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[*] posted on 4-5-2009 at 03:22 AM
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Hi guys,

I've only got my kite up a couple of times, although the last couple of times I've tried, the kite just keep twisting around a soon as it leaves the ground.

I think this could be because the lines might be a different length but I haven't changed them, so how come it's just started to happen do you think? Could one have stretched or is more twisted round than the other?!

Thanks guys!
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[*] posted on 4-5-2009 at 03:28 AM


Let us know the type kite you have and we can try to help. You are right that this is usually caused by a different length line. A line can sometimes be shortened because it is wrapped around a bridle at the kite. You could also be applying brake pressure on one side without knowing it. I've seen many newbies do the same thing.



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[*] posted on 4-5-2009 at 08:19 AM


Check your bridle.



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[*] posted on 4-5-2009 at 11:21 AM


Easy way to check your flying lines is to put a stake in the ground (screwdriver or other firmly planted object) and then hook all four lines onto it on one end. Go to the other end and pull all four lines against your stake. They should all stretch out to the same length (or at least within an inch or less of each other). If one line is much longer than the other you will need to adjust them down to the shortest line.

Also, check your bridle :)

If you need help on adjusting your lines, let us (the forum) know and we can help you out.



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[*] posted on 4-5-2009 at 11:45 AM


hey it's an ecoli radsail 3m. What is the bridle of a kite? Thanks!
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[*] posted on 4-5-2009 at 11:48 AM


Hey Watch out for that ecoli. They can give you gastrointestinal distress! :saint:

The bridle is the network of lines that are attached to the kite giving it its shape. Where the bridles come together is where you attach your kite lines to the kite.



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