cab stopper

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dogfish
dogfish
NT
255 posts
NT, 255 posts
5 Jul 2010 11:16pm
the sliding stopper on the cab's powerline is supposed to be adjustable - there's a ratchetted ring that you can squeeze to adjust how tight the stopper grips the line, and therefore how much force is needed to push the bar away to depower.

great idea but, it doesn't work... the things are built so the ring can't be tightened enough to stop the bar sliding up when even lightly powered. apparently it's a liability issue... if it worked then cabrinha couldn't claim their kites come with 100% depower. i asked them.

anyone got a fix for this?
BrisKites
BrisKites
QLD
1293 posts
QLD, 1293 posts
6 Jul 2010 12:03am
Yep, just replace the chicken loop with another brand with a sliding stopper option.
richswing
richswing
WA
724 posts
WA, 724 posts
5 Jul 2010 10:10pm
Use an RRD Stopper, basically to rings welded together and the centre line runs through both.

SOS has them for about $15.

I made a similar setup but have not tried it yet on either rope and pvc sheathed centre line but I do think it would work with a slight adjustment.

Cheers
Rich
blacktip
blacktip
28 posts
28 posts
6 Jul 2010 2:09am
are you talking 2009 or 2010?
i made it stop alot harder.
send me a pm if you want to know
shannon8888
shannon8888
NSW
517 posts
NSW, 517 posts
6 Jul 2010 7:03am
i haven't tryed it yet but i here there pretty popular



dogfish
dogfish
NT
255 posts
NT, 255 posts
6 Jul 2010 8:28am
BrisKites said...

Yep, just replace the chicken loop with another brand with a sliding stopper option.


yeah, well, new trim, QR and donkey as well... all of which could be better... which brand?
Rhys McClintock
Rhys McClintock
NSW
995 posts
NSW, 995 posts
6 Jul 2010 9:22am
Buy a 2011 Cabrinha :) Problem has been solved :)

They will also sell the upgrade kits to convert your 2010 bar to the 2011 system for pretty cheap - I heard it will be about $100...

I've also heard of people using a cable tie above the black thing that runs up and down the centerline... Above the ratchet.
J inthe bool
J inthe bool
VIC
105 posts
VIC, 105 posts
7 Jul 2010 2:21pm
Hey Rhys,

Can you post a picture of the 11' setup....?
interested to see what they changed...

I have been on my 2010 Cab for nearly a year and i dont have to much trouble with the stopper. It slides when it needs to slide and when i rest the bar on the stopper.. it holds (and thats only the second notch of the ratchet)
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