Bar and lines

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Toddl5
Toddl5
NSW
10 posts
NSW, 10 posts
7 May 2017 6:08pm
just wondering if a bar and lines from a slingshot rpm 12 is compatible with a switch helium 18m?
cauncy
cauncy
WA
8407 posts
WA, 8407 posts
7 May 2017 5:40pm
Any equal 4 line is generally ok, check pigtails on bridle and backline, some are arse about,( knot larks head) easily changed around , never used a ss bar so others may comment
Toddl5
Toddl5
NSW
10 posts
NSW, 10 posts
7 May 2017 7:44pm
Thanks for the clarification, didn't think there would be an issue however back lines seemed way too long when connect to the helium. May have to shorten them?
SaveTheWhales
SaveTheWhales
WA
1913 posts
WA, 1913 posts
7 May 2017 5:49pm
Did you check if there is bottom adjustment ?
Be sure to tune the bar before doing anything...
psychojoe
psychojoe
WA
2241 posts
WA, 2241 posts
7 May 2017 7:48pm
Others would know better, but my understanding is that it's ok to put a big kite bar on a small kite. Yours being the other way around could mean that the safety line might not flag the kite out completely. Probably worth testing the safety in lighter winds just to make sure it flags out.
NorthernKitesAUS
NorthernKitesAUS
QLD
1084 posts
QLD, 1084 posts
8 May 2017 9:14am
Toddl5 said..
Thanks for the clarification, didn't think there would be an issue however back lines seemed way too long when connect to the helium. May have to shorten them?


Run the lines as if you're going to connect to a kite and tie the ends of your lines to a piece of rope and that rope to a post or a tree. Pull the lot back and pull on the chicken loop - wear the harness if you have to and lean back. Now grab the bar and pull it back too. It should resist you around 2-3 finger widths from the bar. All lines should be equal, unless you're using an old Cabrinha IDS bar.
Just2807
Just2807
181 posts
181 posts
9 May 2017 12:01am
I got 2010 old Cab IDS (pre recoil) bar and i tune lines equally. Kite flies fine, flags fine (12m SB 2010) Even on Cab site and manual, they say to tune lines to equal lengths (full power trim).
SibboV1
SibboV1
368 posts
368 posts
9 May 2017 12:09pm

NorthernKitesAUS said..

All lines should be equal, unless you're using an old Cabrinha IDS bar.



Just2807 said..
I got 2010 old Cab IDS (pre recoil) bar and i tune lines equally. Kite flies fine, flags fine (12m SB 2010) Even on Cab site and manual, they say to tune lines to equal lengths (full power trim).



Don't tell me Lofty NorthernKites is wrong again....that must be a first. My old Cab IDS was also 4 equal lines.
Fly on da wall
Fly on da wall
SA
725 posts
SA, 725 posts
10 May 2017 6:28am
That's a 20 inch bar and 23m line's.
You'll want 27m line's and probably a 23inch bar...
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