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![GO in action] (https://github.com/wingworks/GO/blob/master/100_7137.jpg)
![GO in action] (https://github.com/wingworks/GO/blob/master/go-kite.jpg)
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Sail panel preview (curvature)
You are interested in designing and building your own tube kite? But you don't know how to start?
Where to get the plans and the right materials?
Then you should join this Open Kite Build project!
The tube kite GO in size S (9sqm) is a modern freeride kite. Easy to relaunch, suitable for beginners and experts. The big difference between the GO and all the other freeride kites on the market is that YOU can get involved in the design process. Give feedback, build your own version, improove the design and learn a lot about kite design and aerodynamics in general.
Read the Design specs
You can find version 1.0 of the GO as Release GO-S-v_1.0 in the release section.
The GO is based on my single strut freeride kite "Ventus" which is also available on Github in the Ventus Repository.
The release contains the following files:
- 3D kite model (GO_S.blend)
- Kite plan as DXF file (GO_S.dxf)
- Kite plan in overlay mode as PDF file (GO_S.pdf)
- Take a look at the kite design parameters and the 3D model of the kite to get an idea of the flying characteristics
- Read the step by step instructions in the project wiki (not published yet)
- Study the DXF kite plan
- Add some extra bridle attachment points along the leading edge
Give feedback and join in!
- Build the kite
- Fly the kite in different conditions
- Optimize bridle settings
- Contribute your experiances
Recommended Software:
- CAD Software (e.g. QCAD) to open and edit the DXF plans
- Open Source Software Blender to view the 3D kite model
For best performance and comparablity it is very important to use proper materials to build the kite. Thanks to our partner extremtextil.de you can get all required fabrics in high quality and different colors online.
Polyester Dacron
Dacron is used for the leading edge, struts and to reinforce the sail
Kite Polyester Spinnaker
Polyester spinnaker fabrics rely on their tight Polyester yarn to resits stretch. In comparison to nylon fabrics they do not change their characteristics when exposed to water and sun.
Fabric dimensions of spinnaker and dacron for size 9sqm
TPU
TPU is used for the leading edge and strut bladders
You can also get 'ready to install' bladders for the GO from bonobo repair.
Kite recycling
If you have an old kite in a very good condition and don't mind the extra work for cutting and sewing the GO panels out of several pieces then you can 'upcycle' your old kite. Remove all seams and use the same fabric orientation.
There will be a howto coming soon on the wiki. Until then please refer to the wingworks kite sewing manual (german only)
If you like the idea of this project and want to contribute your ideas please join.
You can either create an issue with an appropriate label (enhancement, help wanted, question) or create a push request as described in the github 'hello world' tutorial:
- Fork it!
- Create your feature branch:
git checkout -b my-changes - Commit your changes:
git commit -am 'My changes' - Push to the branch:
git push origin my-changes - Submit a pull request :D
To create the 3D Model of the kite and the dxf plans I'm using my software WingCalc. The software is not part of the project and not (yet) OpenSource. I'm also working on an onlineversion to make it available for everyone.
- Karsten Gaebert - Initial work -
GO-S-v_1.1 (3. October 2016)
Some changes after testflying the first Prototype:
- More curvature in the first 3 sail segments for a more rounded shape and less wrinkles
- Bridle changes for more comfortable bar tension and better steering
- Bladders included in DXF
- Position of all valves included in DXF
GO-S-v_1.0 (16. August 2016)
CAD work is done. This will become the first real prototype.
click for changes
Diff between version 1.0 (orange) and alpha-0.1
GO-S-alpha-0.1 (16. May 2016)
First draft based on the Single Strut Kite Ventus
This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 4.0 International License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/4.0/
GO-S-v_1.0
- Homepage: www.wingworks.de
- e-mail: info@wingworks.de