TrickTail & Tohuwabohu Parts
- Specifications & tuning tips
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TrickTails have been under a
constant state of improvement since their introduction and have had several
different frames and fittings.
The list below, (except where noted) is for the
latest models.
TrickTail
Parts & Framing:
| Part: |
Standard* |
UltraLight |
Vented |
| Upper
Leading Edge Spar |
Dynamic
12
32.5" |
Dynamic
12
32.5" |
Dynamic
6mm Pultruded
32.5" |
| Lower Leading
Edge Spar |
Dynamic
T-13
(tapered) 32.5" |
Dynamic
T-8
(tapered) 32.5" |
Dynamic
6mm Pultruded
32.5" |
| Upper Spreader |
Dynamic
12 |
NONE |
Dynamic
6mm Pultruded
32.5" |
Lower Spreaders
(complete with Standoff fittings) |
Dynamic
12
32.5" |
Dynamic
T-8
(tapered) 32.5" |
Dynamic
15
32.5" |
Lower
Spreaders
(Spar Only) |
Dynamic
12
32.5" |
Dynamic
T-8
(tapered) 32.5" |
Dynamic
15
32.5" |
Spine
(complete with "T") |
Dynamic
15
32.5" |
Dynamic
T-12
(tapered) 32.5" |
Dynamic
15
32.5" |
Spine
(spar only) |
Dynamic
15
32.5" |
Dynamic
T-12
(tapered) 32.5" |
Dynamic
15
32.5" |
Stand
offs
(links to specifications) |
Stand
offs
for
Standard |
Stand
offs
for
UltraLight |
Stand
offs
for
Vented |
| Upper
Ldng. Edge Fitting |
Dynamic 12 to Dynamic 12 |
NONE |
6mm to
6mm |
| Lower
Ldng. Edge Fitting |
Dynamic T-13 toDynamic 12 |
T-8
to T-8 |
6mm
to Dynamic 15 |
| Trick
Tailspar |
4mm x 38cm FG |
3mm
x 38cm FG |
4mm
x 38cm FG |
| Silicon
Dioxide Coated Tow Ring |
|
|
|
| Sail-Standoff
Clip |
.080" |
.080" |
.110" |
| Bridle
Line |
Use
Laser Pro HP 170#
for direct replacement or
Q-Power line 200# for
minimal wear |
Use
Laser Pro HP 100#
for direct replacement or
Q-Power line 200# for
minimal wear |
Use
Laser Pro HP 170#
for direct replacement or
Q-Power line 200# for
minimal wear |
| *Most
current model, earlier versions were SkyShark 3P with
optional 5P spine |
Tohuwabohu Parts & Framing:
| Part: |
Notes: |
| Upper Leading Edge Spar |
.1960" |
| Lower Leading Edge Spar |
.1960" |
| Upper Spreader |
.1960" |
Lower Spreaders
(complete with Standoff fittings) |
.2300" |
| Lower Spreaders (Spar only) |
.2300" |
| Spine |
4mm
Fiberglass |
| Telescopic Stand Off Extensions |
|
| Sail-Stand Off Clip (.080") |
|
| Tow Ring |
|
|
|
Standard TrickTail Specifications:
| Wingspan: |
2.34 m / 7 feet 7.5 inches |
| Height: |
1.22 m / 4 feet |
| Sail: |
36.5 g/m2 (.5 oz) Toray Ventex Polyester |
| Bridle: |
4 point slip, Spectra cored Dacron 100# |
| Weight: |
255 gm / 9 oz |
| Wind Range: |
5-28 kph / 3-18 mph |
Stand
offs for the Standard TrickTail
(early models prior to clip on sail
fittings)
Tubular extensions (5mm/.1960" pultruded
carbon, lengths as noted below)
| Inside |
Outside |
Application |
| 20.5cm / 8.1 inches |
13.0cm / 5.1 inches (Black) |
Light wind setting |
| 20.5cm / 8.1 inches |
14.0cm / 5.5 inches (Red) |
Standard setting |
| 20.5cm / 8.1 inches |
14.5cm / 5.74 inches* |
Precision (mid wind) |
| 20.5cm / 8.1 inches |
15.0cm / 5.9 inches* |
Precision (high wind) |
| * These are optional
tuning recomendations and are not supplied with the kite. |
Stand offs for the Standard
TrickTail
(model with clip
on sail fittings)
Tubular extensions (5mm
/ .1960" pultruded carbon, lengths as noted below)
| Inside |
Outside |
Application |
| 19cm / 7.5 inches |
13.0cm / 5.1 inches |
Light wind setting |
| 19cm / 7.5 inches |
14.0cm / 5.5 inches |
Standard setting |
| 19cm / 7.5 inches |
14.5cm / 5.74 inches* |
Precision (mid wind) |
| 19cm / 7.5 inches |
15.0cm / 5.9 inches* |
Precision (high wind) |
| * These are optional
tuning recomendations and are not supplied with the kite. |
| Standard TrickTail
Bridle Settings: |
|
| Note: Inch measurements are to the nearest 1/4" |
UltraLight TrickTail Specifications:
| Wingspan: |
2.34 m / 7 feet 7.5 inches |
| Height: |
1.22 m / 4 feet |
| Sail: |
36.5 g/m2 (.5 oz) Toray Ventex Polyester |
| Bridle: |
4 point slip, Spectra cored Dacron 100# |
| Weight: |
176g / 6.2oz |
| Wind Range: |
0-12 kph / 0-7 mph |
Stand offs for the UltraLight
TrickTail:
2mm /.080" carbon (lengths as noted
below) with 6cm / 2.4" x 5.5mm carbon sleeves.
