tdmc96 - 18-4-2008 at 09:24 PM
:puzzled:The question I have is with lines.
Why the different lengths?
Is it depending on size of kite and conditions or what?
Inquiring minds just have to know before I get new lines.:wink2:
Thx.
Ken
flexiblade - 18-4-2008 at 11:15 PM
I messed around with shortening my lines from the standard 82 ft to about 50 ft in order to reduce the amount of pull from gusty conditions when
kiting on smooth terain - parking lots, dry lake beds, etc.. In the end all I ended up doing was ruining a few descent sets of lines and didn't
really achieve the effect I was looking for (which is to simply save up and get a depower). Pansh sells a good quality line set that come in the
general length of 82ft (25mtr) for $125.00 for five sets of lines - it's a lot of line sets but it's nice to have a t least three sets set to three
different kites so that you can "grab and go" when the time is right. Also lines do eventually wear out - doing loops with handles will slowly shred
you lines and eventually snap during heavy loads (usually the worst time) - so it's always good to stock up and inspect you lines every time you set
up to see if there's any excessive fraying.
Krohn1999 - 18-4-2008 at 11:28 PM
Seeing that you have a Reactor and from the avatar it looks like you are on a beach I can suggest that you buy 18 meter (aprox 54 feet)lines for the
beach and 25 meters (aprox 75)for gusty fields.
What type? I fly Vector and Combat lines Both are really good. The Vector lines due tend to block up if they are wet and you have more than 2 loops in
them.
Strength? 190/90 works good in a buggy if you want to do jumping (mtb)240/160
In case you don't know the Reactor has a Turbo Gear. when you are crusing the beach pull slightly on the brake lines and the speed will noticablly
increase.
Have Fun
Chris
WELDNGOD - 19-4-2008 at 06:20 AM
flexi rages will do it to!
tdmc96 - 19-4-2008 at 07:55 AM
I just recently bought a 2 meter Ace (without lines) and was wondering if the 210/100kg lines I have for my Reactor would be too heavy.
I am pretty sure I will be going with lines a little less like 190/90 or 175/75.
I also don't care too much for all white lines...I kinda like the colour coded ones and not just the ends.
Thanks
Ken
Krohn1999 - 19-4-2008 at 08:45 AM
Colored lines are almost a must for the beach. Otherwise no one can see them laying on the sand.
With small kites you should really use thin lines and as short as possible. The wind resistance againts the brake lines will start pulling the brakes
for you. I notice this alot when I use lines over 25 meters and alot of speed, you will be crusing along and all of the sudden the kite will be behind
you even though you didn't pull on the brakes.
I don't know what the lynn lines are like. I bought my Recators kite only. By the way I fly all my Reactors on 190/90 and have never had a problem.
Chris
acampbell - 19-4-2008 at 09:06 AM
Perfect for the 2m Ace would be the Flexifoil set they make for the Sting.
100kg/220 lb x 75kg/165lb x 18m /59 ' #62916
Often, stock kites up to about 3-4m ship with 18-20m lines and larger ship with 25m lines.
Going longer will sloww down the kite and increase time in the power part of the window, lengthening your stroke. Also good for getting into cleaner
air if around trees or buildings.
Flexi makes nice little 5m / 16' extension sets.