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    Posted: 25 Aug 11 at 11:09pm
Good going GRF, even possible to steer it by the crew's ear as well by the looks of the photo. It does look good from that angle, and I really hope that it continues to go well for you. Obviously carries weight well as well when its a little windy, though I expect that the two of you only weigh the same as me on my own
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if only you'd waited until tomorrow afternoon i could have popped down to verify those 20 forum-knots for you ;-)

well done on getting another step up the ladder graham.
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Originally posted by timeintheboat

Glad it is coming together. The rig looks good on the pic. Is that what you'd be going for with just one up?

Yes, it seems quite manageable, at least it will be when bits stop busting because of their temporary nature, Ash took it out alone, it bloody flew, honestly it's impossible to describe how I felt when he really stepped it up a gear he had this blinding kite run, i doubt even if we'd had a rib it would have stayed with him it looked really quick.

It's really wide, really stable, loads of righting moment, never once came near tipping point even when we blocked to blocked it to get it to fly a wing, if you overcook it however the wing digs in and everything slows down and things load up, so we need to raise them a bit more.
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Well done and I am delighted that it is giving you a great time - you deserve it.
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Post Options Post Options   Quote Ruscoe Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: 25 Aug 11 at 10:07pm
Thats excellent Graeme, well done mate.  i look forward to celebrating its success with you at Draycote, right after i tan your backside!!  I'll even by you a babysham.  

Seriously though i am dead chuffed for you.

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Post Options Post Options   Quote timeintheboat Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: 25 Aug 11 at 9:56pm
Glad it is coming together. The rig looks good on the pic. Is that what you'd be going for with just one up?
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Post Options Post Options   Quote winging it Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: 25 Aug 11 at 9:18pm
I wonder if atrocity will be having custard with his humble pie....oh no silly me, it's on his face...
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Great stuff! Glad to hear that, most importantly, you're happy with how it sails.
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Post Options Post Options   Quote G.R.F. Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: 25 Aug 11 at 9:14pm

here's a shot as we were coming back upwind from the 1st run, still both of us on board.
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So pleased that it is working out GRF. Keep those reports coming.
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