New Tech Kites New Tech Kites Discussion Forum    FAQ   Search   Memberlist   Usergroups   Register   Profile   Log in to check your private messages   Log in  delta struts          New Tech Kites Forum Index -> Getting Started View previous topic :: View next topic   Author Message Mick Wind Seeker Joined: 21 Aug 2006 Posts: 3 Location: WI Posted: Mon Aug 21, 2006 11:08 am    Post subject: delta struts I recently received a NewTech 9 foot delta that I'm having problems figuring out. I know, deltas are supposed to be easy, foolproof. There are no sleeves for the struts on either leading edge. I'm wondering if there was a sewing problem? My old delta had dowling permanently sewn into the leading edges so there was no problem. It came with 8 struts (6 long, 2 short . . . 4 with connector sleeves and all but one has a plastic cap). I guess I need advice on how to assemble this delta! Please advise. Thanks. Mick Back to top Chris Mile High Club Joined: 12 May 2005 Posts: 227 Location: Austin, TX Posted: Mon Aug 21, 2006 12:37 pm    Post subject: Hey Mick, Which model delta do you have? If you look at the lower leading edge on each wing. There you should find a 2 inch section that is not completely sewn. The same sort of slit can found at the bottom center bottom wing where the spine is inserted. Start with the spine. It will be in two pieces and it will be the easiest to determine which spars belong there. The leading edge spars are about 3/4 the length of the leading edge, also in two pieces. I hope this helps. Chris _________________ "Fly a kite for a child and you entertain them for the day. Teach a child to fly a kite and you entertain them for life." Back to top Mick Wind Seeker Joined: 21 Aug 2006 Posts: 3 Location: WI Posted: Mon Aug 21, 2006 5:02 pm    Post subject: Hey Chris; Thanks for your timely advice. Your reply was spot on. Can't tell you which model, though. It's a 9 ft. delta and the slots are right where you said they should be (I thought they were defects!). Thanks again. Mick Back to top TGunn Wind Rider Joined: 30 May 2005 Posts: 83 Location: Wichita Falls, Texas - USA Posted: Tue Aug 22, 2006 2:39 pm    Post subject: Mick wrote: Hey Chris; Thanks for your timely advice. Your reply was spot on. Can't tell you which model, though. It's a 9 ft. delta and the slots are right where you said they should be (I thought they were defects!). Thanks again. Mick Mick, Another important issue that you need to know about the placement of the leading edge spars/rods, if you haven't already figured it out. When you have the kite assembled and are ready for flight, make sure the leading edge spars/rods are slid all the way down to each wing tip, and not slid up to the nose/top of the leading edge. Most all single line delta kites are designed to fly that way. _________________ Troy Gunn - TKO Sport Kite Team - USA http://tko.sportkite.team.tripod.com/home.htm New Tech Kites https://newtechkites.com Back to top Mick Wind Seeker Joined: 21 Aug 2006 Posts: 3 Location: WI Posted: Tue Aug 22, 2006 8:07 pm    Post subject: Roger that. Back to top Display posts from previous: All Posts1 Day7 Days2 Weeks1 Month3 Months6 Months1 Year Oldest FirstNewest First         New Tech Kites Forum Index -> Getting Started All times are GMT - 5 Hours Page 1 of 1   Jump to: Select a forum New Tech News----------------News and Updates Products----------------Single Line KitesSport KitesPower KitesAir-YOsReviewsSpirit QuadVideosFlight School Videos Activities----------------Events Community----------------Getting StartedFlight SchoolFor Sale/TradeWantedKite LoungeGeneral Discussion  You cannot post new topics in this forum You cannot reply to topics in this forum You cannot edit your posts in this forum You cannot delete your posts in this forum You cannot vote in polls in this forum Powered by phpBB © 2001, 2005 phpBB Group