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[Sari Alexandra Becker]

So, I'm gonna buy a 120' set of 90# line for the WCRC and I have a couple of questions... please excuse me if they're stupid questions, but I am as rookie as they come.

Is Laser Pro Gold the best line I can get? It seems I have few different options here but it looks like its better than Shanti or Dyneema.

Where's the best place to buy it online? I've only found one place so far that has it in the 120' length, but they want $50 for shipping and that seems a little bit ridiculous to me.

Thanx in advance to whomever is kind enough to help a rookie out.

Sari

[Jeepster]

Sari,

The simple answer is that if you're buying 120 foot lines, you're planning on flying with others ... buy Laser Pro gold lines and you won't be sorry.

As to where to buy from: The Kite Shoppe is just across the boarder from you and a good supplier. A Wind of Change is the biggest seller of Rev kites in the USA ... can't do that without good service.

Cheers,
Tom

[Sari Alexandra Becker]

Thank you Tom for your quick and informative reply.

Looks like the Kite Shoppe is in Vancouver, WA, which is about 5 & a half hours drive from here. I think I'd rather pay the $50 for shipping... lol.

As for AWOC, I can only find Laser Pro Gold 90# in bulk spools... I'm so not qualified to measure, sleeve and tie my own line set!

I'll keep looking.

[kwmf]

Sari, if it counts for anything I have got ALL my line sets from The Kite Shoppe and they are top class. Theresa has been very acommodating and helpful to me even though I am in another country, so I'm sure she will sort you out.

Incidentally, my 120 set for the clinic is on it's way to me right now - figured I should get a little time out at 120 before I get to the clinic to make my life a bit easier.

I see you're in BC - I'm sure there is someone there who can let you have time on their 120's before the clinic and then Theresa can sell you a set of your own at the clinic itself. My outdoor flying is on 20, 30, 50 and 80' sets (indoors is normally 12') and I haven't found the lines to be any kind of limitation in learning a skill - it just alters how big your wind window is.

[--Pete]

Have you tried Great Canadian Kite Co? ( http://www.canadiankitecompany.com/ )They are a sponsor (among many) of this site, and may be able to ship to you for less, since there is no hassle with international shipping. They do plenty of Rev business. They don't list 120' x 90# quad sets, but if you asked, such a thing might be available.

[Jeepster]

You might send a PM to "Monkey" here on the forum. David Hathaway lives in Vancouver, BC, and might be able to give you better advise than the rest of us. iQuad is sponsored by LaserPro and The Kite Shoppe, so he'll have to think back a few years, but ...

Cheers,
Tom

[kwmf]

BTW - I've dropped David an email asking for his 2c

Update: Monks just replied to my email and said he would pop in here later today to reply - he's on his way back from San Diego right now. He said he could easily loan you a set until the clinic. My advice is to take him up on it then make him show you how best to fly them as well

[Sari Alexandra Becker]

Wow!!! You guys are awesome!!! Thank you all so very much for all your info, tips and advice.

I feel that I should add this... the only reason I'm getting the 120' lines are because it says to do so on the WCRC's "What to Bring" section... I don't make the rules, I just follow them.
To be completely honest, the thought of flying WITH or NEAR other people makes me a little uneasy.

kwmf - Thanx for the advice. I've only flown my Rev 3 times (on the 80' line set it came with)... for a total of 6-ish hours. And to be subtle... I suck! Hence why I'm so excited for the WCRC. Since I've had my new kite, I've tried to fly it numerous times but there's never any damn wind here. So, when I do find wind and get a chance to fly it, I was just gonna use the line set I currently have. But now you've made me kinda nervous thinking that I should be practicing with the 120's too...
This sucks cuz I work till 5pm Monday to Friday and it now gets dark at 4:30.

Pete - Yes, I did check the Great Canadian Kite Co. but as you said, I didn't see the 120's listed. Good idea though, may as well contact them to ask. (P.S. Your house looks amazing!!!)

Jeepster - Thanx for the tip, I just might bug him.

Again, thanx mega to you all... very much appreciated!!!

[windofchange]

We have LPG in stock in all sizes and lengths. Give me a call or send me an e-mail and I can get you prices on pre-made LPG sets. We hope to have them uploaded on our website soon so you can order directly online. I can also work you a deal on the shipping charges. USPS Priority should only be about $25.00.

[Spence Watson]

Sari Alexandra Becker, on 15 November 2011 - 01:39 PM, said:

Wow!!! You guys are awesome!!! Thank you all so very much for all your info, tips and advice.

I feel that I should add this... the only reason I'm getting the 120' lines are because it says to do so on the WCRC's "What to Bring" section... I don't make the rules, I just follow them.
To be completely honest, the thought of flying WITH or NEAR other people makes me a little uneasy.

120' lines are not mandatory but will definitely help your learning curve. Honestly, we're gonna fly with and near you if you think you are ready for it or not. It's not as big of a deal as you might think, and we will break you in quick. The learning curve increases dramatically when flying with others, so to make the most out of the clinic, I would certainly recommend it.