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    Posted: 08 Jun 05 at 8:23pm
Originally posted by ssailor

Yeh this is true though the spice kite has higher sheet loads so you need a beefier crew than an 800 - its all in the design


It's also in the weight the spice is heavier so the sheet loads are higher, just try a 5000
 
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SSailor - yes and no. As someone who has sailed both now, my crew reports that 800 sheet  loads are v comparable (and manageable). In fact she was surprised at sheet loads on the 800 in light winds which seemed higher-

and she would take exception to being called beefy, so watch out or there could be some  about

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Yeh this is true though the spice kite has higher sheet loads so you need a beefier crew than an 800 - its all in the design, the spice isnt as tall and the kite is massive from the tack to the clew, thus transferring the main pull onto the sheets, the 800 kite has a larger top section and the distance from clew to tack is smaller makin loads lighter! - they may also be different length luffs so might be worth checking as to where it will come on the cherubs!!
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yer i think you are right cos andy was asking about 800 kite a while back!!
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Yep i can see where this is going...................21 metres.............perfect for a cherub im guessing???

Feel free to tell me im wrong cos i have never ever(sadly) sailed a cherub !
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they're 21.68sqm andy!
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What size is the spice kite?
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Anyway back to Spices - if anyone out there is interested in getting into cheap 2 wire, one design blasting, check the classifieds in the next edition of Y&Y or visit

http://www.isoracing.org.uk/cgi-bin/teemz/teemz.cgi?board=_m aster&forum=Spice_Classifieds&topic=5

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yer it wouldnt be very nice but it would crack a joke in the bar!!

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