Power Kite Forum - pigtails

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posted on 16-9-2012 at 02:46 PM

pigtails

Hi Guys,
I need too lengthen some power lines on a peter Lynn 07 bar (IN ORDER TO SHORTEN THE BRAKE LINES) can I do this with pigtails and can I make my own. If so what should I make them out of.

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posted on 16-9-2012 at 02:53 PM

I had to do the same for an Ozone Turbo bar. Ended up needing about 5" extra on the power lines. I used some 1.5mm (approx) spectra from a marine supplies. Just used a fisherman's knot to give me a 5" loop. Or you could buy some pigtails from someone like Fixmykite.com.

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posted on 16-9-2012 at 05:09 PM

I made pigtails for my Synergy using Qline I happened to have. It is Ideal for the job because it doesn't need sleeved. Simple larks head and a series of knots .

Most of the deaers on here should be able to mail you a few feet of it pretty cheap.

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posted on 17-9-2012 at 01:30 PM

I use 1/64 Amsteel for my pigtails.....maybe a bit overkill but works great and most Marine stores carry it in multiple colors...... I like using green and red for the TE and Yellow on the LE....