IFlyKites - 1-7-2014 at 08:43 AM
Hey everyone, I'm just wondering. What are the best lines I could get for a Fazer XXL stunt/power kite. Do you know any good places to get them?
Cheers, Ari
riffclown - 1-7-2014 at 12:11 PM
If you looking to stunt it, (and I acknowledge it's a big kite to stunt) I highly recommend Skybond by Shanti.. Great "slippery" lines that minimize
binding with multiple twists.. Decent modulus for slack line work and great responsiveness.
Skybond is available up to 350#. Skybond 350# is what I use on my Bolero 6 Stack. Granted the Bolero is a MUCH smaller kite but six stacked is a lot
of pull..
If you are looking more as a power kite then Laser Pro is available up to 500#. Which is closer to the recommended 485#
For both of those options you'd have to purchase bulk..
Another option is something like the HQ - Econo Quad Line Set for your Fazer lines and use the brake lines separately on a smaller dual line kite..
indigo_wolf - 1-7-2014 at 04:31 PM
There are several posts that list retailers that frequent this forum. Once such posting is here.
Just an FYI.... if you are flying in an area frequented by single line flyers. Keep as far away from them as possible.
Single line kites are flown on polyester or dacron lines. Dyneema/Spectra have a relatively low melting point. If you cross lines with someone
flying with polyester/dacron lines, they can melt/cut your lines in a heartbeat. Even the 8 year old flying an X-Kite from Costco is more than
capable of doing this.... and in a lot of cases, they won't even realize the did it.
ATB,
Sam