New Tech Kites

Vickis_zoo

For the first time my husband and I got his kite out a full 500 feet. She flew so smooth. The question we have now is, is there a "clip" we can buy or make to keep at the end of our line that hooks to the kite. Tieing a knot every time seems to be a pain verses a clip we could hook right to the kite.

Thanks all.
Vicki
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Chris · Posted: Thu Aug 24, 2006 10:16 pm Post subject:

Snap swivels work great. You can find them anywhere that sell fishing tackle supplies. Be aware of the strength of the swivel, as they have weight ratings as flying line does.
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Vickis_zoo · Posted: Fri Aug 25, 2006 8:46 am Post subject:

That's exactly what I'm looking for! What lb. would you recommand for kiting?

Thanks again, Vicki
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Chris · Posted: Fri Aug 25, 2006 9:05 am Post subject:

At the very least, match the swivel strength to the line strength.
Rough guide
Small kites, diamonds = 30#
4 - 6' deltas = 50#
Best to look at the line recommendation for your kite.

Cheers,

Chris
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"Fly a kite for a child and you entertain them for the day. Teach a child to fly a kite and you entertain them for life."

Vickis_zoo · Posted: Sat Aug 26, 2006 12:52 pm Post subject:

The only problem with that is that I have 3 holes.....for different wind speeds, so I may have to change where the kite line goes from one day to the next.
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blues_girl · Posted: Wed Sep 06, 2006 10:00 am Post subject:

I will do that. Thanks!
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