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Well, it's slush season up here for us and it's got me wondering what the best / proper way to dry lines is? Is it sufficient to just bring the bar inside with the lines wrapped and let it all dry out?



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[*] posted on 6-4-2009 at 05:34 AM


a dry place and time ,NO HEAT
same place you put your boots to dry .
solarium would be perfect.
if its fresh you have to dry them they could mildew
i really don't worry about it. it will just get wet the next day



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[*] posted on 6-4-2009 at 09:14 AM


Yeah, Dyneema and Spectra are hydroscopic- they do not absorb water. So they won't rot but I suppose they could mildew. but any dry place and they will be fine.



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[*] posted on 6-4-2009 at 09:16 AM


ALong the same lines (i don't want to create a new thread for this). I keep my kites/lines everything in the back of my car. Do you think it will damage the kites over the summer if it's hot in the car? Should I take them out during the summer?



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[*] posted on 6-4-2009 at 10:00 AM


heat will kill a tube kite, some plastics/foam/polymers are sensitive. a prolong shut up would be where problems come from. in and out on a regular basis is alright



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[*] posted on 6-4-2009 at 10:21 AM


Ok, gotcha. Thanks dude.



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