InvertedForce - 14-11-2010 at 09:13 PM
Hey all,
I've been a little concerned with my fifth line FDS system. Every time I pull the bar while the kite is reasonably powered up, the fifth line gets
pinched between the depower (trim) line and the bar opening and it has begun to fray.
Is this something I should be concerned about? I typically don't initiate the FDS, so that line doesn't get much use but I'd hate to lose the kite if
I ever needed to pull the safety QR.
I don't want to assume it was set up wrong (bought it from John @ PZ), but the FDS line travels from the little aluminum block, down the trim line,
inside a ring, then inbetween the two trim lines and finally into the bar. I'll take pictures next time I have the lines all undone if anybody can't
understand what I'm trying to say (sorry...).
If this doesn't sound right, would anybody have any insights or photos on how it should be set up? :puzzled:
Appreciate any thoughts you guys may have!
InvertedForce - 14-11-2010 at 09:14 PM
Here is the link to the full size photo for a closer look:
http://img707.imageshack.us/img707/3968/gopr0051.jpg
B-Roc - 15-11-2010 at 07:17 AM
I don't think that's a big deal. If you cut to the 5th line there is not going to be a whole lot of pressure on the kite and that's a hefty line so
it shouldn't break. That's a different bar setup then my Pulse (which is also on a FDS) so I can't say if its set up correctly or not but if it came
from John I assume it is. Seems to be fraying just like normal depower lines that get a bit chewed up as they pass through the bar (especially if
they are double lines with a splitter on a spinning shackle to keep them from twisting or they've gotten wet and sandy / salty). Unless others who
know the setup you have express concern, I would not worry and if it ever shows significant structural damage just replace it with a line from John or
your local climbing or boating store.
tridude - 15-11-2010 at 08:57 AM
at present it doesnt appear to be a problem..........try waxing your lines or sailkote (dry lube) works to reduce
chaffing/wear..................................
InvertedForce - 15-11-2010 at 11:29 AM
Awesome, thanks guys!!
powerzone - 18-11-2010 at 05:36 PM
the bar is setup correctly,
what it looks like from the picture is the tip of the internal spliced portion inside the hollow braid is coming out the side... you can pull it out
a little and trim it off.
if this is not the case and it really is fraying and looks fragile... please remove that FDS end-line from the bar setup.... mail it to me in an
envelope and i'll repair/replace it for free.
InvertedForce - 19-11-2010 at 11:19 AM
You're the best, John. I'll look at it a bit closer tonight and see what the deal is.