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    Posted: 11 Jun 11 at 4:26pm
Some more pictures on the blog, the decks laminated, the bits go together next week and it's time to sort the rig and topside stuff out.

Got lots of wants, but not sure of the practicality of it all, thinking about two kites on twin poles, removable pivoting hiking benches, (when you sit on one side the other lifts so it doesn't dig in), changed my mind about the jib on a boom, recon I could achieve the same result using inflatable leading edge and foot like a kitesurfing kite, so you don't just hoist the jib you kind of blow it up, it would be smooth, no forestay wire, so kite friendly and give a super aerofoil shaped entry, nice and solid if pumped up to say 10 psi.
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Like many others I have big respect for actually getting on and building it, although I do remain skeptical.  Will be following with interest.  
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Originally posted by Contender 541

Good luck to you Graham
 
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It works or it does not - well done that man for getting this far


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Good luck to you Graham
 
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Well the design is set in stone, so it must be right. Wink
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Looks like quite an old design.....
Needs to sail more...
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ply is cheap Wink
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Yes female, Hmm, but not sure about committing to carbon, I mean it all looks O.K. but it's still an unproven design, and carbon aint cheap..

I shall make that decision shortly, it is a big area, maybe we'll do it part and part, we'll see.
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IS that a female mold then? and then laying it up in carbon? 
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That looks so exciting, I am excited for you! I hope it works.
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