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Originally posted by Anonymous
Hey,
The question is, how do the lines on a quad kite get affected individually. |
Of course the majoity of stress is applied to the top lines carrying nearly the full load. The brake lines are stressed by degree while turning or
tuning the trailing edge.
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Is the angle of pull and sum of all linse cumulative in anyway?
thanks! |
Each line is stressed individually though the load of the kite is distributed relatively to each of the lines... top lines more than brake lines.
However, what I think you're asking is will your brake lines snap if you use #150 line. Personally I use #150 brakelines on all my kites up to 5
meters in size. 7 and 9 Meter kites get #200. My top lines are all #300 Powerline regardless of size and I have had no trouble in 4 years. I would use
heavier top lines for kitesurfing but the same brakelines.
I'm sure others can get more into the scientific nature of kiteline. I just do whatever works and don't sweat the details.
TNT