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NASA ParaWing 9 (NPW9 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-7pm CST
Manager: Shawn E. Donahoo
Member Merchant
Feel welcome to email me (info@foreverflying.com) with questions or comments.
2004 Colors - Rainbow, Red, Yellow, Blue, Green
In stock since 8/5/02
Comparison between NPW5 and NPW9:
The NPW9 is faster and has greater pulling force than the NPW5.
The NPW9's wind window is larger, which makes it a better choice for buggy pilots.
The NPW9's improved design make it more user-friendly
for all skill levels. Advanced fliers will especially appreciate
the more foil-like performance.
NPW9 LK200 - 3.40 sq meters (about 40sq ft)
List $112.95 / $99.95 w/AKA discount
NPW9 LK250 - 5.31sq meters (about 55sq ft)
List $159.95 / $144.95 w/AKA discount
Owner's Manual Page
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Owner's Manual Page 2
Owner's Manual Page 3
Owner's Manual Page 4
Owner's Manual Back Cover
NEW FOR 2004!
NPW9 LK300 - 7.6sq meters (about 80sq ft)
List $199.95 / $179.95 w/AKA discount
In stock since 2/12/04
NPW9 LK370 - 12sq meters
List $410 / $369 w/AKA discount
NPW9 LK420 - 15sq meters
List $465 / $418 w/AKA discount
Average estimate of recommended size/windspeed (based on a 180lb pilot):
3.4sqm = 10-15mph
5.3sqm = 5-10mph
NW630 Shown (Grape Rainbow) - 32 sq m (345 sq ft surface area--help!)
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 12/29/2004
