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...fety Hazard, I outlined some examples of why kiters need to respect the strength of their kites and kite lines at all times. I couldn't agree more, it is very important to be responsible in eve...
...feel that the bridle is the problem. I would like to modify the bridles. I am flying the kite with two lines only. Can anyone help me on how to modify the bridles Thank U...
I am wondering how well Spiderwire fishing line would work for kites. It is much smaller diameter and weight than the strength of similar line. For instance I have some rated at 35/150. Meaning it is
Not sure if they use special condoms, but I do know Kite Fliers do it standing up :>))
...p (not the padded ones). Now tie a length of fairly strong cord from the wrist-strap to one of the brake lines on the kite's handles. I used a soft thin nylon cord used in climbing - its about ten inc...
...saw some setbacks, which raise some questions: 1. I managed to slice through one of my 300LB flexifoil lines by crossing lines with another kite (my fault...
...the many many stall holders ( at least a dozen) to buy all those little bits and pieces you need such as lines stakes rods etc. After the first event passed of well with a small black cody kite winn...
...an give you final details and add you to the list. the plan is to use standard profile kites on 150 foot lines, but this can be adjusted into groups with comparable kites/lines. a couple of very basic...
...'Scouting' magazine they've got instructions for a 'play sail' which is basically a great big sheet with lines at each corners, flown by having one person on each line. Has anyone any experience of fl...
...f 6mm carbon, also line sets for all of these. Full Uk retail on these is £355 not including spares and lines I'm looking for £250 ono inc p&p in the UK or swap for something like a 7.2 blade. Cheer...
...f 6mm carbon, also line sets for all of these. Full Uk retail on these is £355 not including spares and lines I'm looking for £250 ono inc p&p in the UK or swap for something like a 7.2 blade. Cheer...
...ation from Ozone: http://www.ozone-gliders.com/ozkites/LDwind.htm Does the weight here mean that the lines hold that person's weight or is it the wind-strength + the person's weight or what...? ...
...be flown 2 or 4 line (once converted to 4 does it have to stay 4). It strikes me that for traction brake lines are required but I find part of the thrill with the Super is the total craziness of pulli...
I heard a story about a man who was electrocuted while flying his kite near a set of powerlines. Have similar events actually happened, or have I just been the victim of an urban legend? Christopher
...e info about it anywhere. having flown an erazor dual line delta for about a year and never flown quad lines or soft kites before, can anyone offer any flying tips. i flew it the other day but only ...
...r load. I thought I could connect a line from the quick release that connects the harness to the control lines, to myself so that I could either 1. pull the line to release the connection 2. If I fe...
...ercise. The downside: Hard work after a while. Sand in eyes when I crash landed once ...and tangled my lines a bit in the undergrowth. Verdict: Dune jumping is almost as much fun as 'June jumpin...
...00 reds triped, but there is one minor problem..... It's an 4 liner, and i am intended to fly him on 2 lines.. annyone know how to convert the kite from 4 lines to 2 ??? Any Ideas and suggestions ...
I just stumbled upon this web page....Has any one tried this software? http://www.connectedlines.com/tcpm/index.htm 'The Connected Pattern Maker is a complete vector based drawing program for the
...thought was that the kite took off because it had been sat there in high wind for so long that the brake lines had stretched. Then I wasn't sure if the take off was due to the fact that the wind was g...
...ds (!) (Now you're in tipwrap country! Beware!) * When the kite's nose is pointing towards you pull both lines to take up flight... * ...and immideately pop both lines againg to enter a turtle/backfli...
...ple fact is, Revs are expensive because they take a lot of R&D and don't sell very well compared to dual lines. It's really amazing that Revolution is still in business, this market is littered with t...
Today I tried flying one of my kites (JOJO 2.7 RS) on 50 foot lines. It was just a test because the lines were brand new. I knew that the wind at the time was plenty for the 2.7 on 100 ft line but on
...ll; I'd like to ask sorta dumb question, kinda mundane...but I have these 2 rolls of 150' Spectra/Dacron lines which I want to use for 4 75' lines for a quad line sled kite that I made. Since I'm quit...
...v SLE 1.5's? Also, can someone please give me the appropriate stack train line lengths and the number of lines to use. To anyone that helps, thanks a bunch! Charles ...
...re out what exactly is that up in the air... Here my question, I know it is recommended to build train lines for the stack....but since I'm using 4ft Hotshots....is it really needed? Can I get away ...
...rfing Assoc. Inc. P.O. Box 483 Coogee NSW Australia 2034 The current committee will be formulating 'Guidelines for Membership' as we do not want to accept memberships from people who do not wish to us...
..., this message is more on topic. I'm thinking of converting an old delta I've got hanging around to quad lines as at http://kitefisherperson.homestead.com/QDelta1.html. Anyone got any tips? I've made ...
...rsedges, and can't seem to figure out what the best length of link line is. Some people have said to use lines 3/4 the length of the leading edge, and others have said 1-1 1/2. Which is best? TIA ...
Did anyone try kite inlineskating. Any experience? Regards
...very nice people that took the stuff from Andrew get what they deserve in this life or the next. Tight lines Bob Finch...
Come on down, 100 x 50cm two line parafoils (with cross bridle and naff flying lines) £5.99p. Find your local store now! Regards Roger Parry.
...~5'6' wingspan - Fluorescent rainbow ripstop nylon on graphite spars - Comes with Fluorescent Yellow Lines and Fluorescent Yellow Case Have moved onward and upward in the world of sport kiting (...
...d to share:- When you fly a Prism kite, it's also a kind of lifestyle that you have at the end of your lines. Uh-huh :-)...
...ng: Top of the Line Kites, Tori Tako Kites, Revolution Kites, Libre Buggies, JoJo Power Foils, Laser Pro Lines, Avia Sport G-force spars, Fly By Night Kite Lights....
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