first of all.. Hi forum
I know this is not a kite building forum, but I can't seem to log into, or find another place where I can ask this question.
I've just finished building a 5m Gual traction kite. Now I need to bridle the beast, but I have no idea which knots to use.
Here is a pic to explain my question



Is line A1 and A2 the same line with some sort of knot at point B, or are they separate lines? Either way, what type of knot do I use at point B?
Would I do the same at C ?
What type of knot should I use where the bridle connects to the bridle loops (A1 A2)?
Thanks, and sorry if this is in the wrong place

I would have to say that a majority of bridles I have seen are made up using larks head or variations of that style of knot, now there are others far more schooled in this sort of thing on this very forum, perhaps one or to would care to chime in.

Prussik knot.

The problem with the larkshead is that it would leave a bunch of stopper knots that would snag on each other during flight.

Information on building the Gual and other foils can be found here:
http://www.wingine.nl/

Second link on that page is "Building Techniques" and the first sublink underneath that is "Bridle Knots" with close up pics of the bridle construction where the cascades join.

ATB,
Sam

Thanks guys. I got the gual plans from wingine.nl , but I thought the prussik was only used to link the secondary and primaries. I suppose doing the same thing between level 1 and 2 of the primaries could work. I had a look at a Peter Lyn foil yesterday. Everything was either prussik or larks-head, so I'll go with that
G

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Originally posted by indigo_wolf Prussik knot. The problem with the larkshead is that it would leave a bunch of stopper knots that would snag on each other during flight. Information on building the Gual and other foils can be found here: http://www.wingine.nl/ Second link on that page is "Building Techniques" and the first sublink underneath that is "Bridle Knots" with close up pics of the bridle construction where the cascades join. ATB, Sam

unless you stitch the original loop ;-)