rexracer Posted May 28, 2013 Report Share Posted May 28, 2013 Summer's almost here and it's getting warmer, so I have a question. Will storing kites in your car damage them or the lines in any way? I admit that my (comparatively few) kites ride with me most of the time. I'm a single divorced dad and it's tough to find time to fly. I like to have my kites with me in case the wind is up and I can get in some flying after work when I don't have my daughter. I haven't noticed any problems with my kites, but the Rev's are fairly new for me, so if the heat of the car is a no-no, I may have to re-think my habits. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobB Posted May 28, 2013 Report Share Posted May 28, 2013 I keep about 15 kites in my car at all times, for the last ~10 years. I switch them out as I break them, but haven't noticed any degradation due to high temps, UV exposure, or even leaving them unwashed after a salt water dip... Don't take my word for it, that's only my experience... 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Barresi Posted May 30, 2013 Report Share Posted May 30, 2013 The one concern I'd have is prolonged exposure (i.e. storage on a wall, in a car, etc) to sunlight... Especially with older fabrics and fittings, direct sun can eventually bleach or weaken the material(s). Silly to worry about it while you're out on the kite field, but for day in and day out storage, keeping your kites in the shade would be a good idea. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SHBKF Posted May 31, 2013 Report Share Posted May 31, 2013 Found out it's not a good idea to keep a lump of beeswax in the car, even in March. Have used it to stiffen some knots & it works well for that. My oldest kite, from the mid eighties, has spent most of it's life in a motorhome storage compartment & is still in excellent shape. It has a better life now. Heat & cold don't seem to have bothered the nylon sail, vinyl fittings & spars. Sunlight seems to be the enemy of most synthetics including my high end expedition tents. I have been concerned about flying in low temperatures but have not had any breakage due to that so far that I know of. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tmadz Posted June 1, 2013 Report Share Posted June 1, 2013 You should always have a kite in the car in case of emergency. I have a bag handy whenever time or weather allows. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SHBKF Posted June 6, 2013 Report Share Posted June 6, 2013 You should always have a kite in the car in case of emergency. I have a bag handy whenever time or weather allows. Because of this topic I am now carrying a fully assembled kite in the pick up with the 18' lines attached. I can pop out the kite & fly it almost anywhere. The local auto store had a bit of wind tonight so I got in an impromptu short session on the SUL before heading home. Great fun. KiteLife has really helped. Thanks one & all. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cyphert Posted August 8, 2013 Report Share Posted August 8, 2013 I keep some kites in every one of my cars. An iflite for every car and a foil in most cars. And my full kite bag lives in most cars. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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