Power Kite Forum

Lines and Handles

seany - 3-8-2008 at 08:02 AM

anyone any ideas on what is the best way of packing up your lines and handles???
:rolleyes:

_____ - 3-8-2008 at 08:11 AM

Most people either wrap the lines around the handles then stuff the handles in the bag too or para pack.

http://www.powerkiteforum.com/viewthread.php?tid=577

seany - 3-8-2008 at 08:20 AM

cool :thumbup: just as i have been doing.you are proving very useful "jason" any other tips for a newbie like myself

_____ - 3-8-2008 at 08:25 AM

Thanks man. Im a newbie too Ive only been flying for 2 months but about 3-4 times a week. Just read up as much as you can and dont be afraid to ask questions thats how we all learn. I know there are a few questions that you may be scared to ask because it seems stupid or dumb but if you dont ask you may end up hurt so be sure to ask ;)

Good luck flying and be safe. Respect the wind :thumbup:

seany - 3-8-2008 at 08:33 AM

Thanks for your help jason,i`ve been surfing the net for as much info as i can find . Plus trying to fly as much as i can, best way to learn.Had a few moments, when after picking yourself up you think what the hell happenend their. but its all part of the fun:smilegrin:

dylanj423 - 3-8-2008 at 09:36 AM

I attach my kitekillers around the center of my handles, to give the lines a base, and allow me to put some tension on the line. Then, I wrap the brake lines one full figure 8 around the handles (so the kite doesnt take off when I am wrapping, or unwrapping, the line), then wrap the powerlines, too. Keeping tension on the line, I just wrap them without trying to twist the line (they will twist a bit on their own) until I get near the bridle, then secure the line around the split in the handles.

When it comes time to fly again, I just unwrap them normally, using exactly the opposite motions I use to wrap them up (this untwists the line in exactly the opposite way, getting rid of any excessive twists). I have a set of handles and line for every kite I fly, and 9 out of ten times, I unpack the kite, unwrap the line, and launch with no hassle at all. Sometimes there is a wierd twist, but its pretty easy to spot and undo quickly.

IMO its the easiest way. No more attaching and unattaching kites whenever I want to change what I'm flying. And no more "Which kite did I leave the handles on??"

But I am sure that you will find a way that works well for you, too. Lots of people like the para-packing. But I'm a bit too OCD for that! Anyhow, it took me a few times to figure out what works for me.

speleopower - 3-8-2008 at 12:02 PM

Wrap around the handles is the best most secure and just about 100% bullet proof when you undo the lines for your next session. On occasion an odd ball twist but it's very easy to undo.

Scott

kitedemon - 3-8-2008 at 01:29 PM

Everybody has their own way...
I sandwich a winder between the handles so the 'ears' are offset one aligned with the handle and the top side on the back and bottom side on the front and wrap in a figure 8. I finish wrapping the killers around the whole works and using the wrist part to lock it in place.