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Connectiques - Fittings
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Bouchons de protection
Permet de protéger les extrémités des barres, utilisé régulièrement au
niveau des nez cerf-volant. les diamètres des bouchons vont de 2 mm à 14
mm
Clips ( bague d'arrêt )
Permet de bloquer les connectiques sur les barres afin de ne pas avoir de problèmes de déplacement en plein vol ou avec l'usure de ces dernières
Croix centrales
Permet de connecter les vergues inférieures ( barres ) entr-elles au niveau de l'axe centrale.
Croix souple universelle :Nous avons de nouvelles croix centrales souples destinées pour les barres skyshark ( vergues skyshark conique ou cylindrique et spine centrale 7 ou 8 mm ou inversement vergues 7 ou 8 mm ( raccord icone, aerostuff...) et spine centrale 6 mm ) ), utilisées principalement par nos fabricants Kitehouse et Drôle d'oiseau et croix rigide Level One Kenny 1 ( 6 mm / 6 mm )
Embout ou encoche fendu(e)
Utilisé principalement au niveau des pointes d'ailes des cerfs-volants afin de tendre l'élastique au niveau de ces encoches, pour tendre la voile du cerf-volant
Permet de raccorder les barres ( vergues inférieures ) au niveau du bord d'attaque du cerf-volant.
Dièdres
Disponible dans différents diamètres : 3, 4, 5, 6 et 8 mm
Fittings - Connectiques
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Dihedrals are plastic molded connectors designed to form a keel by connecting spreader spars at an angle. Ideal for Eddy or Diamond kites
Cochranes Dihedrals
Dihedrals
are molded connecters that pre-form a dihedral or keel in your Eddy or
Diamond kite. Assemble your kite by inserting the spreaders into the
angled channels, then insert the spine through the center hole on the
dihedral We have them in smaller sizes for Eddy trains or in larger
sizes for Diamonds or whatever needs a dihedral. Dihedrals are available
in 4 different inside diameters for different rod sizes. Each is
pre-molded to the proper angle to form a dihedral for small to medium
sized kites. The hole for the spine is slightly smaller than the hole
for the spreaders in most cases. You could easily drill this out.
Excel Dihedrals
Excel
Dihedrals are made with precision tooling in Europe. Molded with
accurate sizing, these are the cleanest dihedrals we have found.
Available in a variety of sizes and very durable. Each is pre-molded to
the proper angle to form a dihedral for small to large sized kites.
Edge connectors
Fittings - Connectiques
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T-Connectors are generally used to connect spars or rods perpendicular to each other. They are commonly used to connect bottom spreaders to the spine on Dual Line Stunt Kites. Available in different shapes and sizes to accommodate most kites.
Trade Winds Molded T Connectors
are precision molded in Europe and designed for use as a lower spreader
connection at the spine on Dual Line Stunt Kites. There is an internal
wall of the T piece that prevents the spreader from sliding all the way
through the channel.
Cross Connectors
are designed for use as a lower spreader connection at the spine on
Dual Line Stunt Kites. There is an internal wall of the T piece that
prevents the spreader from sliding all the way through the channel.
APA Center Ts
are made out of a flexible rubber, so the fit is flexible, too - in a
good way! You can make these super snug or easy to pull off. They need a
ferrule in the middle to join your two lower spreaders together.Spin-T connectors are made from a sturdy plastic and allow for a one-piece lower spreader, which can lead to a stronger construction and less time needed for assembly and disassembly.
Aluminum Ferrules : These
ferrules fit carbon tubes in sizes. Aluminum ferrules are a lightweight
method of fitting two short carbon rods or carbon tubes together and
creating a longer spar.
External Brass Ferrules
are made to accommodate smaller sizes of fiberglass and carbon rods.
These micro ferrules are good for connecting two lengths of rod or
making a kite more compactable. They can be crimped or bent into a
dihedral.
External Metal Ferrules
are used to connect hardwood dowels and solid and tubular fiberglass
rods to make a longer spar or to make a kite more compactable. They are
constructed of either aluminum or steel. Metal ferrules can be dimpled
and in most cases bent to create preformed dihedrals for Eddy style
kites.
External fiberglass ferrules
are cut from standard filament wound epoxy tubes. They are used to join
two lengths of hardwood dowels, fiberglass rods and tubes, and carbon
fiber rods and tubes together to form longer spars for kites.
Fittings - Connectiques
Nocks and Inserts enable you to rig a spar for tensioning such as a spine, wing tip, or batten. Inserts can be used to reinforce and protect ends of spars from being crushed.
Molded Stoppers and Heat Shrink work great to prevent connectors from sliding out of place.
Doo Hinkeys : Clip-On
Stoppers are ideal when you want to hold leading edge and T-connectors
in place on your carbon fiber or fiberglass spreader or standoff. When
you want a clean and professional look, use clip on stoppers. To
permanently fix Clip on stoppers in place, put a drop of Zap-a-Gap or
Superglue on the inner surface of stopper. Clip on Stoppers are molded
from a durable hard plastic and come in a variety of sizes to fit almost
any rod.
Kite nocks are
designed with rounded tips. The rounded tip prevents the kite nock from
getting stuck in the ground when the kite lands on the wing tip. Avia
nocks are not as susceptible to warping or breaking like sharp-ended
nocks, plus they‘re safer. Nocks are a perfect match for carbon fiber
tubes.
Arrow Nocks
are the old school version that were used on classic stunt kites. Arrow
Nocks are glued on to Nock Inserts when utilized for fiberglass tubing.
