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4 NeutralAbout Melissa Wallace

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Favorite Kite(s)
Rev 1.5 B
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Flying Since
August 2017
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Location
Grand Bay, AL
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Interests
Learn the basic moves and increasing skill in stunt kite flying, non-kite - dog agility and other dog sports
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THANKS! I was thinking about trying a wood screw that looks very similar with that little section without threads.
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Flipping my lines end to end helped dramatically!!! I had a lot more wear on them than I thought. I will also now rinse my equipment regularly.
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Someone mentioned a different screw to use rather than the one that comes with the anchors because the threads will start to fray your leaders. Since I wanted to stay away from sharp objects on power tools, I decided not to grind down some of the threads as suggested in another post. However, an internet search for the screw mentioned, a shoulder screw, revealed a kind of thumb screw that I don't think will work. Even if it is correct, I cannot find the right size. SO, can anyone tell me the name of the screw to use and maybe attach a picture?? TIA!
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As I was working on one handle, I was thinking "these burrs are barely noticeable." They needed very little grinding. THEN I got to the second handle. HOLY COW, you were not kidding!
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Thanks, Wayne. Very good advice. I will try the tub soaking first on the lines since it is quick and easy. I am also going to try the anchors on the handles. It looks fairly simple. How often would you swap the lines end to end?
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She got the leaders from TK. Would silicon lube build up too much like a petro product would? My first step will be to wash the lines. I will go from there. I am sure they have a build up of sticky salt from the beach. I know my skin is sticky after flying on the beach even when I don't use sunscreen.
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As for the mod, that looks like something even I can do!!!! Thanks for that repost. "few drops of "Sewers aid" sewing lubricant run over your lines with a small bit of rag does the job and doesn't collect sand when dry." I will try this lube. I fly at the beach, and our sand is very sticky. Any suggestions on how and what products to use to wash the lines and sails? I will wash before putting the lube on my lines.
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Leaders- my BFF bought me 2 sets of leaders as a welcome to the dark side gift. I will unwind my lines and wash them. That could be the problem. I fly at the beach, and our sand is sticky. Any suggestions on what to use to wash the lines and sails?
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Melissa Wallace started following Quad handle types and line brands
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I am a new flier. 1) I do not like the stock handles that came with my rev 1.5B. I want to upgrade to the snagless handles, but there are solid aluminum, anodized aluminum, featherweight stainless... What are the differences? What should I get? 2) I have SkyBond Premium Spectra lines, and they bind up a lot once you hit 4-5 twists. Is this normal? I was thinking of getting Laser Pro Gold to have as primary line with the Skybond as back-up. I know both lines have been recommended on the forum. Does the LPG fly better with less binding?