:puzzled:The question I have is with lines.
Why the different lengths?
Is it depending on size of kite and conditions or what?
Inquiring minds just have to know before I get new lines.:wink2:
Thx.

Ken

I messed around with shortening my lines from the standard 82 ft to about 50 ft in order to reduce the amount of pull from gusty conditions when kiting on smooth terain - parking lots, dry lake beds, etc.. In the end all I ended up doing was ruining a few descent sets of lines and didn't really achieve the effect I was looking for (which is to simply save up and get a depower). Pansh sells a good quality line set that come in the general length of 82ft (25mtr) for $125.00 for five sets of lines - it's a lot of line sets but it's nice to have a t least three sets set to three different kites so that you can "grab and go" when the time is right. Also lines do eventually wear out - doing loops with handles will slowly shred you lines and eventually snap during heavy loads (usually the worst time) - so it's always good to stock up and inspect you lines every time you set up to see if there's any excessive fraying.

Seeing that you have a Reactor and from the avatar it looks like you are on a beach I can suggest that you buy 18 meter (aprox 54 feet)lines for the beach and 25 meters (aprox 75)for gusty fields.
What type? I fly Vector and Combat lines Both are really good. The Vector lines due tend to block up if they are wet and you have more than 2 loops in them.

Strength? 190/90 works good in a buggy if you want to do jumping (mtb)240/160


In case you don't know the Reactor has a Turbo Gear. when you are crusing the beach pull slightly on the brake lines and the speed will noticablly increase.
Have Fun
Chris

flexi rages will do it to!

I just recently bought a 2 meter Ace (without lines) and was wondering if the 210/100kg lines I have for my Reactor would be too heavy.
I am pretty sure I will be going with lines a little less like 190/90 or 175/75.
I also don't care too much for all white lines...I kinda like the colour coded ones and not just the ends.
Thanks
Ken

Colored lines are almost a must for the beach. Otherwise no one can see them laying on the sand.
With small kites you should really use thin lines and as short as possible. The wind resistance againts the brake lines will start pulling the brakes for you. I notice this alot when I use lines over 25 meters and alot of speed, you will be crusing along and all of the sudden the kite will be behind you even though you didn't pull on the brakes.
I don't know what the lynn lines are like. I bought my Recators kite only. By the way I fly all my Reactors on 190/90 and have never had a problem.

Chris

Perfect for the 2m Ace would be the Flexifoil set they make for the Sting.

100kg/220 lb x 75kg/165lb x 18m /59 ' #62916

Often, stock kites up to about 3-4m ship with 18-20m lines and larger ship with 25m lines.

Going longer will sloww down the kite and increase time in the power part of the window, lengthening your stroke. Also good for getting into cleaner air if around trees or buildings.

Flexi makes nice little 5m / 16' extension sets.