa.
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| Tue Apr 01, 08 1:43 pm |
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shymac
Since 20 Jul 2005
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Home Valley, Wa.
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| Tue Apr 01, 08 1:45 pm |
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forrest
Since 21 Jun 2005
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Hood River
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| Tue Apr 01, 08 1:52 pm |
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| Looks like a T2, what's different?
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Kataku2k3
Since 14 Aug 2005
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PDX-LA
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| Tue Apr 01, 08 2:01 pm |
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| Forrest wrote: | | Looks like a T2, what's different? |
The bridle's a lot more compact than the T2 (like the REVs). Center line, below the bar safety. Bar can be configured in 2:1 or 1:1.
I didn't realize you guys were going to use that bar this year! Good shit! I like it!
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forrest
Since 21 Jun 2005
4330 Posts
Hood River
Hick
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| Tue Apr 01, 08 2:15 pm |
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| Sweet. Is that rubber on that bar?
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boredbrain
Since 16 Feb 2006
352 Posts
Hood River
Obsessed
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| Tue Apr 01, 08 3:32 pm |
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| Details coming soon, very soon! All I can Say.
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forrest
Since 21 Jun 2005
4330 Posts
Hood River
Hick
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| Tue Apr 01, 08 4:01 pm |
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DROCK999
Since 31 May 2007
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Left Coast
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| Tue Apr 01, 08 4:32 pm |
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| Forrest wrote: | | Sweet. Is that rubber on that bar? |
Deffinitely looks like it
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blancoh2o
Since 15 Mar 2005
1154 Posts
Oregon
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| Wed Apr 02, 08 12:55 pm |
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Here are some pictures of the kite connections and the bar in 1:1 mode.
When the connections are moved inward the kite is in 1:1 mode, towards the tips is 2:1 mode, that is why you can't fly the T2 in the 1:1 mode.
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shymac
Since 20 Jul 2005
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Home Valley, Wa.
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| Wed Apr 02, 08 1:49 pm |
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Just resized those picture for easier viewage...
That 1:1 is sweet for powered up boosts! Float for maximum time!
Some of the things that are new for the T3
1-New moto bar grip
2-Center Safety System (4 line below the bar safety)
3-1:1 or 2:1
4-Short tangle free bridles
5-Canopy tight as ever
6-Wing tip pocket (for the extra line for 1:1 or any extra goodies ie pigtails)
I had a chance to fly them in MN this winter and that 14m is the work horse for sure. Tons of low end grunt and with the 1:1 its quick and the bar pressure is much lighter. Same with the 11m. Haven't had a chance on the smaller sizes but maybe this weekend they could come out.
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blancoh2o
Since 15 Mar 2005
1154 Posts
Oregon
Phishy
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| Wed Apr 02, 08 4:54 pm |
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| Here is a close up of the wingtip pocket. The pocket is for your bridle and leader extensions when they are not in use. |
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barfly
Since 31 Mar 2005
1216 Posts
Portland
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| Thu Apr 03, 08 10:01 am |
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| can the bridle be used on a T2?
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Kataku2k3
Since 14 Aug 2005
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PDX-LA
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| Thu Apr 03, 08 10:03 am |
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| barfly wrote: | | can the bridle be used on a T2? |
Linking points should be different... So, assuming the canopy has pretty much the same shape, only if you had new points sewn onto the LE.
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tstansbury
Since 06 Jun 2006
649 Posts
Rowena and P.C
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| Thu Apr 03, 08 10:33 am |
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| what sizes will they come in? I have a rev 11 but was wondering how a small t3 6 or 7 would compare to a similare sized rev. It seem like in hight gusty wind it might have some advantages and in the small size turning is not as important.
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Spike
Since 13 May 2007
1414 Posts
Alameda
Spelling Expert
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| Thu Apr 03, 08 11:29 am |
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woo, I finally have internet access!
Is there a way to convert an '07 bar to an '08 bar using the new below the bar safety? (i.e. new chicken loop and new thick grey spectra rope or something)
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Kataku2k3
Since 14 Aug 2005
3754 Posts
PDX-LA
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| Thu Apr 03, 08 11:41 am |
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You could definately rig up an '07 bar to have a below the bar safety system, but it won't be cheap. There are a few little pieces which are essential for the "center line" to pass cleanly through the bar, and they are pretty pricey (Active Stopper Ball with hole drilled, upper guide ring, center line bungee, and CCS handle). And figure you'd probably need new center lines for this setup too.
Just don't know that it would be all that worth it... I'm totally with you on wanting the conversion. If I had T2s, I'd probably want to do the same. The problem you may run into isn't related to the bar, it's to the T2's bridle. Being that it's not as compact T3/REV, it may be more prone to tangle. I don't know for sure, but you'd probably want to test your safety a bunch of times in its current configuration and watch what happens. If you don't notice the kite falling funny or a bunch of tangles, then you may be alright!
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