QLD
1694 posts
ahoy all, I have a 2013 north rebel and need some help with identifying this part that needs replacing. on the kite where you connect the steering line, there is also an elastic line connecting kite, this elastic is very warn and not going to last, dose anyone no what that is called and where I could get a replacement, and what would happen if it broke.
cheers :)
QLD
231 posts
Your local north dealer will set you right. This "bungee" helps stop the steering line wrap around the wing tip. Could be wrong but I would be to concerned in the short term.
VIC
886 posts
its there to stop the line going over the tip. you can get one from rps
WA
68 posts
Replaced the part you speak of with thicker cord from local hardware shop and some hand sewing with thread from local kite repairer. For a 9 m Rebel 2011. Still going strong, most used kite in the quiver
WA
68 posts
And, I remember making enquiries re the length of bungee etc and not having much luck. So, took measurements from originals and just fabricated my own as per above. As I said, still going strong.
Can't remember now why the originals wore out but suspect it was inferior quality bungee cord that didn't like the sun.
WA
8407 posts
always thought this was for taking up backline slack? most ship chandlers have a similar cord, kim at gero surf and sail could send you a replacement
VIC
44 posts
Same thing happened to my 12 m.
Bunnings or any boating type shop have "shock " cord/ "bungy "cord whatever you want to call it.
tie a bowline knot or something that wont slip at each end.I couldnt work out how to do the loop loop at both ends so easier to tie it off . Worked fine.
Length for a 12m kite is 350mm from memory cost about $7.00
QLD
1694 posts
cheers guys, was thinking of doing somthin like that, yeh I was disappointed that it didn't last but yeh for $7 cant complain. thanks for all the info guy:)
