Blackheath 6th September 2020

Edo Kite 1995 240 x 150 cm (3.6 square metres) 17 control lines of approx. 30 metres in length
Weight: 0.5 kg

Windspeed 3-6mph Blackheath 11/07/2021

First encounter. Ferrules need fixing, one diagonal ribbon missing.

Ferrules re-taped and ribbon replaced 18/06/2019.

Light wind only. Launch plan: lay kite face down LE towards line anchor point, fit spars but do not tension. Turn kite face up and anchor securely. Comb bridle lines propping kite up if needed and conditions allow. Turn kite LE up, tension back curve, then launch!

I had been hoping to fly this kite for a few weeks now.

It turned out to be a slightly casual configuration and flight.

The bridle lines fell tangle free which felt like a positive 'indication'!

Almost instant gratification with beautiful catenary in the bridle lines.

It was only when dismantling the kite that I realised that the vertical spars had not been inserted into the spar tubes!

Another excellent session today but without the sunshine.
Preparation and flight.

A great session on Blackheath today and Marian Linford's photos capture the moments really well.

Video from today - Edo 1995

Beautiful catenary of the bridle lines.