I finally learned how to use a sewing machine this weekend- whoo-hoo :singing: and I am thinking about making a kite now (2m Gual). Any suggestions for where to buy coated ripstop? Also, where can I find, and what weight line do I need for the bridle lines? Any other tips for getting started? I have access to a 42" plotter at work so printing the patterns shouldn't be a problem.

Thanks,
Stace

Try this link:
http://www.kitebuilder.com/

probably not what you are looking for but i posted a thread about a military surplus parachute I found. It is in the for sale area and over 3000sqft. It is ripstop but I don't know if it is coated

good wind kites: http://www.goodwindskites.com/index.shtml

cant remember right now, but there is another company in WA and OR. still scratching my head. PM when it comes to me.

how are you making your bridle lines ...
splice and sewn loop
knotted loop
sewn loop
???

i would say: 100lb to 150lb spectra / dyneema line or braided dacron

ditto on kitebuilder.com
Be sure to save money and buy factory seconds. All that means is you wouldl not want to use it on a sail bacause there is a smudge or minor defect here or there, but when cutting out kite parts you can cut around those.

You may want to try Rose City Textiles.
http://www.rosecitytextiles.com/

May have some stuff from orders paid for and not picked up, or customer refusals.

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Originally posted by csa_deadon You may want to try Rose City Textiles. http://www.rosecitytextiles.com/ May have some stuff from orders paid for and not picked up, or customer refusals.

Thanks for the link, I'll have to check them out as they are local.

So far the factory seconds on Kitebuilder look like the way to go. especially since I am not expecting a masterpiece