From:	hollyft@bright.net (Holly Fee-Timm)
Subject: Re: Another Wind Tamer Q: (BARRESI)
Date:	Sun, 21 Apr 1996 18:31:28 -1000
Organization: BrightNet Ohio
Message-ID: <4len6e$iqb@cletus.bright.net>

gandalf@pacificnet.net (Gandalf) wrote:

>How dramatic is the effect of 1 wind tamer? The itw catalog says "In heavy
>winds, use several." I'm looking to reduce ~15 to ~8. 

>Do they help you hold stalls in heavier winds, or just reduce speed and pull?

>-Gandalf

  I have used Wind Tamers in individual and team for the last three
years, I have found that the performance depends a lot on what kite
you are flying.
  I have used all sizes of Tamers on Air Masters, Stingers, Tracers
and Allegros....In any wind over 15 mph I almost always have one on.
  The speed is reduced drastically, the pull slightly. I still have
trouble nailing a stall for any decent amount of time in the center of
the window....However, stalls on the edge are easier than usual.
  I always keep at least one 6" Tamer in my bags at all times.
 



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