Tetraeder 1989

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Photo Damp 1989

Tetraeder 1989
35 cells
Weight: 4.5 kg
Spars 435 x 8mm, fibreglass
16 white sails (1 signature), 10 black and 9 blue
Notes...

From the collection of Jørgen Møller Hansen.
All 'O' ring connectors replaced with knotted line loops January 2020.
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Possible configuration, 34 cells.
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Possible configuration, 35 cells.

Restoration January 2020.

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'O' rings, many perished...
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Knotted loops.
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Over 500 knots were tied...
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Trial build with knotted line loops.

Blackheath 25th February 2024

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Thanks to Tina and Chi for your work on putting the kite together today.
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The weather was just right, some brightness and 6-8 mph from the east.
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Video clip of flight
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Blackheath 30th August 2020

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Start of the build.
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Once underway the orientation of the fittings can be cribbed from the previous units.

Started with the white signature sail today and switched to blue before the white ran out!
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Tipped to one side to fit the 20th sail.
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It will fly from here! Single bridle point only.

It seemed sensible to start with 20 sails to get a feel for the kite at this size.

Video from 30th August 2020
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Stills from video.
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Page Updated October 2023 Felix Mottram