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pawsable · Joined: 31 Mar 2004 Posts: 59 Location: Vancouver, WA

Thanks for the input Cliff.

I just started with kiting about a year ago so I have a lot to learn. I like to know what others are doing and try different things.

I have several kites of varying size. I did notice a difference when flying my 7" delta on 100lb line in a light wind. The line had a big bow in it.

When flying my DH 9' dbl keel delta in the same wind, on the same line, there was no bow.

I think I could have used 80lb or lighter that day but on a day with stronger wind the 100lb would be the way to go. Think

I'm just starting to aquire some different weights & types as $$ permits.
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stevef · Posted: Tue May 25, 2004 5:21 pm Post subject:

I'm with Cliff on this one.... For the flyline, use the largest diameter that you can - it is more comfortable on the hand. If your kite is flying well and stable with a heavier line that "bows" in the wind... so what! No rule says the line has to be guitar tight.

Twisted Evil

unless your in a Rok battle...... then the smaller the diameter the better!

IMO, Be sure the line is braided and not twisted. 100 pound braid will last longer than 100 pound twist.

The bridle is a different story. The size of the line is really dependent on how the kite is designed - how many bridle points, type of kite, etc...
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Doug LaRock · Posted: Tue May 25, 2004 10:46 pm Post subject: line

I also use the biggest line the kite will lift. Bigger line is more resistent to damage so less chance of the kite getting away. Also knots and age degrade the line strength.

Doug

KiteSquid · Posted: Wed May 26, 2004 7:22 am Post subject:

Defently braided!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

it costs more than twisted, but it is worth it.
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kiteguy · Posted: Wed May 26, 2004 10:06 am Post subject:

Stan · Joined: 18 Nov 2003 Posts: 598 Location: San Diego

Some of the smaller bonded twisted Dacron is pretty good. All my fighter lines are twisted cotton or linen.

Stan

kitepoor · Posted: Wed May 26, 2004 12:02 pm Post subject:

the larger the line you use the less likely the neighborhood kids you loaned kites to will cut the kite you made out of the sky and maybe out of your life if you can't find it down wind
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