Being addicted to experimentation I was searching the web for something just like this.
This was written years back but there is a good bit of insight here as well
as a great deal of humor.
If you know any windsurfers they probably have the main part for this. I have one myself, but might make on of these with it. Plenty more if you
google Keyston Kite Bar.
Being addicted to experimentation I was searching the web for something just like this.
This was written years back but there is a good bit of insight here as well
as a great deal of humor.
That was a great read; thanks OldBen. A lot of us have stuff like this dusting up the garage. oldben - 26-4-2017 at 06:46 AM
Randy thats one weird bar. Guess it takes some getting used to one handed is nice though.
Glad you enjoyed the read AC! I found it informative and humorous.
Went to Central Hardware in Brunswick where they have just about anything. They had a nice selection
of implement handles to pick from. Almost nobody carries these any more because the entire tool is cheaper.
Bought a nice hickory hoe handle for $10. Will make two experimental handles.
The hoe handle is ideal because it has an almost a constant diameter of about 1", where the rest of the selection
has varying diameters over it length.
Bought 20' of 3/16 Dyneema braid off ebay for leader lines. Apparently its being use on smaller winches. Has an advertised
strength of 4700 lbs, which I have a hard time believing.
Now its time to build a bar. The one bar I dont have is the type with the brake or main leaders independently mounted on either side of the center
line. Thought I would make one to try. If I use a slip knot on the inside leaders the travel on the brake or main lines can be varied depending on
which way they are hooked up. Depends on the kite I guess.
