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That shouldn't happen at all!
No not at all
It is supposed to be quite tight and should slightly distort the frame but not by much.
Obviously check the points mentioned in the earlier post from James i.e.:- is ferrule blocked, spar broke etc.
IIRC the psycho came with some instructions for initial set up. They weren't too clear but the gist of what they said was this.
1 Ensure the trick line is released from the end knocks. Just leave it dangling from the spine Velcro.
2 Seat the leading edges together. Lead the leach line through wing tip knock. (As from original they didn't have loops or knots, but then I am not sure about current models, mine must be one of the very first) Initially only tension with one end of the rubber band which passes through the LE Dacron over the end knock, thus lightly holding the leach line . Do this for both sides.
3 Assemble with upper and lower spreaders, then stand-offs.
4 Tension the leach line lightly till any creases across the sail are removed and a crease from the stand-off to the LE *just* starts to appear.
5 Bind the excess leach line around the knock itself till all the spare is used up
6 Reconnect the trick line to both knocks (it should not deform the frame at all but be just tense on the ground and usually slightly slack in flight.
7 Secure everything with the other 2nd end of the rubber band over the bound up leach line, first band and trick line.
Hope that has been of some use.
Other tips I have heard, and in some cases used on my Psycho are
a Replace the leading edges with one piece, good quality carbon or plug the carbon at the ferrule to reduce LE breakages. (Common for me)
b Put in an *over length* leach line with loops tied in the ends, tension by turning the knock till desired tension is imparted then trap all with the bands/bungies. (This one from Chris Matheson IIRC and has anyone seen him recently? If so, tell him he is sorely missed)
c drill through one side of the knock with a fine drill, pass the trick line through the hole, knot with a small fig of 8 knot and pull back into the knock leaving less to snag Finish with an 8mm endcap as a coverall boot slit to pass round the trick line. (Not one I have tried)
d Replace the bands with bungie tied inside the Dacron LE 'Benson style'. Lasts longer, less to catch onto with one less 'thing' going around the knock.
e perhaps most importantly check the LE fitting stops are still secured in place. Both upper and lower fittings should be secured so that when assembled the lower spreaders form a straight line across the kite through the T (if a little bowed upwards). The LE fittings should be towards the tops of the cut Dacron slots but not fouling it.
HTH
,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, greeny
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