Power kites have really taken off

ROFLOL

 

as for the rest, Sweet!, I`de really appreciate that, as these things aren`t exactly Cheap! (well not for a good one anyway).

if it`s of any help, tell them it`s a parachute type foil.

Power kites have really taken off where I used to live...

 

LOL, I wish that was intentional...oh dear.

 

I can't get hold of the person I want this evening, but these may help in the mean time...

 

This deals with equations for parafoil kites...

 

http://www.seattleairgear.com/pd.htm

 

and this has stacks of info on forces and torques on kites...including equations, not sure if this of any help.

 

http://kitesurfingschool.org/kite.htm

You just sparked a memory from the Glastonbury festival, where they had a gymnast floating around under a giant balloon...

 

That wasn't Glastonbury 2004 by any chance?

That wasn't Glastonbury 2004 by any chance?

 

Did you see it then ? Most of the random performing arts are there most years...I didn't personally go to 2004, but I definetly saw this in 1999, maybe 2000. I think Orbital were playing at the time.

My memories of that weekend are bit fuzzy, but yea I definately remember a similar performer there that year.

How about making a rucksack that could be filled with helium after it has been packed. Then it would be lighter to wear.

But to make any significant difference to the weight, you would need several times as much as a bag full which would be too bulky and impractical.