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MiniGem Construction

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Spars

My Minigem was purchased second hand and some of it's original spars had been replaced so use these dimensions (which are measurements off my kite) with caution.

ItemQtyDia.Len.Comments
Upper Spreader 1 5.5mm 53.0cm  
Bottom Spreader 2 5.5mm 63.5cm  
Bottom Spreader Ferrule 1 5.5mm (internal) 25.0cm Skyshark Carbon
Wing Standoffs 4 5.5mm 22.0cm  
Central Standoff 1 5.5mm 11.5cm This was missing on my kite so I had to guess.
Spine 2 5.5mm 61.0cm  
Upper Leading Edge 2 5.5mm 57.5cm Nose to clip: 28.5cm
Lower Leading Edge 2 5.5mm 70cm Wing tip to clip: 47cm
Leading Edge Ferrule 2 5.5mm (internal) 6cm Metal tube

According to the Benson website the frame is "5.5mm Structil".

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