I saw this topic ages ago but can't find it in the archives. Whats the best and easiest way to get knots out of lines without damaging them? Discovered a couple setting up and then flew my kite for a couple of hours. They are tighter than a ducks arse.

should have undone them when you first saw them, would have been a lot easier. I think patience, a stress ball and a 6 pack would be a good start. Or, this might sound rediculous, mothers and grandmothers are very good at this stuff, i don't know why, but they are.

I got a knot out successfully with thickish needle and dish washing detergent as a lubricant. You have to take it slow and be careful only to work the needle in between the lines. If it is too tight and the knot is near an end, you could get the lines chopped and new loops sewn on by a professional.

Hi Kahuna,

Harks 98 is pretty much on the ball. Put the knotted string in your mouth and wet the knot thoroughly with saliva and gently chew the knot, turning it over and over in between your teeth. This usually works and helps if you have some fingernails to start to pull the knot apart once you loosen it with the chewing.

Another method is similar but requires no chewing. Simply wet the knot with spit or a little soapy water and place on a hard smooth surface, then gently tap the knot with a ball pein hammer (ie the smooth rounded end of the hammer) until it begins to loosen up. The rest is histoty!

Any knot can be removed with patience and determination. Good luck!

Good winds,

Try soaking in tub of near boiling water dont know why just seems to work

LOL Now you tell me!

$50 p/h!! that's not bad at all... I've got some knots in my neck after the last job I was on, get chewing kiddo!

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Originally posted by sci

Hey Kahuna. I think Dave... is the authority on this topic he managed to Chew the knots out on my set up. Not bad for $50 p/h! By the way knots reduce line strength by up to 50% so get it sorted before you fly next.

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