Power Kite Forum

Leash

soliver - 30-9-2014 at 04:01 PM

So I'm about to get this M5 sent off to Powerzone, but I realize I need a leash... Anybody have one they'll part with for cheapo?

indigo_wolf - 30-9-2014 at 04:09 PM

Errr.... um.... veja-du? or are you just trying to gaslight/confuzzle me?

Didn't we dance around this maypole here?

Not sure you are going to get much cheaper than $29 if you are still looking for a short leash for use with the buggy.

ATB,
Sam


soliver - 30-9-2014 at 05:12 PM

Oh yeah,... Since I haven't gotten the kite fixed yet, I still haven't gotten a leash... And I can't seem to find anyone who carries that shorty leash, so I thought I'd ask if anyone had one they'd give up for cheap... Plus I see the disadvantages of the shorter leash... Found a used Cabrina on Amazon for $25 + $5 shipping... That's an option... Just putting my feelers out.


B-Roc - 30-9-2014 at 05:39 PM

Or you could make one. It's just rope and a shackle all of which can be acquired at a marine store.

rtz - 30-9-2014 at 07:50 PM

Jeff used to buggy back in the day. Call him and see if he'll cut you a deal on the one they make: http://www.pksdistribution.com/proddetail.asp?prod=pks_MINI_...

Or get one of these for ~$17 and tie a knot in it?

http://switchkites.com/parts/controller/controller1.html

soliver - 30-9-2014 at 08:33 PM

Quote: Originally posted by B-Roc  
Or you could make one. It's just rope and a shackle all of which can be acquired at a marine store.


I was thinking of doing that and using my wichard QR as a safety... So that's kosher?

rtz - 30-9-2014 at 09:26 PM

Depending on the kite and how much it yanks when it's released to the leash is what I'd be concerned about. With the LEI kites, there is quite a bit of yank even with a long bungee leash.

ssayre - 1-10-2014 at 04:27 AM

I had a decent amount of yank with the arc, but I'm not sure the bungee causes the yank to some degree. The length of the leash causes some momentum that maybe a short leash would not have. It would be interesting to experiment a little.

powerzone - 1-10-2014 at 08:35 AM

hey soap, i've got several around we can work it out once your kite gets here.

soliver - 1-10-2014 at 12:19 PM

Wow, John, you're awesome!!! thanx a million!!!! Sorry to pester you with so many questions :no: