Captainbob Posted April 21, 2014 Report Share Posted April 21, 2014 I have 3 Dualies now and about to get a 4th one. I read recently that someone recommended unhooking the bungee each time on the wingtip, even if you leave the LE edge together, when placing the kite in it's bag. The writer said, that if you didn't do that, the bungee and sail would stretch due to being under tension all the time. My question is, is this what most dualie owners do? I have been leaving the sail under tension,and just placing the kite in the bag with the LE in one piece and the sail under tension. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SparkieRob Posted April 21, 2014 Report Share Posted April 21, 2014 I have HQ nocks and a line to tighten sail, so it it quite easy to release after I'm finished. I don't think I would leave them under tension even if I was assured nothing would stretch, just in case. Each to their own preference though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustStuff Posted April 21, 2014 Report Share Posted April 21, 2014 Hey Captain, Having two kite bags of quality "dualies", (Widow Maker, Delta Drives, Kymera, Quantum Pro...) I don't unhook the LE bungees from the wingtips either. And the crowd yells "Booooooo....get the bum..." Candidly, I think that I used to way back when, but quit somewhere along the way. That being said, I've not noticed any unusual stretching/wear/detriment on my kites. And, believe me, at these prices...I would notice!!! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobB Posted April 21, 2014 Report Share Posted April 21, 2014 If the kite has a straight LE, I leave the wingtips tied. If the kite has curved LE, I release the tension when storing the kites. Also, if the kite has bungees instead of lashings, I release the tension. I haven't noticed any issues with the kites that I leave under tension, though. For example, I tied the tips on my Widow Maker when I got it ~4 years ago, and they've been tied ever since. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amexpmh Posted April 21, 2014 Report Share Posted April 21, 2014 I've heard both theories and I still Detention my Kites when put them away. I really don't think it would hurt anything it is more of a preference and convenience factor. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bbailey49 Posted April 21, 2014 Report Share Posted April 21, 2014 I take the tension off of mine, because I have found it to be easier to disassemble the kites when that tension is released. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reef Runner Posted April 21, 2014 Report Share Posted April 21, 2014 If you are using them fairly regular, I'd leave them hooked up, just for convenience. If you are done with a kite, and you know it's going to be a long time before you'll fly it again, un-hook them if it makes you feel better, and pack the kite away neatly. As many have said, it's more of a personal preference thing, and like Rob mentioned, I've got kites that have been stored for years, with the LE under tension, and I'm not loosing any sleep over them. Personally, I don't think it's a big deal, and if I had the room, and the ability to transport, I'd leave all my kites fully assembled, all the time, both dual line & quad line. Hmmm, an old bread truck would work nicely 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustStuff Posted April 21, 2014 Report Share Posted April 21, 2014 Well said Nick....now, be sure to get a really big bread truck and I'll lease half of it from you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tmadz Posted April 21, 2014 Report Share Posted April 21, 2014 I haven't had any problems leaving my LE's tensioned. I replaced the bungees with bridle line because bungee cord will always stretch over time. Instructions to do so are easy to find. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Barresi Posted April 22, 2014 Report Share Posted April 22, 2014 Never found a problem with leaving my dual line leading edges assembled, under tension. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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