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Short lines...?
I had a line snap on me earlier this year. So I figure I will cut em down for a set of short lines.
So here's a question for those who have used shorties...
Looking at my FB's, what length would you suggest cutting them to...?
Which kite/wind conditions...? :dunno:
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bobalooie57
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Hey Marc, if you just need a "spare" set, and are not too concerned with length(like my beach, where I need 30 foot or so lines to keep out of the
trees) just cut them down so they are all equal to your shortest (broken) line. Just remember that with shorter lines, your kite will be faster
across the window, so not develop quite as much power as it would with full length lines. Used in higher wind, they should extend the range of the
kite somewhat, but it takes a little getting used to, as it will speed everything up.
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| Quote: | Originally posted by bobalooie57
Hey Marc, if you just need a "spare" set, and are not too concerned with length(like my beach, where I need 30 foot or so lines to keep out of the
trees) just cut them down so they are all equal to your shortest (broken) line. Just remember that with shorter lines, your kite will be faster
across the window, so not develop quite as much power as it would with full length lines. Used in higher wind, they should extend the range of the
kite somewhat, but it takes a little getting used to, as it will speed everything up. |
So then theoretically it should increase the turning speed as well...?
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Ted's Profoil-1m/3.5m
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bobalooie57
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I'd say yes.
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Bob Lussier
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NPW9 7.6M (BIG SISTAH),NPW9 12MGREENMONSTER(km4), P L Comp ST buggy,PL Bigfoot+
buggy, Atomic Alibi Snowboard, Protec Knee/Elbow Pads & Helmet, Seirus wristguards, Demon crash shorts, LaCross chest/shoulder pads.
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Short lines are great, if you have clean wind. What is the area you fly like? If you field has wind obstructions around it, you will want to make
you line set as long possible. If there are no obstructions, 15m will be good.
At GP, we have trees or buildings that obstruct the winds from WNW to N to SSE. On S to WSW winds, short lines are ok, if the wind is above 10kts. In
any other conditions, the guys flying short lines have their kites collapse pretty frequently from rotor, while those flying on longer lines are able
to keep their kites up in cleaner wind. Unfortunately wind greater than 10 kts coming from S to WSW happen here about as often as a new Pope.
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Is it possible to design for strength, if the designer doesn't really understand what strength is?
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15m from sizes 2m to 16m
10m from 3m to 5m (for NABX super wind)
change your kite size not your line size
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