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Tutorials or advice on how to equalize my lines?


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Prism has some instructions on their web site for equalizing lines.  Personally, I would do it the way that you did, undoing the knots and sliding the sleeving, if I am using sleeving.  Sometimes I don't use sleeving.  

I also always tie figure-eight knots, never overhand.

Somewhere I picked up a somewhat large needle that I use to pick apart knots.  I'd guess it is 2 mm in diameter and four three inches long.  It isn't super sharp, but it isn't blunt either.

You don't say how new or old the lines are.  New lines stretch quite a bit, and you may have to re-equalize once or twice more, so just keep checking especially if your flying seems "off".

I tend not to check my dual lines very often, quad lines I check more.

Have fun out there!

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The lines are over 5 years old, spectra 90lb, came with the prism zephyr. I've never checked them before and just started getting more serious about improving my skills and learning to do the basic tricks.

I have a blunt type needle as well, but those knots where so tight, no way i could even force it  behind.

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