K2 Test – Jan 14
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Today we took K2 out for the first test of the year. We had hoped to test a new 18 sqm kite, but the wind was low, and we were not able to complete launching. This kite has a drastically different planform from our other kites. The trailing edge is shorter than the leading edge, which gives it more of a conical shape and means that the kite will always be more powered up. This kite also has much skinnier struts that more rapidly taper than those on our other kites. The kite struts are reinforced so they can be inflated to 10 psi (instead of 4-5 psi); we hope that this increased rigidity will offset the narrower diameter. This was also our first test using the new Hero3 cameras, which we set at various resolutions and frame rates to compare performance. Paul Larkin from Inducomm joined us on this test to check his headsets for wind noise during the tows. Nyx helped with the kite launch on K2.
Jan 14, 2013 1:30 pm
Jan 14, 2013 3:30 pm
SF Bay
K2 + Protector
Don and Greg, then also Nyx and Paul
Betsy on Protector, then also Paul and Nyx
5 GoPro Hero3s (2 at stern, chair, mast, and kite)
KB-KW-18A
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