barnes - 12-2-2008 at 04:05 PM
Now that I own my own depower kite, and a depower bar, I'm hooked, literally. I am looking at a few old inflatables for the summer, and was hoping to
save some cash by using one set of bar and lines. If I were to use my Flysurfer Bar, how would I secure the 5th line if the inflatable was not using
it? Would the bridals go crazy if lines weren't connected to it and packed away?
Any advice helps. Thanks!
Bladerunner - 12-2-2008 at 04:51 PM
By 5th line I expect you mean the FDS line?
I think the only way you could re-use the bar would be to disconnect the lines at the bar and use another set for the lei ? I don't think the lines
would cross over. With an LEI all 4 should be the same length.
Probably better and a lot simpler to buy a bar and line set for the LEI's.
If you are learning on the water and plan on picking up old C kites be SURE to get 5th line kites. Safer and easier to relaunch. Avoid Cabrina's recon
system.
barnes - 12-2-2008 at 05:02 PM
Yup, FDS line.
I'm looking at Flexifoil Ion SLEs...if the price is right. A local is looking to get rid of them for cheap. I suppose I could put out the extra cash
for a bar and lines, but I wouldn't if my FS bar would suffice anyways...but thats not the case right now...looks like more saving!
domdino - 12-2-2008 at 06:43 PM
It isn't impossible but it will take a lot of messing around to get it right, and if you're trying to get it right based on guesswork that's not too
good... also flysurfer lines connect differently and i personally don't like taking them off because that can lead to bad bad bridle tangles 
I would try and find a cheap second hand bar and lines or a ready to fly inflato if you can!
Bladerunner - 12-2-2008 at 06:49 PM
You should try and find out how much travel is required for the Ion. Bows and SLE's usually require a longer throw than a regular C kite. So not just
any bar ( trim strap ) will work.
powerzone - 13-2-2008 at 08:53 AM
don't bother Ryan... leave your 1.5 setup alone... its custom.
get a whole different bar for your tube adventure.
i have generic bars for sale on the classifieds page.
tridude - 13-2-2008 at 11:08 AM
PZ,
You got any leashes? My
13 tore up my current one although I put a NASCAR repair
on it
powerzone - 13-2-2008 at 01:09 PM
is Duct Tape the Nascar preferred fixing material?
yes i have some leashes... they are "home-made" very close to FS and uses some old parts.
i'll upload a pic and put it in the Classifieds.
Barnes has one with his new 1.5 Speed 10m package perhaps he can comment.