• Bridle
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  • TALON VENT  
Bridle Dimensions

Bridle configuration for Talon Vent


Knot Legend:

» Running Knot
» Larks Head
» Sheet Bend
» Sheet Bend x2

Line Legend:

» Outhaul
» Inhaul
» Activator
» Tow Point
The illustrated dimensions do not account for knots,
or loops attaching to the spars.
(shown: knot-edge to knot-edge)
However, below is a detailed bridle line cutting guide.
Following this when cutting the bridle will ensure correct lengths and includes allowances for all knots & loops.
Just cut, mark and assemble!

Always flange the line-end with a flame first.
Mark the line for each with a fine tipped crayon. These will become the dead center for knots and flange-stop for each end.
(All dimensions shown are in centimeters)
Leading Edges

Full cutting diagram for the Talon Vent Leading edge


O-ring stoppers marked as * should be glued in place prior to spar installation.
Ferrules should be glued in with slow setting CA type glue.

Wing tip piece is 5mm Spider Composites Multi-Layer Carbon. Tip stopper/weight is 1/4" brass tubing.

Vent ULE spar is two sections of P200 ferruled at the socket area. The ferrule should be glued on both sides, making a complete spar.
The ferrule is important to the kite's frame balance.

Due to small inconsistencies in Nitro spars, the inner small end may need to be cleaned up with a round file before the Tip Piece will fit - Do not force!
LLE spar is the Nitro 'STRONG' version, notable by the yellow print.
Spine

Full cutting diagram for the Talon Vent 2-Piece Spine



* Upper and Lower O-rings should be glued in place prior to spar installation.

Spine Lower tip piece weighting is 10g lead and silicone sealed.

Ferrule & nose insert should be glued in with slow setting CA type glue.


Tip piece tubing may be extended further inside the spine if necessary to accomodate 10g weight.
Spreaders

Full cutting diagram for the Talon Vent Spreaders



Dimensions shown are applicable to both ferruled and non-ferruled spar.

Ferrule should be glued in with slow setting CA type glue.

Filing a bevel on the ends of the Upper Spreader will aid insertion into the sockets.


Before installing the Lower Spreader fittings, lubricate the spar with some soapy water.
Other Frame Parts

Cutting diagram for Standoffs & Roll Bars





If you use 2mm carbon for Roll Bars, be sure to purchase high quality rod (Exel) that's flexible and won't splinter when bowed.

However, other materials such as fibreglass rod can be used.