First test of my self-made Kitewing

[rch701]

looks to me like some AL tubing, Dacron, and fiberglass battens. looks like you could get two small jibs from say a 12ft dingy and put them on a long AL pole and have a unified boom. sounds easy enough to me.

[matteverywhere]

Hi Tido17,

just was able to have some short test-rides with very less wind so jumping/flying was not an option yet. Still the construction should be strong enough to take it. ;) will see next time + will keep you updated.

thanks + best !

[tido17]

hi,

I was thinking about building my own kitewing (new ones are too expensive). Are you able to get some air with it (fly a little)

[matteverywhere]

hehehehe, enjoy, it's fun. Both, building and riding it.

[cheesewhiz13]

$200 says you could make a small hang glider the same way! Like two 7m sails! :P I'll be right back.........

[matteverywhere]

I made it using composite aluminium tubes, half a windsurf-boom and two old windsurfing sails.

It's fun :)

[bogyjr]

how did you make it?