Fri, May 30, 2003
Absolutely hate setting up or taking down your trike?
Antares claims that whether you haul your trike on a trailer, or
simply want to store it on-site, the new Antares Kwik-Fold Device
will make this process a breeze. The Antares US Corporation has
developed a new device that allows Antares trike owners to easily
raise and lower their wings (without risk of bodily harm... grin).
This new device also offers the coveted ability to fold the wing
while it is still attached to the trike. In this configuration, the
owner can use his wing bag to cover the wing when not in use, and
protect it from harmful UV rays. Besides the Antares trikes, the
Kwik-Fold Kit has been designed for all models of Air Creation
trikes and wings, to include: Clipper, Buggy, GTE, Fun Racer and
Twin.
Antares claims that the wing can be raised or lowered using only
one finger (even easier than lifting the rear tailgate of your
SUV)! Once mounted, this kit installs permanently but is
lightweight (only 4 lbs), and consists of several brackets and some
specially designed gas struts. Wherever you fly, the Kwik Fold kit
means that you will never need assistance lowering your wing,
either for storage or for protection against wind gusts that may
pop-up without warning. This system also means that you won't have
to tie your trike down when raising or lowering the wing.
Float
pilots may find the Kwik-Fold Kit's ability to allow the pilot to
raise and lower their wings unassisted, a real value... not to
mention a way to keep from taking the occasional unscheduled
swim... and offer the added bonus of being able to fold/unfold the
wing while the trike is still on the water. Antares says that the
Kwik-Fold kit adapts to any of their wings and requires no
unsightly hardware, nor does it interfere with the trike's flying
characteristics.
The $449.00 kit, (plus shipping), includes everything. Kwik-Fold
Kits are currently under development for all models of AirBorne
trikes as well as other popular makes.
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