sofa king
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Buying New Lines
My lines are getting a bit stretched. So i want to get new ones for safety reasons. Im looking at this
http://www.coastalwindsports.com/servlet/the-705/Line-Set-4-...
1)which size should i get? (this is for a 15m synergy, and i only weight ~130lbs. small lines=less power? or is that longer lines?)
2)Which brand(manufactor) lines are best?
PS if you know of a cheaper website, feel free to post it ;-)
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B-Roc
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Those lines are for fixed bridle kites (power lines are not the same strength as brake lines). You need a quad set where all 4 lines are 500 - 600
pound strength.
usually the kite maker recommends a length but Angus at Coastal can help you with that.
Depower Quiver: 14m Gin Eskimo, 10m Gin Eskimo III, 6m Gin Yeti, 4.5m Gin Yeti (custom bridle and mixer)
Fixed Bridle Quiver: MAC Bego 400, JOJO ET Instinct 2.5 & 5.5, Lil Devil 1.5, Sting 1.2
Rides: Ground Industries
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Feyd
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We tend to ride 25 or 27m lines and 3m extensions on light wind days.
The Syn 15m came with 27m lines (i think, I can't really remember).
Small lines= a little less power across the window but slighty better power build up with snappier turning. Longer lines= more power across the
window, slower response in steering, better ability to get to cleaner winds in tree lined areas.
I ride the Peter Lynn lines. They've had heavy use and have had zero issues. Q-Power lines are great as well but you're not going to get them for
the price of those PL lines you looked at.:o
Chris Krug-Owner @ Hardwater Kiting. Authorized Dealer of Ozone, Flysurfer, HQ kites.
www.hardwaterkiter.com 603-986-2784
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On my site links list on the left, go to Accessories, Line Sets, then 4-line Depower and you will end up here...
http://www.coastalwindsports.com/servlet/the-Accessories-cln...
The Peter Lynn Line sets are first on the list. The 15 m arcs usually ship with 27 meter sets. I have HQ as well for just a few $$ less.
In the PL's I just have the 27's as I just shipped my last 25's but will re-stock shortly. Thanks for looking.
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sofa king
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Big thanks for pointing that out B-roc!!
and thanks for the new link acampbell. $129 is more then i wanted to spend thou. Going to try to stretch out my old lines first :P
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