When used with wood dowels, simply taper the end of dowel with pencil
sharpener and insert dowel into the Arrow Nock. Fix in place with
electricians tape or glue.
Nock Inserts are
small aluminum fittings that fit inside Fiberglass Tubing. The proper
size nock fits over the pointed end of the insert and is glued or taped
in place.
Sleeve Inserts are sized to fit inside Fiberglass Tubing. They are used to prevent the hollow ends of the tubes from crushing.
End Caps serve as nocks for micro to medium sized rods. They are precision molded hard plastic with a unique design that prevents flying line from snagging on them.
Rounded Nylon Nocks are similar to the Avia rounded nock and little bit more economical. Molded out of a durable nylon material and available in two sizes.
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Apex Nocks are one piece nocks sized to fit over the outside of most pultruded carbon spars. They are durable, light weight and easy to use.
Tapered End Plugs (TEP),
work well in place of Vinyl End Caps when you need to fit a spar
through a tight channel or pocket. TEP also provide tubular spars with a
little extra reinforcement to prevent spar ends from crushing.
End Plug
. Converter Ferrules,are ideal for connecting two spars with different
diameters together. Their most common use is for connecting wrapped
tapered spars to straight pultruded spars. They can also be used as
internal or external plugs that protect the end of carbon spars from
being crushed. dihedrals . edge connectors
Fittings - Connectiques
dihedrals . edge connectors
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Swivels and Clips allow
you to easily attach and detach flying line from your kite. Swivels
help prevent twists and knots from forming on your flying line.
Brass Snap Swivels are perfect for small single line kites
Stainless Steel Swivel Snaps are basic stainless steel swivel great for any kite. They are very durable and won’t corrode easily.
Snaps :
This scissor action, plated brass snap opens with slight finger
pressure and can be used on your kite, windsock, or wherever else you
need a stong snap.
Ball bearing stainless steel swivel clips are
precision made and spin smoothly with very little friction. They're
stainless, possessed of a secure snap and balls that are the cat's meow
for smooth action and minimal twisting. Ball
bearing stainless steel swivel clips are precision made and spin
smoothly with very little friction. Ideal for spinning windsocks or
Fighter kites and Rokkaku kites. 
Line Tensioners
A
Line Tensioner makes your bowline or tension line easier to adjust.
Line Tensioners make your bowline tension easier to adjust. Bowlines are
tension lines commonly used on Rokkaku Kites, Eddie Kites, and Edo
kites to form a curve in a flat sail, arcing from side to side. By doing
this, the kite becomes stable and flies in lighter wind. Use the flat
tensioner for regular sized kites and the bent one for heavy duty
applications.
Metal Rings and Triangles
Metal
Rings and Triangles are useful for numerous applications. Use on
multiple bridle kites such as Parafoil, Flare, and Rokkaku Kites to join
the bridles at a single point, where the flying line will be attached.
Use for joining the bridle lines on a windsock for hanging. Use the
Split Rings for attaching tails through a grommet or loop on a kite. The
Split Rings are made from nickel-plated tempered steel. The closed
rings are made from aluminium.
O-rings
don’t break or deteriorate due to sun exposure. Simply push the O-ring
part way through the sail tensioning loop, pull the ring through itself,
and stretch the pulled end over the nock. O-rings can also be used to
hold two intersecting spars together, such as a top spreader
intersecting the spine on a stunt kite.Plastic D Rings are great for your kite bag or your boa kite straps.
Vinyl End Caps are
best known for protecting the ends of your spars, end caps also save
wear and tear on your sail fabric from spar abrasion. Vinyl End Caps can
be used to slip over wing tip nocks for protection and to prevent the
flying line from getting snagged. There are so many sizes to choose from
you can find a multitude of uses for them. Try for a snug fit so that
you won’t have to glue them on. Do this by choosing a size slightly
smaller than the diameter of your spar.
Safety rules - Règles de sécurité
Author : Glenn Davison. the book, “Kites in the Classroom.”
A good location is free from obstructions with no trees, power lines, airports, cars, buildings, cyclists, skaters or pedestrians. The best places include large open fields, parks, hilltops and beaches.
Kite Safety
If
we are courteous and use common sense, everyone can enjoy the sport and
art of kitting while avoiding damage and injury. Fly your kite where it
will not cause a hazard to yourself or others. Kites should be flown in
an open area, away from people, roads, and obstructions.
Since
kites and kite lines can be dangerous, safety should always be your
primary concern. Be aware of the wind and your environment. If there is
ever any question of safety, fly the kite in another location or on
another day.
To fly safely, remember these important points:
- Never fly your kite near power lines. If your kite becomes tangled in power lines, leave it there and notify your electric company of the situation
- Never fly near cars
- Never fly near an airport
- Never fly in stormy weather or when a storm is approaching
- Never fly over people
- Avoid trees (they eat kites!)
- Avoid flying your kite too high or allow it near air traffic
- Always keep a safe distance from other people
- Keep your kite under control, never unattended
- The most frequent injury during kite flying is sunburn. Be sure to protect yourself from the sun with a hat, sunglasses, and sunscreen.
You can prevent problems by
restricting the length of the flying line. Make it shorter than the
distance to the nearest obstacle!
If
your kite line gets stuck in a tree, release the tension and disconnect
the line from the kite and remove them separately. Do not climb the
tree.
A
frequent injury during kite flying is a cut or burn from the kite line.
Do not allow the line to zip through your fingers. Protect your hands
by wearing gloves.
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golden rules :
caution . common sense . respect for others
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