摘要 |
A power controlled kite system (70) including a variable-line kite controller (52) with a rotatable spool bar (84) carrying plural spools (110, 112, 114, 116), or a fixed-line controlled. The systems also may include deployment mechanisms (110, 112, 114, 116), sheeting mechanisms (200), cleating mechanisms (240) for the sheeting mechanisms, safety releases (320), and line protectors (300) for use with variable- and/or fixed-line controllers.
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