pongnut - 2-12-2011 at 03:40 PM
Just aquired a harness and depower kite with 5th safety line. I started looking for a leash and and the least expensive ones are around $35. I know
thats not a life savings but has anyone built their own for less?
Thanks
lamrith - 2-12-2011 at 04:30 PM
Pong, I have had the same question myself.
The concern I see however is that you need a Safe way to dump the leash as well. All the leashes you see for $35-50 have a QR mechanism in them. So
that if something really bad happens like a boat, car, etc snags your kite you can get disconnected in a flash AND under full load..
indigo_wolf - 2-12-2011 at 04:34 PM
Depending on what length and terminators you want a NSI Leash might be cheaper for you. Factor in both.... only the base price is $11.95.
You might want to put up a WTB. Some kites come with leashes and people may have surplus.
You are going to be better off with a store bought. Construction, findings (cheaper for manufacturers in bulk), gas/shipping is going to exceed $35
if you are making a one-off.
ATB,
Sam
Bladerunner - 2-12-2011 at 05:53 PM
Those NSI leashes look the job.
Making a reliable QR with a Cotter pin and sleeve is not too tough. One could make up a safe reliable leash in a pinch but ..... :dunno:
Here is a link to an example of a cotter pin saftey
http://kiteboarderz.piczo.com/projects?cr=6&linkvar=0000...
g00fba11 - 2-12-2011 at 06:43 PM
Switch is another option on a reasonably priced leash.....
http://switchkites.com/warehouse_comp/product_info.php?cPath...
lamrith - 2-12-2011 at 07:06 PM
Thanks Goof!! I Really like the look of that switch leash. Gonna buy one now I think, will need it after I send Blades Pulse back with his leash.
You help me out again G00f! Guess that is 2 beers on my tab ehh??
Hrmm they have complete CL with swivel for <$30
g00fba11 - 2-12-2011 at 07:08 PM
Sounds good to me......
I got a couple of them coming also.....
Kami turned me onto that site.....
They got some good parts cheap.....
I want to try their CL also......
I got 44 ft of 5mm amsteelblue just waiting to be turned into a depow line.....
pongnut - 2-12-2011 at 09:45 PM
Thanks for the advice and resources - looks like I'll buy. The commercial products also look much better than anything I could put together.
lamrith - 9-12-2011 at 01:01 PM
Well I just went ahead and bought one. Freight is a bit hefty as it is comming from overseas.. $16.39 becomes $30 n change after shipping.. Wonder
how long it will take?
stetson05 - 10-12-2011 at 12:29 PM
I made a couple but don't use them. I realized that I didn't trust them enough. Add that to the lost time I recommend buying a tested commercial
product. I know it was already said but just reinforcing with my exeperience.
May we all get wind for Christmas and get it Early.
lamrith - 20-12-2011 at 12:20 PM
Just got my leash in. So 7 business days transit. Not bad at all..
At least now I have my own so I do not have to send Blade's Pulse back with his leash accidentally, maliciously missing...:evil:
Bigbear97e - 20-12-2011 at 07:04 PM
Lamrith
speaking of tabs, I believe you and I have created a drinking problem for g00fba11....:D
lamrith - 20-12-2011 at 08:52 PM
Or at least he will hjave one if we every meet up with him? :-p:evil: