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P spars PT spars

P-version from SKY SHARK

 

PT-version from SKY SHARK

 

PT "Black Diamond" from SKY SHARK

Icone spars

Black Diamond

 

Icone

 

Ferrules Hollow carbon spars

Ferrules

 

Carbon spars, hollow

 

 

Frame - spars

SKY SHARK P90 - P400:
Because of their light weight and firm structure these are ideal to use with trick kites. With 95% of all trick kites you will find these in the leading edges. Depending on version and wind power we have these subdivisions:

name
kite version
weight
Length
P90
Super ultra light
10,5 gr
82,6 cm
P100
Ultra light
13 gr
82,6 cm
P200
Standard
14,5 gr
82,6 cm
P300
Standard
17 gr
82,6 cm
P400
Vented
18,5 gr
82,6 cm

The spars are only 82,6 cm long, so we need per leading edge two spars and one ferrule.

SKY SHARK 2PT- 7PT:
mainly used as lower spreader but can also be used as leading edge or spine. These lighter spars have a cone-shape and are screw-like in structure. That makes them very useful to keep the frame in shape during the tricks. Depending on version and wind power we have these subdivisions:

name
kite version
weight
length
2PT
Super ultra light - indoor
9 gr
82,6 cm - 101,6cm
3PT
Ultra light
12,5 gr
82,6 cm - 101,6cm
5PT
Standard
15 gr
82,6 cm - 101,6cm
7PT
Standard
20 gr
82,6 cm - 101,6cm

These spars can be bought in lengths of 101,6 cm, that's ideal to be used as a spine.

The only disadvantage is that the screw-structure is making the flying lines wear out soon by rubbing over the structure during tricks.

SKY SHARK 3PT- 7PT "Black Diamond":
this is an improved version of the PT and has 20% more stiffness and is finished off very smooth (no perceptible structure), so the flying lines don't wear out.

Depending on version and wind power we have these subdivisions:

name
kite version
weight
length
3PT
Ultra light
12 gr
82,6 cm
5PT
Standard
15 gr
82,6 cm
7PT
Standard
20 gr
82,6 cm

Icone spars:
from the brand "ICONE". These are designed for use in trick kites. ICONE has 3 versions adapted to the kite version and wind strenght on the market. The spars are a little bit thicker than Sky Sharks which makes them stronger in bend condition and more reactive. The pilot has more 'feel' for the kite and is more connected to what the kite does, in smooth as well as in aggressive maneuvers.

name
kite version
weight
length
yellow
Indoor, Super ultra light
9 gr
83 cm
red
Super ultra light, Ultra light
12 gr
83 cm
white
Standard, Vented
15 gr
83 cm

Ferrules:
These are bars out of glass fiber or carbon that are used to connect two spars to each other. Watch Out: when ordering ferrules, keep in mind that the diameter from SkyShark spars is not the same as Icone spars.

Carbon hollow:
These are the standard carbon spars you can buy in any kite shop. The common measures are: 4, 5, 6, 8 en 10mm. I recommend the spars "CFK extreme" from the brand EXEL because they are the stiffest on the market.

Carbon:
are used in diameters 2 or 3 mm, as stand-off.

 

 

 

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