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chriskite · Wind Seeker Joined: 18 May 2006 Posts: 2

Hello!

I managed to snap the upper leading edge on my Pyro XS, breaking off bits into (I'm guessing now) the lower leading edge and don't know the dimensions to reorder the parts.

I saw the other Pyro XS post below here and tried the bit with the hanger, but it was very temporary. I'm not too keen on home kite repair, so wasn't really following the carbon bits and kind of lost track once a hacksaw was mentioned...

Can anyone point me in the direction of a replacement kit (or three or four)?

Thank you so much!

Chris · Posted: Thu May 18, 2006 1:33 pm Post subject:

!Hola! Chris,

The Pyro XS uses two 69 cm pieces of 5mm carbon tubes in the leading edge. .188 is the english imperial equivalent to 5 mm (CORRECTED ). An external ferrule is used to attach the two pieces.

Here are good sources for replacement parts:

www.goodwindskites.com (Seattle, WA)
www.kitebuilder.com (Eastern PA)
www.worldwindkites.com (Austin, TX)

I hope this helps. Smooth winds to you.

Chris
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chriskite · Wind Seeker Joined: 18 May 2006 Posts: 2

Thanks so very much!!!

My bf and I had a bad landing at the beach on what may have been a too-windy day. We're hoping to become a little more smooth in the future.

On average, if you're kiting regularly, how often would you say things break? I don't mind, really, as long as we have back-up parts.

(My last name is Kite, so I find it to be a fitting sport...think any stores would give me a discount for it? Hahahaa.)

Thanks again

Chris · Posted: Thu May 18, 2006 2:14 pm Post subject:

Once you have have mastered the basics (i.e. fewer "unplanned" landings) you will not break things too often. Becoming aware of your wind conditions and the specific characteristics of your kite are also important factors. Most experienced kite fliers carry extra parts and pieces. You never know when the unexpected will occur.

Cool last name! Reminds me of Kathy Goodwind.

Cheers!
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