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[*] posted on 27-8-2011 at 06:18 PM
Two different rear line connection points - Blade Fat Lady


I got a Blade Fat Lady recently and noticed there are two knots on the rear bridle that you can connect to.

Im assuming that attaching the lines on the knot closer to the kite will give me less power, and attaching the lines on the knot further away from the kite will give me more power.

Is this assumption correct?

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[*] posted on 27-8-2011 at 07:03 PM


If you are talking about multiple knots on the rear leader lines, there should be 3 knots:

Rear Leader Lines Adjustments
There are several knots on the rear leader lines. More power and quicker turning is achieved by shortening the rear lines. The greater the tension on the lines, the greater the response is in the kite. If you experience difficulty steering when the bar is closer to you, shorten the lines for better steering. Be careful: there is a fine point where too much tension causes "over sheeting" of the wingtips. At this point the kite stalls and falls back towards the power zone. There are three knots on the rear bridle. The ties should be adjusted for different wind conditions.
  • Knot A should be used for different light wind conditions.

  • Knot B is best for average wind conditions.

  • Knot C is recommended for stronger wind conditions.
Knot A is closest to the kite. Knot C is closest to the trailing end of the leader line.

Instructions snipped from Page 15 of the 2011 Blade Manual (Picture of knot arrangement is included in the manual).

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