Is the bridle ok? Seems strange....

How about call slingshot and they will give you P-lines for free. The sligshot ones are the correct size spectra so it's a no brainer there.

Check your pulleys before each session. It only takes a few seconds to see if the wingtip pulley if free spinning while you connect your lines.

walshd said...

How about call slingshot and they will give you P-lines for free. The sligshot ones are the correct size spectra so it's a no brainer there.

The slingshot shop here in CT only had P lines for a 5 and I need for 7 and 9. Don't really want to hang around and wait while they get them.

They are spectra, but without a core so that the loops can be made at each end. The ends are pushed back into the line to make the loop, but the rest of the line does not wear well because of the absence of the core in the rope. The pulley causes the lines to twist and I believe that they shrink, as other posters have said. I have been using the kites for half a season and the lines supplied by slingshot do not last. I want something of better quality.

Thanks Surfingboye - will have a look there.

As others have said, have a look at the Slingshot website and you can download a PDF on pulley alignment. If your pulley isn't functioning as it should due to poor alignment or sand etc it will cause the line to twist and therefore shorten substantially. If one pulley is doing this and not the other then you will experience the kite flying to one side.

I am also lead to believe that if you remove the neoprene pulley cover it then it prevents the pulley from twisting as much and reduces premature wear. Anyone else heard this?

Send them an email as well as they are always very quick to reply and happy to send replacement P lines as required.

Hope this helps