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Recently got bit by the single line bug, found fun 3d inflatable single lines, and pulled the trigger on a 5m bol. I am curious how to best anchor it. I do not know how strong it will be, it does not say what line test (rope?) I would need for it. I tried the search feature and read most of what I could find in regards to anchoring, but wanted to open up fresh thread for anyone to chime in and share their tips and trick for anchoring down bol kites to grass/firmer ground. I can use larger stakes there in my fly site since its not a sports field or anything. Anything will help. its been shipped and I have about a week to get ready before it lands. been flying kites (mostly quad and some dual lines) for over ten years, for quick backstory of exp.

this way I did get a response.. so I address GammoRay who said he had one and I should check with him in January. Well I did and I did not hear anything. So Once more.. Are you thinking of parting with the Rogallo Flexikite??

Since seeing this about a month ago, I have tried it in a number of ways. I've sued the hitch on a 'biner as you show, but also on a ground stake as a back-up to a figure 8, and on the top of a metal fence post. quick, secure, super easy to take off, if you can give yourself a little slack.

Hey Mitch, thanks for the info. Also just noticed on your profile banner that your in STL? Im only a few hours down the road in springfield! Ever near by, hit me up! Edit- just bought the storm force kit. Thanks again!!

I'd tie off with nothing less than 300# line. I like dyneema. Agree about the Storm Force tie down, and especially with a bol, which pulls at a low angle. It's what I use myself. If you are in a windy place, I'd also get a couple of strong carabiners and a figure of 8 to make line handling safe and easy. Learn the spanish knot. Write back here if you can't find it elsewhere and I'll post some pics.

I was thinking the dead blow would not be good for the metal stakes. I’ll keep it for camping and get a smooth head long handled framing hammer. Thanks again!! Sent from my iPhone using KiteLife mobile app

I'll try it. I often fly alone and controlling the line as it pays out and then locking it off is a challenge with big stuff. I've used the Spanish knot but when the strain is on, it is sometimes hard to set the slack you need to tie it. If nothing else, this could provide that slack!

figure 8 tool is a special design (old but secure) made for a certain kind of climbing lines. the two 0 what create the 8 figure are meant to be putted on to a certain direction depending on what to do, go up or go down. also there are if i am not wrong in 2 dimensions to cover all thickness of climbing lines. if you will want to use a figure 8 for kite lines you will need to build one what will accommodate less tick kite lines usually used for fast descending but controlled speed may be also used to go up in line if you do not have the special tools for that (belay) use GammoRay method or semicabestan knot on regular carabines and you should be good

That rig is what "Whatakite" used to use. It will work well. My only concern would be the plastic cleats but only for the reallllly big kites. I launch kites on the beach with ppl all around me. Give me 25 feet and I'm good. Here is what I do when I race to the flying field/beach 1. Dig hole for sand anchor or pound stakes 2. Hook quickdraw carabiner to sand anchor or quickdraw carabiner to a rock climbing sling to stakes 3. Pull 15 feet of line through carabiner and wrap it off. (Sometimes my bridles are long and there will only be a couple of feet of line) 4. Pull kite out and larkslead bridles to line. 5. Inflate kite 6. Unwrap all but 1 or 2 wraps of line on the carabiner. Slowly control and let line out. (Too fast and kite may deflate or not have enough lift and you'll hit bystanders) 7. Tie off kite once you reach desired altitude. Taking down the kite is similar: 1. Unwrap lines till 1 or 2 wraps left. 2. Hold the line and walk towards the kite. (Basically just strip the line by walking towards kite.) You only need to walk a couple of feet then pull yourself back to the carabiner and walk the line again. 3. Eventually the kite will be right at the anchor and you'll have all the line on the ground. 4. Tie off line 5. Collapse kite. (I do this by placing another carabiner on the bridles and walk it up to the kite. This squeezes the bridles closer and closer together and starts closing the kites intake areas.) 6. Through some sand or hammer on kite to keep it from inflating and flying. 7. Untie larkslead. 8. Daisy chain bridles for easier packing. 9. Store kite tails first into your bag. 10. Roll your line back into a bag. (I use a large chalk bag as its rim is stiff. I do not wind line anymore) 11. Pack up all your wife's stuff. 12. Call it a day.