Patrick's L'Atelier "Lynx Feather UL"

Patrick's
L'Atelier "Lynx Feather UL" (Custom Colors)
Updated March 9, 2007
Click on the photo for enlargement.
Front Page Patrick's Kite Page Hal's Kite Page

Introduction
The Lynx Feather UL (Ultralight) has construction that is top notch. At the time I purchased my Lynx, L'Atelier offered custom sail colors at no additional cost. Even when ordering a custom color, this manufacturer is prompt.

Dimensions, specs & cost The width of the Lynx Feather UL is 6' 0" (72"), weighs 5.6 oz. and is rated at 0-12 mph. I don't relate to the concept of zero wind. My rating is based on how much wind it takes to keep a kite in the air without extraneous effort and not by the manufacturer's specs. This stunt kite does not have a large sail area, therefore does not create much lift from a light breeze, so I rate it at 4-12 mph. I purchased this stunt kite from The Kite Shoppe for $172.00.

Flight Characteristics The Lynx Feather UL, though I don't agree with the manufacturer's wind specs, is still a UL and should be flown on a 50 pound line set. In flight, it has some fine qualities but Hal and I believe that there is something off in its harness configuration. We tried a modification of its harness by shortening its attachments to the upper spreader by 1 ½" and it improved its handling. It still needs some other harness changes to be worked out. We will post that information later when that is resolved. I am confident the Lynx Feather UL will perform well, once the harness configuration is set better.