PUTO55 Posted March 4, 2004 Report Posted March 4, 2004 I know this topic has been covered before probably but after flying my 3m I was just so surprised. I own both a B3 3m & 4.9m, the 3m lines are perfectly adjusted to me and it flies quickly and well but my new 4.9m....well a different story. I knew it would fly a little slower but the flexi lines which were of exact lengths don't brake the kite at all. The 3m braked to a tea but can someone tell me if the brakes on the 4.9m should be equal length to the mains as well...just positioned differently on the knots i.e. main lines on end knot on both bridle and handles, and second knot on both bridle and handles. P Quote
Agger Posted March 4, 2004 Report Posted March 4, 2004 Sometimes the leaders can be of a non standard length ie longer or shorter but both the same, this will of course effect the line length until you alter it. I found this out the hard way and have seen it on quite a few different kites of the same make. HTH Quote
bennyboy123 Posted March 4, 2004 Report Posted March 4, 2004 as above, just put your break lines on the second knot up on the break bridle. it should then fly pretty perfect mate. if theres no second knot on the break bridle just put one in about 6 inches(approx) up from where you got it now. Quote
Airborne1599968603 Posted March 4, 2004 Report Posted March 4, 2004 As already mentioned this came up a couple of days ago with a B3 4.9. Mine is set up on the end knot of the main (power) bridle lines and on the end of the handle leader. My brakes are on the second knot on the brake bridle (30cm up from the end knot) and tuned on the handle leader with a knot 9cm back from the end. Try these settings - should be right for you unless there is an issue with the bridle (I'm sure it's fine though). If you still have problems let us know. Quote
PUTO55 Posted March 5, 2004 Author Report Posted March 5, 2004 Thanks for the info. I found the other message in the forum with the identical question from the other day. Unfortunately I haven't had time to get out but as the very last post in the question asked the other day, I don't have an extra knot on the 3m either. Perhaps as mentioned, they altered things from the early bridle problems! Thanks P Quote
PUTO55 Posted March 8, 2004 Author Report Posted March 8, 2004 Thabks for the tips, I've adjusted the brake lines on the second bridle knot and only slightly on the handles. Made a big difference...thanks!! P Quote
Airborne1599968603 Posted March 8, 2004 Report Posted March 8, 2004 Glad you got it sorted Puto55 - now time to enjoy some serious airtime. Quote
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