From: reich@cod.nosc.mil (Ronald S. Reich)
Subject: Re: Need LARGE carbon spars!!!
Date: Wed, 21 Apr 1993 16:54:00 GMT

     Other  than  changing  to larger/stiffer/heavier  spars  try 
using multiple slip bridle legs to each of the leading edges  and 
maybe even the center spine.  The concept involves attaching both 
ends  of  a bridle line to the same leading edge.   these  bridle 
lines  also pass through an eye at the pick point of the  bridle.  
Be sure that the size of the eye lets the bridle line slide  back 
and  forth  thus  allowing  it to  balance  the  load.   The  two 
attachment  points  of  a  single added  bridle  line  should  be 
balanced  about the center of the respective leading  edge.   For 
the size kite you're talking about,  I would guess you should add 
two slip bridle lines to each side of the kite.   You may need to 
add  extra  eyelets  at the pick point.   This should  be  a  lot 
cheaper than new sticks.
     Disclamer,  I've  never done this but intuitively I think it 
should work.  Cost wise, I think its worth a try. Let us all know 
what happens.

                    Still Leaning and Sharing

                            Ron Reich