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Funboy

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May 1, 2002, 2:51:51 AM5/1/02
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Anyone know what length lines I should use for flying a 6' flexifoil?
+where can i get some
strong line in the UK?
Thanks ;)

David Brown :o)

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May 1, 2002, 3:38:36 AM5/1/02
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AFAICR standard lines are 150' or 45m.

Any kite shop will do your lines, try www.kiteworks.co.uk

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David :o)
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Joe Brown

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May 1, 2002, 4:12:25 AM5/1/02
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we have sk-75 on 30 metre lengths ideal if your gonna stack them i use 330
kg for my stack works lovely no strech and there waterproof!!!!!!!!!

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Kite

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May 1, 2002, 7:02:23 AM5/1/02
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> Anyone know what length lines I should use for flying a 6' flexifoil?
> +where can i get some strong line in the UK?

I've flown my 6' Stacker on 25m and 40m lines. 25m (+/-5m) is ideal as
the kite is fast and responsive and a lot more fun. At 40m the kite is
to slow and needs high wind speeds coz of the weight of the lines.
Mind you I use heavier lines (150kg) than the 70kg recommended coz I
tend to snap them too easily.

Go to a quality kite shop to get the lines. Don't skimp and buy cheapo
lines - they're cheap for a reason!

K

Richard Dicky Nourse

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May 1, 2002, 9:11:29 AM5/1/02
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I have been using 150lb lines for over 3 years now, and no breakages
with my stacker (but then I don't go out in hurricanes...:-)

I use 25 metre lines for "fast reaction" sessions, and 50 metres for
"chill-out" sessions, or when I want to attach a LOOOOOOONG tail (via
extra bridle line)

All good kite shops should sell that strength line, and in those
lengths.

Otherwise.... get yerself down to Weymouth this weekend and see if you
can do a deal with any of the kite traders who survived the trek to
darkest Dorset.

loads of UK kite traders listed here:-
http://www.poolekites.org.uk/links/traders.htm

HTH - dicky


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Funboy

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May 1, 2002, 6:05:22 PM5/1/02
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Thanks for the info guys! and the tip-off about the kite fest at Weymouth
this weekend.
Ooops - Nearly missed it :o\ :o))

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Charly Whitaker

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May 2, 2002, 1:40:22 AM5/2/02
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I would suggest you contact Roy at Kitesup, he can help you.

Charly

http://www.kitesup.co.uk/


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Joe Brown

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May 2, 2002, 4:16:43 AM5/2/02
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All my SK-75 line will be available at weymouth this weekend look for the
spangly new Dunstable Kites banners.
catch you all there
Joe Brown (2QWIK)

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