I just acquired a Premier Kites Counter Rotating Box kite set with a large 64" Tall x 51" Wide outer kite and a small inner rotator is the size of the HQ Roto Box in the U.S. Patriot color scheme. The previous owner had broken the center pivot spar and replaced it with wood (the frame is carbon). Included was a Glaspar k75 to replace the wood, so I did that yesterday & hopefully it will be stiff enough to work. It's a beautiful kite though!
Congratulations. These kites thrive in 10mph wind and struggle in gentler winds. If you have a friend or your local library has a cad-cam setup, you can fabricate replacement fittings. You might also ki em some zip ties and clippers on hand, just because.
@@PanyingPilot The "Tinker Toys" seem to be in excellent condition for an out of production kite. & I'm having trouble finding when they were produced, because I like history when I can find it.
The spinning box kites are an entertaining sight. You did well to keep it under control. Its looking so dry around Coalinga. I do hope you get some rain relief soon.
Hi Glenn, your anchoring "system" also makes me wonder how strong your revolving kite must be pulling - seems to be as much as a mad bull? Mine could be flown on a maidens long golden hair... ;-)
michael22846 The kite does not pull greatly at all. I could use 30 lb line easily. This kite sways back and forth in the air, often to the point of crashing. If I wind the kite in on the reel, it is too slow. If I pull the line in and wind it on the spool later, it tangles in the wind and weeds. My solution is to use a thicker line. It is easier to manage with the sacrifice of some performance. If I flew this same kite in beach winds, I would use 30 lb line, anchor it off and be content.
glenn mitchell Yes, Glenn - I understood that, of course. Absolutely no need for further explanations! But nevertheless it still looks too funny if such a rather small kite is anchored with a rope the Titanic could be tied up with. It was just a joke, Glenn!
Thanks for sharing, this is a kite i've considered several times but never seen flown myself. I think Jim previously said he had one but it twisted his line. Is that something you've experienced?
Hi Johnny, The kite equips with a swivel. If you use a better swivel, such as a Sampo 10 lb swivel from a fishing and sporting goods store, you will have the best solution. I equip both ends of the center spar with tethered swivels to connect to the flight line and also the tail. The kite is best in smooth beach winds over 7mph. You see in the video what it does in lumpy 15's. The Achilles heel of this kite is the axle that the cross spars attach to. They are prone to failure, especially if the kite crashes and you can not arrest the fall.
Jonny, If you have flown any other kite, you can certainly handle one of these. You just can't always fly it unless the wind is up a bit. I've seen people on the beach running across the sands with these. They must have wind!
