Date:	Thu, 10 Nov 1994 02:32:00 -1000
From:	Torsten_Schmitt@hh.maus.de (Torsten Schmitt)
Message-Id: <199411101432.a35893@hh.maus.de>
Subject: Re: Stacking multiple Speedwings

Dear Eric,

nice comments to my favourite kite ( in the past ). First I would intro
myself. I'm Torsten Schmitt from Hamburg / Germany. I flew most of my last
events in Europe and Hawaii with a stack of three Speedwings. Last year
season we had only two flyers in Europe which prefer the Speedwing. The
other guy was Gerhard Schroff. So I might have experience in flying
Speedwings. First my question to you: Is your Speedwing custom made by
Thomas Erfurth ( Germany )??. May be your own is a copy. If not I may say
to you following: First I must know something about your harness system.
I need all length from top ring to the clips, also length from clip to the
connector (each side). If I know this I can help you in flying.And of
course I may give you my special adjustment. But the adjustment is of
course different to a single Speedwing. I used my Speedwings in all winds.
Really, also in almost no winds like in Hawaii this year!!. Do you know my
good friend Ray Bethell from Vancouver??. He has got from me a special
designed three stack Speedwing. I used this stack also in some events last
year. Perhaps you can meet him in future. Ask him for the stack. He could
show you my adjustment on this stack.( Don't forget my best wishes to
Ray!! ). But don't forget the pull of this stack is enorm. It's really
good in light winds. For strong wind you should use gauze in all three
sails. Ask me for this....I can help. Of course also the designer in
Germany. For this I may give you the faxnumber from Thomas Erfurth :
+ 49 6192 25946
He is selling all variations of Speedwings. ( It's better to use an
original, not a copy !!! )   ;-)))))

The Speedwing is fast, but very precise. Because the way in flying an
competition changed....I will use my Speedwings only in Train Kite Ballet.
It's difficult to do tricks. So stops and leading edge touches are surely
not enough in individual competition. That's the reason for me of using
my Edge and Northshore in competition. Last year Europe Cup I flew on
fifth Overall with Speedwings ( you see the kite is good for competition )
So I hope you will get a chance for using Speedwings in competition! :-))

Therefore my best wishes and ask for help.....I will do it!!!!!
If you send me the length...please do it in metric size.It's much easier
for me to help.Oh yes I must learn yours!  ;-))

Send an email in Rec.Kites or PM to: Torsten Schmitt@HH.maus.de

Good luck and...
Keep it flying high
Torsten ( STACK Germany )


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