Power Kite Forum - Leash clip

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posted on 3-2-2014 at 05:59 PM

Leash clip

I made myself a small leash for my bar, but I'm not happy with the clips I have tried for clipping into the safety line.

Does anyone have one they really like? I could use some suggestions.

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Philip

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posted on 3-2-2014 at 07:37 PM

I'm really liking the new ozone short leash http://ozonekitesusa.com/proddetail.asp?prod=ozone_short_lea... but that's more than you need, right? You're just looking for the clip, not the whole leash?

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posted on 3-2-2014 at 07:58 PM

That is a nice looking leash. I see the appeal. Thanks.

Philip

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posted on 3-2-2014 at 10:44 PM

What yours look like now? Pics?

Pretty sure that anything you don't like could be fixed with a quick trip to the local marine shop or folks might have spare bits to offer up.

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posted on 4-2-2014 at 10:24 AM

Quote: Originally posted by erratic winds

I'm really liking the new ozone short leash http://ozonekitesusa.com/proddetail.asp?prod=ozone_short_lea...

FS use to provide a very similar "short leash" with the Pulse 2. I thought it was kind of a pain. All my kites are 5th line safety systems and I like to have the leash hooked to the 5th before launching. With a short leash that was darn near impossible unless you lay on the ground beside your kite stake. It was neat and tidy but the longer leashes are way easier to affix to your safety / chicken loop, whatever while the kite is still on the ground.

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