Bobba Fett Posted September 1, 2011 Report Posted September 1, 2011 I'm just I'm the process of buying a 2nd hand blade with no lines or handles, a simple question but one I'm not sure of, when I get the lines and tie them to the kite what is the best knot? I have always used bowlines in the past because they can be undone even if put under a lot of pressure. Is there anything better suited? Quote
ChuckFickens Posted September 1, 2011 Report Posted September 1, 2011 Larks Head Knot Instructions Quote
Bobba Fett Posted September 2, 2011 Author Report Posted September 2, 2011 Thanks, is that what everyone uses? Quote
fubuwarrioh Posted September 2, 2011 Report Posted September 2, 2011 STandard knot for tying kite lines onto FBs Larks head knot here Quote
Squarehead666 Posted September 7, 2011 Report Posted September 7, 2011 So which Blade did you go for in the end? TIA & All the best Andy S. Quote
Batz Posted September 7, 2011 Report Posted September 7, 2011 I'm just I'm the process of buying a 2nd hand blade with no lines or handles, a simple question but one I'm not sure of, when I get the lines and tie them to the kite what is the best knot? I have always used bowlines in the past because they can be undone even if put under a lot of pressure. Is there anything better suited? Really? Ever read anything about knots in lines and the damge they do? You doing bowlines has to be as bad.... Quote
Bobba Fett Posted September 8, 2011 Author Report Posted September 8, 2011 No never read anything about that. Wasn't aware really, they have served me well in the past but for different uses, I wasn't sure they were suitable which is why I asked the question, obviously you have now pointed it out. The sale fell through on the blade I was after but have decided to go foe a 4.9 Quote
chris.d.w Posted September 9, 2011 Report Posted September 9, 2011 Really? Ever read anything about knots in lines and the damge they do? You doing bowlines has to be as bad.... Every knot affects lines differently... Overhand is one of the worst. Apparently reduces breaking strains by up to 50% Figure of 8, and bowline knots are better but still weaken lines. If you insist of using a knot of some sort, splices maintain most of the original strength. but because kite lines are sleeved not wound it would be difficult. (This is why strops come with that strange loop that feeds inside the outer sleeve and is then stitched) Quote
mick Posted September 9, 2011 Report Posted September 9, 2011 So if you get lifted into the air with weakened lines, whats the worst that can happen? Quote
Foundry Posted September 9, 2011 Report Posted September 9, 2011 Just a thought, if you don't know what knot to use are you really experienced enough to be flying a blade, I mean this in a respectful way and would not want you to have an accident. Quote
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