CONSTRUCTION

The MEFM is constructed like no other, using a unique and exact technique of aligning and heat welding the panels together before sewing., (no double sided tape) and then great attention to detail when sewing ensuring each sail is worthy of the MEFM name. Each kite , when tuned the same, will fly the same, whether it was made in ’94 or ’03.  

• Each MEFM is handmade, by Warren McIntosh, numbered and signed, with written warranty.
  

• Each of the nine panels on each side aligned for maximum strength.  
  

• All reinforcements, leading and trailing edge are triple stitched.  
  

• All knots are either heat sealed or heat shrinked. No protruding knots or fittings on back of kite to foul lines. A skilled MEFM flier can re-launch a downed kite without walking up to the kite to untangle lines.  
  

• T-Piece and L/E ferrules both double sleeved. They’ll never break. 
  

• Because of strict attention to detail, the MEFM’s sail cut, and weight on the right and left half are identical, this translates to well balanced flight. In a ‘float’ type manoeuvre the MEFM will float down straight and not pitch left to right like a falling leaf.  
  

• Every MEFM is fully assembled, as the final step in manufacture, to set & tension the leechline and cement connectors in place.

Stitching detail front leading edge	Stitching detail rear trailing edge
Stitching detail - front	Wingtip detail

It’s the sum of all these things that make the difference between ‘very good’, ‘excellent’ and ……. 'most excellent'

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