Date: Wed, 23 Mar 1994 06:54:35 -1000 From: martfeld@bu.edu (Martin Feldman) Message-Id: <2mps8b$88a@news.bu.edu> Organization: Boston University Subject: cyborg query Anyone out there know how to fly a 'Genuine Cyborg VI'? It's also marked 'Patent pending, 1989, Mike Sterling, #105'. It's rather complexly strutted and consists of two triangular panels, facing each other apex-to-apex, with a combined width of about 5 ft. It's a 2-line stunter. Is not willing to do anything in light or, I believe, medium air. Is it looking for a gale? Reply: = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = Date: Mon, 28 Mar 1994 18:40:22 -1000 From: nstar@delphi.com Message-Id: Organization: Delphi (info@delphi.com email, 800-695-4005 voice) Subject: Re: cyborg query The Cyborg VI was a patented design by Mike Sterling. I have a number of Cyborgs and fly them often, including Mike's original matched pair of ten's that he used to debut the kite at Lincoln City, OR. If you need help with assembly, drop me a line. The VI is not for winds under 10mph, unless you fly it in train with a second VI..Team Cyborg began with trained VI"s and they also found that the kite becomes more docile and predictable when flown in train..It's a great kite but not for the faint of heart.. it also flies extremely well when rigged as a quad-line..almost as good as a Revolution..Hang on to that Borg..it's a classic with a low serial number..assembly isn't as difficult as it would seem..Mike and I can break the kite down to fit it's special bag that looks like a cloth violin case, in about 3 minutes..reassemble and fly in 2 mins..of course we've had practice. Is your frame fiberglass or graphite? some early models were fiberglass..the graphite is better..I love the Cyborg in flight..looks more like a bird than any other kite..handles somewhat like a Firedart but better..good winds..hope to hear from you if you want some help..Dusty = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = =