5m Smik my only wing atm, and looking for input on bar/line tweaks to extend its wind range.
Pretty generic straight bar & line setup, per att pics, hoping to try things out that work on similar wangs. few possibilities listed below, appreciate any feedback on what is worth trying
Quest-style angled bar extension in front of A/B line att point for more comfort lit?
Longer bar for extra leverage at bottom and top of range?
Bowline’ riser to get mid lines off bar?
Move mid line frwd/ back from existing mid-bar attachment point?
Split A and B line attachment point?
thanks 👍🏽
I have the 4.2m wing and played around a bit with the Z line length (the yellow lines, brake lines). If I remember correctly I think about 25mm longer Z line length was the sweet spot (I just used some dyneema with knots to make changes on the go one session, till I found the setting I liked best). Didn't notice a difference to lowend, topend was certainly more comfortable.
I'm also keen to try adding a Bowline’ riser sometime, the line attachment in the middle of the bar is a bit irritating.
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I have the 4.2m wing and played around a bit with the Z line length (the yellow lines, brake lines). If I remember correctly I think about 25mm longer Z line length was the sweet spot (I just used some dyneema with knots to make changes on the go one session, till I found the setting I liked best). Didn't notice a difference to lowend, topend was certainly more comfortable.
I'm also keen to try adding a Bowline’ riser sometime, the line attachment in the middle of the bar is a bit irritating.
thanks mate!
Will try yr brakeline extension - have def been fighting tendency to oversheet with Scotty’s factory line/bar setup.
Thought about going full retard and sticking a shovel handle on the Smik??
