adding fifth line to a 4 line kite??

> 10 years ago
Reply
Register to post, see what you've read, and subscribe to topics.
truster
truster
WA
83 posts
WA, 83 posts
7 Nov 2010 11:54am
did anyone tryd to add a fifth line to a 4 line kite for light wind relaunch?
wihch 4 line wave kite relaunch in lightest wind? wich one goes up wind best in light wind(8-10)knot
Charl dv
Charl dv
WA
2485 posts
WA, 2485 posts
7 Nov 2010 12:32pm
adding a 5th is super easy, just add a pigtail to the centre point of the kite which has a knot in line with the wing tips in lengh, then run your 5th through the bar and it should be at a length where it's not under tension when kite's fully sheeted in.
Bigwavedave
Bigwavedave
QLD
2057 posts
QLD, 2057 posts
7 Nov 2010 7:22pm
If you can go upwind on any kite in 8-10 knots you don't need a 5th line.

You need to start your own religion
SaveTheWhales
SaveTheWhales
WA
1913 posts
WA, 1913 posts
7 Nov 2010 8:24pm
Dude - theres nothing wrong with your kites RELAUNCH...

N0 inflatible kite launches well in 8 knots - go watch a DVD & drink beer instead to apease the wind gods for your Noobness
Rhys McClintock
Rhys McClintock
NSW
995 posts
NSW, 995 posts
9 Nov 2010 12:17pm
8 knots is asking for special gear - a raceboard and 17m Kite... Both of which don't work too well in waves
Please Register, or first...
Topics Subscribe Reply