Spectra Solution Construction
Diagram
Showing spars &
bridle lengths only.
Spars
| Spar |
Length |
Diameter |
Quantity |
| Top Leading Edge (A,
B, C) |
80 cm |
6.0 mm |
3 |
| Bottom Leading Edge
(D, E, F) |
80 cm |
6.0 mm |
3 |
| Vertical (G, H, I) |
70.5 cm |
5.5 mm |
3 |
| Standoff (J, K) |
26.5 cm |
5.5 mm |
2 |
- The top and bottom leading edges appear to be some kind of
wrapped carbon, whereas the vertical and standoffs are standard
pultruded carbon (although from the feel of them it wouldn't surprise
me if they are actually glass fibre).
- The left & right verticals (G
& I) are behind the sail (from
the fliers perspective), whereas the central vertical (H)
is in front and is joined to the leading edges by the standoffs.
Fittings
| Item |
Diameter |
Quantity |
|
'T' piece
|
6mm / 6mm
|
6
|
|
6.00mm End Caps
|
6.00mm
|
4
|
|
5.5mm Nock Caps (for central vertical 'H')
|
5.5 mm
|
1
|
Bridle
| Name |
From |
To |
Length |
|
Top & Bottom bridle
|
a
|
b
|
50cm |
| b |
c |
91cm |
| c |
d |
91cm |
| d |
e |
50cm |
| Line attachments
(top & bottom) |
b |
f |
9cm |
| d |
g |
9cm |
| Vertical |
x |
y |
76cm |
- The bridle is the same on top & bottom and
comprises two main
pieces - a to c,
and c to d
(with d being the end of the central
vertical spar). The line
attachments loops are connected at point c.
- The bride is looped around the 'T' connectors on the left
&
right verticals and the 'T' connector on the central vertical used for
the standoffs.
- The vertical bridle between x
& y has a total
length of 76cm, but is comprised of two sections attached via a metal
clip. I have no idea why this should be!
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