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Title:
CONTROL LINE ASSEMBLY FOR KITES
Document Type and Number:
WIPO Patent Application WO2002100500
Kind Code:
A3
Abstract:
A kite control assembly permitting arch-type kites (10) with four attachment points to be flown with two control lines (20, 21) and further including changeable length line elements which may be set to cause particular performance by the kite (10) under given wind conditions and to make the kite (10) optimally maneuverable. Cross bridles (38, 39), changeable in length, may be used to alter the turning radius of the kite (10) in various wind conditions. Line guides (44, 45) and line stops (46, 47) may be provided for rapidly de-powering the kite (10).

Inventors:
WINNER WILLIAM K (US)
Application Number:
PCT/US2002/018385
Publication Date:
December 04, 2003
Filing Date:
June 11, 2002
Export Citation:
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Assignee:
BOARDS & MORE AG (DE)
WINNER WILLIAM K (US)
International Classes:
A63H27/00; A63H27/08; (IPC1-7): B64C31/06
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