Kite Spare Parts & Fittings in english click on any picture for a larger view.
End Cap - used at top end of spine and top of L/E to protect end of spar and the sail itself. Nock - used at bottom end of spine and of L/E.
Low profile type used if there is a risk of tangling.
L/E fitting - L/E permanently through hole at top right.
Spreader fits into hole at bottom left when fully assembled.
T-piece - Spine fits through hole marked in white.
Lower spreaders fit to holes marked in red.
Spar grabber - lower spreader clips into left side
Stand-off is fitted permanently into right side
Sail grabber - piece on right side goes through sail
Stand-off is fitted permanently into left side
Wingtip Tensioner - a bungie cord or neoprene O ring may also be used to tension sail onto nock at end of L/E or spine. Alloy Ring (1cm diam) - Often used in the bridle assembly where tow-point is attached.
Sleeving - to protect the flying line where knotted. Shown with a bodkin (blunt needle) used to thread lines through it. Ferrules - join 2 spars end to end. Leading edge is usually made of 2 equal parts joined this way.