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[jtshort42]

I bought a stranger last year and noticed on the video that the guy flying in certain scenes is using short lines. I am still trying to learn tricks with this kite and wondered if shorter lines are easier to learn. What would be the best length and strength to use.

 

Regards

 

Jeff.

[BigDavey]

Jeff,

 

There's a few options... wel more than a few but here's my take on it.

 

I've got a couple of sets of 2 lengths depending on wind conditions...

 

35kg in both 15m and 25m lengths

70kg in both 15m and 25m lengths

 

Lighter lines for lighter winds. Longer lines give you a larger window to fly in and it'll be a shadow slower too given the extra drag from the lines.

 

The short lineset makes things happen a bit quicker, but can be easier to learn some tricks on given that the kite's a bit closer and you can see what's happening that bit clearer.

 

Hope this helps.

[jtshort42]

Thanks for that information.

 

Can you buy lines of this length or do you have to make them yourself, if so are there any good suppliers for the bits and then I need the correct info to make them, maybe there is a good web site???

 

Thanks in antisipation.

[BigDavey]

I've tended to buy my stuff from Richard at Tradewind Kites. Also got some from Keith at Kiteworks.

 

You can either buy them as presleeved sets in whatever length / strength you like, or you can buy spools or line and cut them to whatever length you like. It's pretty much of a muchness - probably find it a lot more convenient to buy a pre-cut set.

[jtshort42]

Cheers for that.