Duotone Diversity Magazine No.02 2020

14 15 16 THE BLADDER IS PUMPED In order to check it for leakage, it is left pumped up for 4 hours. THE BLADDER GETS PULLED INTO THE KITE It is fixed in place with a line to avoid blow out holes. Afterward, the whole kite is inflated for another 4 hours to be checked for symmetry. CUTTING AND SEWING OF LINES The lines are cut at the right length and sewed. BRIDLES ARE ATTACHED TO THE KITE By using the line plan provided by the designer. 17 19 18 THE KITE IS PUMPED ONE LAST TIME FOR CONTROL It stays inflated for at least 12 hours. PACKING OF KITE Sumudu has attached all labels and packed the kite into its bag, ready to be delivered. KNOT POSITIONS Marking knot positions on kite lines. T E C H N O L O G Y 74 75 T E C H N O L O G Y AUTOMOBILE PRODUCTION The production time of an automobile varies depending on the manufacturer and production process. A VW Golf can be assembled in around 14 hours, BMW takes around 30 hours to produce a premium model. Ten years ago, this still took a good 60 hours at the Bavarian manufacturer. 1 K I T E 3 W E E K S