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Shawn being hoisted by a 23.4 sq meter NasaWing
in 8-10mph!
Photo by Sandy Smith
NASA ParaWings (Traction Kites)
Forever Flying, L.L.C.
Decatur Commons
1605-D6A Beltline Rd, SW
Decatur, AL 35603
Phone: (256) 308-0988
Fax: (256) 308-0658
Email: info@foreverflying.com
Store Hours: Monday-Saturday / 10am-6pm CST
Manager: Shawn E. Donahoo
Member Merchant
Feel welcome to email me (info@foreverflying.com) with questions or comments.
2001-2003 Colors - Rainbow, Red, Yellow, Blue, Green
NEW PRICES FOR 2005!
NPW 5 - 2.3sq meters - $99.95 (25sq ft)
NPW 5 - 3.1sq meters - $119.95 (33sq ft)
NPW 5 - 4.8sq meters (shown) - $139.95 (47sq ft)
NPW 5 - 6.9sq meters - $159.95 (75sq ft)
Average estimate of ideal size/windspeed (based on a 180lb pilot):
2.3sqm = 10-15mph
3.1sqm = 8-12mph
4.8sqm = 5-10mph
6.9sqm = 4-8mph
(Leaner, meaner, faster, more powerful version)
In stock since 8/5/02
(Great for kids!) (New for 2001--Ready To Fly!)
NPW 5 - 0.6sq meters - $24.95 (6.5sq ft) 
Now available (for the courageous only) in these outrageous sizes:
(sqm=square meters of surface area) (prices are approximate based on current international exchange rate)
NW350 / 9.5sqm (103sqft)
= $239
NW400 / 12.75sqm (138sqft) = $279
NW450 / 15.70sqm (169sqft) = $339
NW500 /19.40sqm (209sqft) = $429
NW550 / 23.40sqm (252sqft)
= $495
NW630 / 32.00sqm (345sqft) = $789
NW550 Shown (Purple Rainbow) - 23.4 sq m (252 sq ft surface area)
NW630 Shown (Grape Rainbow) - 32 sq m (345 sq ft surface area--help!)
The NASA ParaWing5 is a power kite with a brand new look. This flexible kite contains no spars or air chambers. This makes the kite highly crash-resistant. The bridle construction of the NPW5 gives you the choice to fly it as a dual line or as a quad line foil. This kite is suitable for buggying or other kite-sailing applications. Incredible power at an absolutely amazing price!!! (Comparable 4sq meter foils would cost between $350 and $500 instead of $159!)
Laura Roberts flying a 3.1m NasaWing
Shawn flying hard!
NPW5-LK250 (4.9sq m) in Red/Black
NasaWing NW350 (9.5sqm-103sqft)
A great place to start is in the NASA history archives, available at http://www.hq.nasa.gov/office/pao/History/index.html A keyword search on "Rogallo" will yield dozens of references, including NASA's attempt to design a glider reentry system, and then later an emergency flexible glider to escape from orbit back to earth.
From astronautix.com, a picture and description of the first reentry glider:
http://www.friends-partners.org/mwade/craft/firlider.htm
Quadrifoil Medium Handles
NPW5's do not come with line or handles. Order Quadrifoil Medium Handles (shown above) for quad-line flying (2-inch wide or padded wrist straps for dual-line flying).
For NasaWings 9.5sqm and larger we strongly recommend quad-line control and the larger Flexifoil Blade Handles for greater control (shown below with Quadrifoil Medium Handles for reference):
Flexifoil Blade Handles (Left) / Quadrifoil Medium Handles (Right)
Power Line is recommended for water sports because of its extra stiffness. (Power Line resists tangling when kite is resting on the surface and line is not under tension.) Standard Spectra is adequate for land-based applications. For Nasawings use 300# for dual-line mode and 300#/200# for quad-line mode if you weight less than 220lb. If you weigh more than 200lbs or use them for water applications the 500#/200# will serve you better. For extreme situations you might also consider the 500#/300# option.
For most land-based applications 50-100ft length are good w/75ft being most popular. For most water-based applications 100-150ft lengths are used. Shorter lengths within the given range are easier to handle in more overpowered conditions. Longer lengths give more sustained power in lighter wind situations.
Power (Dual) Set + Brake (Dual) Set = Total (Quad) Set (plus winder) = Total w/winder
Power Linesets (Dual/Quad Line NPW5-NASA ParaWing Kites):
300lb/50ft ($11.95) + 200lb/50ft ($9.95) = $21.90 (add $5.95 for winder = $27.85)
300lb/75ft ($16.95) + 200lb/75ft ($13.95) = $30.90 (add $5.95 for winder = $36.85)
300lb/100ft ($21.95) + 200lb/100ft ($17.95) = $39.90 (add $9.95 for winder = $49.85)
500lb/100ft ($29.95) + 300/100ft ($21.95) = $51.90 (add $15.90 for winders = $67.80)
500lb/125ft ($36.95) + 300/125ft ($26.95) = $63.90 (add $19.90 for winders = $83.80)
500lb/150ft ($43.95) + 300/150ft (31.95) = $75.90 (add $19.90 for winders = 95.80)
500lb/100ft ($29.95) + 500lb/100ft ($29.95) = $59.90 (add $19.90 for winders = $79.80)
500lb/125ft ($36.95) + 500lb/125ft ($36.95) = $73.90 (add $19.90 for winders = $93.80)
500lb/150ft ($43.95) + 500lb/150ft (43.95) = $87.90 (add $19.90 for winders = 107.80)
Spectra for Power Kites (Bulk):
200lb Spectra Braid - $.08 per foot
300lb Spectra Braid - $.10 per foot
500lb Spectra Braid - $.14 per foot
1000lb Spectra Braid (custom lengths available - $inquire)
Q-Power Linesets (for watersports):
Q-Power 600lb (272kg) x 100ft (33m) - $63.95
Q-Power 600lb (272kg) x 100ft (33m) Hi-Vis - $69.95
Q-Power 300lb (136kg) x 100ft (33m) - $59.95
Q-Power 300lb (136kg) x 100ft (33m) Hi-Vis - $66.95
Q-Power 200lb (91kg) x 100ft (33m) - $57.95
Q-Power 200lb (91kg) x 100ft (33m) Hi-Vis - $64.95
Call or email for quotes on other lengths of Q-Power Linesets (50ft, 75ft & 150ft).
Quadrifoil Q-Harness $59.95 (shown above)
Link Line $19.95 (not shown)
Dave Petty's (custom) Black NW650 (about 34sqm!)
Austin, TX (December 2000)
(Dave Petty takes flight on a mountainboard.)
Aaron Basil (of Lexington, KY) flying at New Smyrna Beach, FL (July 4th, 1999)
Last Updated 2/27/2006
