TAS
5 posts
Hi.
Just wondering if anyone can tell me what the line length difference is between the front and rear lines on a 2009 F-one bandit. I have access to one (kite only) and am hoping to use my 2009 Ocean Rodeo bar and lines with extension to suit. Just need to know what length extensions to get for the rear lines to compensate for the bridal. Thanks in advance.
QLD
742 posts
I've never flown the DOS - only the newer bandits with equal line lengths but had heard of the different line lengths - here's a google search result
From SBS Kiteboarder review
Bar setup and safety systems
The simple four-line control bar has smooth EVA foam grip with smaller than average bar length and leader-line length adjusters on the bar ends. Above-the-bar trim straps are within easy reach because the PVC composite chicken line was shortened this year. The bar lines work in unison with the front V-line bridle connections on the kite. The left and right lines are different colours, and because of the long front bridal attachments on the kite, the back lines are 10 feet longer than the front set.
- See more at: http://www.sbckiteboard.com/reviews_display?news_id=762#sthash.aEVx9KnK.dpuf
So with different front and back line lengths it must be a PITA to tune the bar ?? I guess you would need a 10 foot leader line to attach the front lines to the solid tuning point ???
TAS
5 posts
Sweet. Cheers for that. I had a bit of a look originally but couldn't find anything regarding specific difference in line lengths... A mate of mine had an idea that 10 foot extension would do the trick, but just wanted to make sure. Sounds as though some 10 foot extensions on the rear lines (to account for the extra bridal length) should do the trick. Cheers.
534 posts
Rear lines prob not longer then 300mm (to the floats) then the centres and even length at the kite end on full power
U can tune them fine,but not having the front line V at the same spot as original makes the kite feel and fly different.
Money worth it on the original bar and line design imo