Note: UltraLight does not use
sleeves on outer standoffs.
| Inside: |
Outside: |
Application: |
| 20.3cm / 8.0 inches |
15.6cm / 6.1 inches |
Standard low
wind setting |
| 20.3cm / 8.0 inches |
16.4cm / 6.5 inches |
Mid-wind setting |
| 21.5cm / 8.5 inches* |
13.5cm / 5.25 inches* |
0-wind setting |
| 22.5cm / 8.9 inches* |
15.0cm / 5.9 inches* |
Team setting with
Team bridle |
| * These are optional
tuning recomendations and are not supplied with the kite. |
UltraLight Bridle Settings:
(Note: all inch measurements are
to the nearest 1/4")
|
| The above settings are for 0-4 MPH winds Aprox. |
|
| The above settings are for 4-7 MPH winds Aprox. |
|
| This bridle is
to be used with the special Team stand offs listed above |
Vented TrickTail Specifications:
| Wingspan: |
2.34 m / 7 feet 7.5 inches |
| Height: |
1.22 m / 4 feet |
| Sail: |
.75 oz nylon / nylon mesh |
| Bridle: |
4 point slip, Spectra cored Dacron 100# |
| Weight: |
358 gm / 12.6 oz |
| Wind Range: |
15-56 kph / 9-30 mph |
Stand offs for the Vented TrickTail:
Tubular extensions 5mm/.1960" pultruded
carbon,
(lengths as noted below)
| Inside: |
Outside: |
Application: |
| 19.3cm / 7.6 inches |
14.6cm / 5.75 inches |
Standard setting |
| 19.3cm / 7.6 inches |
15.6cm / 6.1 inches |
High wind
extreme setting |
Vented TrickTail Bridle Settings
Note: Inch measurements are to
the nearest 1/4"
 |
| Use this setting with the Standard (short) outer stand offs |
 |
| Use this setting with the Extreme (longer) outer stand offs |
Stand
offs for the Vented TrickTail:
Stand offs for the Tohuwabohu
Tubular telescopic extensions
(all 4) 5.5mm / .2300" x 5cm / 2" pultruded carbon. Solid
carbon rod stand offs are .080"
(lengths as noted below)
| Inside: |
Outside: |
Application: |
| 14cm |
10cm |
Standard setting |
| 14cm |
11cm* |
Optional High
wind setting |
* These are optional
tuning
recomendations and are not supplied
with
the kite. |
Tohuwabohu Specifications:
| Wingspan: |
1.82 m / 72" |
| Height: |
34" |
| Sail: |
.75 oz nylon |
| Bridle: |
4 point slip, Kevlar cored Dacron 100# |
| Weight: |
242 gm / 8.3 oz |
| Wind Range: |
3-25 mph |
Tohuwabohu Bridle Settings
Note: Inch measurements are to
the nearest 1/4"
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Tohuwabohu Brake Sail Plans
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Martin Schob's Competition
Tuning System
for the Standard, UltraLight and
Tohuwabohu
This system allows the pilot to vary the speed
and precision of the kite by
moving a pair of spacers above or below the lower
spreader-leading edge
fittings. This changes the effective stand off
lengths and the kites aspect ratio.
The spacers are made from air compressor hose
or any fairly rigid plastic
tubing such as polyethylene. Cut 4 spacers from
the tubing. (2) 15mm long
and (2) 30mm long.
Split lengthwise so they can be clipped over
the leading edges. |
 First,
remove the lower stopper ring.
Clip the spacers to the leading edge below
the lower spreader-leading edge fittings
then reglue the stopper ring below the spacers. |
Standard position
(both spacers below LE fitting)
gives the best performance in the lower wind
range.
First tuning position
(15mm above LE fitting, 30mm below)
kite flys slower and is more precise.
Bridle adjustment is unnecessary.
Best Standoffs Standard: 14cm
UltraLight: 15.6cm
(This is Martin's prefered setting for the TrickTail
Standard and UltraLight)
Tohuwabohu: 10 or 11cm
Second tuning position
(30mm above LE fitting, 15mm below)
For the Standard and UltraLight TrickTails this
is only
to be used in the upper wind range. Makes the
kite fly very slow but reduces
the size of the window. Flat spins get "kind
of sticky" and need more control
by the pilot.
The bridle should be set harder, make upper bridle
lines longer in 1cm steps.
Best Standoffs Standard: 14cm UltraLight:
15.6cm Tohuwabohu: 10 or 11cm
Third tuning position
(both spacers above LE fitting)
This makes no sence to the TrickTail Standard
or UltraLight but gives the
Tohuwabohu an almost TrickTail feeling, Special
for the first contact with
the Toh-Jam, this position makes it more forgiving.
IMPORTANT: in this setting make a shorter
upper spreader 30 cm long.
Best Standoffs for the Tohuwabohu: 11cm except
for the very lightest winds. |
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