What's the lightest line weight you would use for a 3.9m Viper? What about 6.8m? Thinking of getting some longer lines (25m) for my kites and want to go with the thinnest diameter I safely can. Would 374/165lb be good for both kites? Thanks

i use ozone standard for my kites they use the same weight on all there kites. i think its 220kg over 160kg. thats about what your suggesting i think. why would you want to go with the thinest possible. if a gust hits and a line breaks you could be in for a wild ride. i know the thicker the line the more drag but poping a line could be bad especially at speed or mid jump. 165 pounds for breaks i think is to thin.

sorry after posting i knew i had the weights wrong 160kgs over 110 kgs

I think you're right, better safe than sorry. Thanks

I don't remember off the top of my head what the older vipers came with but the new viper S have 200 / 100 kg. Just remember .. do not go to heavy because you want to make sure you break a line and not a bridle if something bad happens.

I highly doubt you will notice much drag difference between the newer lines. 200kg or 400kg I doubt you will notice anything. The biggest difference you will notice is going to longer lines. Everyone has different opinions on longer vs shorter lines ... that is another whole thread all by itself so I am going to leave that alone.

my question is why put 400 Kg on a 3.4m?

the standard issue 210 / 110 Kg that came with it is fine.

i use 200 / 100 Kg

its not the drag you'll notice but the slag in the lines.

I'm talking about 170/75kg (or 374/165lbs) lines here. I'm going to go ahead and get the 200/100kg lines. Just to let you know, I want longer lines because there's a spot that I like to fly at that has winds that are higher up than normal. I'm just static flying here, no buggy or anything. Thanks for your help!

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Originally posted by DAKITEZ Just remember .. do not go to heavy because you want to make sure you break a line and not a bridle if something bad happens.

You nailed that one Dino. I've blown up and/or shredded 3 stalwart friends (1.2 - 2.0 meter foils) behind over loading them in nukin' winds on a standard HQ 4 line set. Popped bridle points, snapped bridle lines, uncontrollable nose dives into sharp, thorny scrub. Very bad, very effective way to permanently end a happy little foil's life.

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Originally posted by ChrisH What's the lightest line weight you would use for a 3.9m Viper? What about 6.8m? Thinking of getting some longer lines (25m) for my kites and want to go with the thinnest diameter I safely can. Would 374/165lb be good for both kites? Thanks

I used to use Combat Speed lines. These are the strongest and thinnest buggy racing lines you can buy. You can also reduce drag on the brake lines and bring them back into line with the power-lines by using power rings.

Here's a link to the site I bought mine from. The guy will make up any length.

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On this side of earth, Dino and Maria both have Climax Line.

The best lines, period.