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Hi,
I have just received my ordered GK Sonic2 11m, and was wondering something: in the book it says pump it up to 4.5 PSI which is fine,
but the pump it comes with doesn't have a pressure gauge so was wondering how I solve the problem?
I've pumped it up once using a slingshot pump so know what it looks and feels like when up to pressure, but I don't wish to over
pump.
Should I 'acquire' one with a gauge on it?
Hi. One thing you need to remember, this will apply to all kites. The book says pump to 4.5psi, this applies to what the manufacturers
have found works best. However, the lucky swines do all there testing in this case in mauritious,(excuse spelling), so due to different
air pressures caused by the heat, you will need to pump it up to 6psi to use it in our cold climate. If you dont have a gauge,
basically you want the kite to be firm, and when you flick it virtually play a note, not to hard or youll put unnessecary pressure on
the LE. If your flying over this way give me a call and Ill go through a set up with you.
All the best
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Originally posted by shem
Hi. One thing you need to remember, this will apply to all kites. The book says pump to 4.5psi, this applies to what the manufacturers have found works best. However, the lucky swines do all there testing in this case in mauritious,(excuse spelling), so due to different air pressures caused by the heat, you will need to pump it up to 6psi to use it in our cold climate. If you dont have a gauge, basically you want the kite to be firm, and when you flick it virtually play a note, not to hard or youll put unnessecary pressure on the LE. If your flying over this way give me a call and Ill go through a set up with you.
All the best
Yes they do do their testing in Mauritius as I was there when they were doing it - what a barsteward!!!
Mainly dyfi side, but ocassionally pop to borth as well.
Check their latest video ...45 Mph wind
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45mph.paahhhh.....try 63mph on a 9m...been there done that