riffclown - 15-8-2013 at 05:00 PM
It's not parapacking but...
I decided to make myself a bit better line management system. I like the idea of keeping everything attached and something simple to keep the lines
from getting tangled. This is initial idea I drew
I then cut it out of some 1/4" craft pine with a coping saw, It's just a simple winder shape with the trailing edge sized to have the handles
attached. Using a Velcro strap right now. Will soon replace with bungee cord.
Sanded the edges smooth(ish) and it fits in the folds of the kite nicely.. Since it's bigger than a normal winder, the lines get wound very quickly.
What do you think?
B-Roc - 15-8-2013 at 05:06 PM
nice
soliver - 15-8-2013 at 07:25 PM
That's almost exactly how I pack my kites...
All Peter Lynn kites come with their lines on a big plastic winder and have 2 Velcro straps on the kite stake sleeve. I sandwich the winder between
the handles wrapped with the Velcro straps and wind the lines on the winder..... When I've wound the lines up to about a foot from the kite I slide 1
or both kite killers over the whole lot.
I also use a kite strap around the kite and handle/line bundle, and it fits into the bag nicely.
Scudley - 15-8-2013 at 08:30 PM
Put your handles in a sock or a bag and use them as a winder. The empty bag make for a good place for car keys and change while you are buggying.
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riffclown - 22-8-2013 at 01:49 PM
I like my winders.. Had both kites up and ready to fly in a snap today. Folded and packed out just as quickly..