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surfingboyo
surfingboyo
QLD
318 posts
QLD, 318 posts
6 Dec 2008 1:41am
08 rev

i have a small knot in my outside line of my kite. its too small to pick out.
and my bridle where i connect my kite line to the kite the things are begining to fray.

the line shouldnt snap under pressure or do anything funny should it.
and i think i should replace the bridle connecter things, how much do they cost$$$.
koma
koma
VIC
760 posts
VIC, 760 posts
6 Dec 2008 10:22am
No such thing as too small a knot to pick out. If it's knotted it can be undone.
If you search you'll come across a few threads advising people to do the 'chew & undo' method which pretty much involves working the knot between your teeth. A couple of beers later and it'll come undone.
As for the bridle, if there's visible fraying then it's time to replace it. I don't know the Rev's very well so i'd suggest your options are either go to a Slingy dealer or make one up.
ewan kite
ewan kite
VIC
928 posts
VIC, 928 posts
6 Dec 2008 10:44am
i had a knot in my outside line as well and apparently it was goin to break pretty soon if i didnt get it out. the guys form shq got a hammer and a needle and got it out for me within 20 mins easy. you should definetly get the knot out soon.

ewan
SaveTheWhales
SaveTheWhales
WA
1913 posts
WA, 1913 posts
6 Dec 2008 8:52am
Dude

The hardest of knots can be undone by putting it in a cup of Boiling water for 5 minutes or so

Easy as ...

COL
COL
NSW
554 posts
COL COL
NSW, 554 posts
6 Dec 2008 12:28pm
As koma said the knot will come out. Persevere.
I don't think you've explained yourself too well? Usually it's the 'P' line (the one that runs through the leading edge mounted pulley) that wears, I don't know about any problems with "the bridle connecter things"? The 'P' line is the thing to keep an eye on. It wears if the leading edge mounted pulley has a problem. It'll twist up & shorten & upset handling also so replace it. Double over the neoprene protector on that pulley & make sure its free to align itself with the run of the line. That pulley can tighten up with sand in it so it's a good idea to check it's free every session.
Then again maybe you're just talking about the pigtails, if so don't worry about 'em.
cheers
COL
NSW, 4382 posts
6 Dec 2008 12:34pm
surfingboyo said...

08 rev

i have a small knot in my outside line of my kite. its too small to pick out.
and my bridle where i connect my kite line to the kite the things are begining to fray.

the line shouldnt snap under pressure or do anything funny should it.
and i think i should replace the bridle connecter things, how much do they cost$$$.



You can get any knot out of any line with this technique, and without damaging the line.
You need a bit of water/detergent mix to wet the line and the knot.
Place the wetted knot on a hard, very shiny/smooth surface, a ceramic tile, or smooth, polished metal surface is best.
Gently tap the knot, with the round end of a ball pean hammer, rotate the knot 90 degrees after each tap, and tap it several times.
Then work the knot back and forth between four fingers, you need some fingernails.
The knot should have swelled a bit.
If it will not come lose with finer pressure, go back and tap it some more, amking sure it is well wetted.
Then try again with your fingers, you should be able to just pick it undone after 1 -3 session under the hammer.

Cya and

Goodwinds

Steve

PS - I've never been unable to undo any knot using this method.
surfingboyo
surfingboyo
QLD
318 posts
QLD, 318 posts
6 Dec 2008 11:47am
ok i have done a bit of searching because i know my descrip. was poor.

see these things below, the line that is starting to fray is connected to these.



its the loop that is connected to your two outside lines???

and i will try getting this not out when im bored/ not now.

SaveTheWhales
SaveTheWhales
WA
1913 posts
WA, 1913 posts
6 Dec 2008 11:23am

In that case

youll need a helmet & body armour for the DEATHLOOP your about to experiece

COL
COL
NSW
554 posts
COL COL
NSW, 554 posts
6 Dec 2008 11:59pm
These things are called pigtails.
I think you had better replace your 'P' lines.
Slingshot have been known to replace them free of charge, but anyway if they need replacing then they need replacing. Take note how much longer they are when new.
cheers
COL
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