New Tech Kites

blues_girl · Posted: Wed Sep 06, 2006 4:46 pm Post subject: Question on different line types

My newest search has been on the difference between Nylon, Braided Poly or Twisted Dacron lines.
Could anyone tell me what the lightest & strongest line is and the difference between the 3?

Thanks!
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Chris · Posted: Wed Sep 06, 2006 5:49 pm Post subject:

I believe Dacron is polyester line. Braided line is nicer to work with, especially when you cut it. Not sure which is stronger & lighter when comparing - but I would think the poly to be a little better than nylon.
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blues_girl · Posted: Sat Sep 09, 2006 4:18 pm Post subject:

So for a 6' single line kite I should use the Dacron?

ps. Thanks for all the info.
Vicki
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Chris · Posted: Tue Sep 12, 2006 9:03 pm Post subject:

Nylon will work fine, too. #50 test.
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blues_girl · Posted: Wed Sep 13, 2006 8:41 am Post subject:

Chris,
The reason I ask is because a few weekends ago my husband's and my 6' deltas got tangled in the air and my line ended up breaking. Not only did I loose quite a bit of line but I also had to walk pretty far to even find my kite. Now I can chuckle about it but at the time I looked like this...

So, I am really looking for the most quality line I can find so this doesn't happen again.
F.Y.I. I was using Preimers Halo winder with #50 test. I was told by Premier that it was nylon line.

Thanks all!
Vicki
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Chris · Posted: Wed Sep 13, 2006 9:17 am Post subject:

blues_girl · Posted: Wed Sep 13, 2006 9:29 am Post subject: