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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.
