Have a knot in one of my lines, its very tight and dont want to pick it out as it may damage it further. Just wondering if I leave it will this affect the integrity of the line.

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Ellobuddha said...

I have been told up to 50% strength loss.

Get to a tackle shop and buy two sets of split ring pliers. One pair on each "half" of the knot. I just got a real prick of a knot outta mine this way.

Bugger that.... just chew it for ages and soak it in warm water first. It'll come out with no problems.... always good to check your lines before attaching them to the kite.

no need to chew ......get a small hammer or mallet and put the knot on a hard flat surface gently tap the knot a few times and then rotate it 90 degrees tap a few more times rotate 90 degrees and so on....until you can pick it out ... guaranteed to loosen it enough to undo it ...essentially you are hitting the high point of the knot and flattening it..roll it over flatten etc ...works on any knot....

Helps if it is wet when you hit it with the hammer. Chwewing it maybe kills three birds with one stone.

knot other 3 lines to ensure all the same length

Hi guys, just a quick update. soaked it in hot water for about 5 minutes
then lightly tapped it with the flat end of a meat hammer on my bench top
while rotating the line. the knot came out peice of piss, thanks for all your
help.