I picked up Jeepersjoey's 5mtr riot at IBX and It needs some lines. I'm looking at the Q power lines that Kent sells at Wind of Change and I'm not
sure what length to go with for this kite. It'll be used primarily at Ivanpah.
What do you guys think?rtz - 18-4-2016 at 08:40 AM
I've experimented with different length lines on my 5.5 Reactor. Started on 17.5m or 18m lines. Those really tamed it and made it direct and
controllable. But in light wind it made it feel to restricted and the window to small. Tried 20's and they were much better. 25's really made that
kite do well at the bottom of it's wind range which is where I use it. 30's were just too much. Made it feel like it constantly had slack lines and
gave the kite a "wet noodle" feel. Totally unresponsive and a soggy feel. Kite is currently on 25's.
My 5m Octane has always been on 20m. Put some 5m extensions on it for 25 total and I'm on the fence about it. I like the 25's when flying it at the
bottom of it's wind range; but I like the 20's better for flying it in normal winds.
Consider the wind range you will be flying your riot in. Normal winds or only when it's light?
For park and ride; I'd put 20m on it. For light wind when the kite has to be flown all over the sky; consider 25m.
For more reading scroll down here to where it talks about line lengths for additional perspective:
