Mujician Posted May 27, 2015 Report Share Posted May 27, 2015 I have an HQ Symphony 1.3 so its only a small parafoil. Unfortunately, I've lost the handles. What line strength would anyone recommend for this kite? Many thanks. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SparkieRob Posted May 27, 2015 Report Share Posted May 27, 2015 They came from factory with #50 (50 pound) line. http://kitelife.com/forum/topic/5106-hq-symphony-beach/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr.Lane Posted October 19, 2015 Report Share Posted October 19, 2015 if you are flying in big wind, id fly it on 175#, i've flown our stores in 19 to 21 mph winds on 175# and it still gave me some fun! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SHBKF Posted October 20, 2015 Report Share Posted October 20, 2015 I would recommend that you use Dyneema or Spectra lines, both are trade names for Ultra High Molecular Weight Polyethylene line. I have flown small foils on lesser lines & found the softer response of the kite less than ideal. Keep in mind, especially in frameless kites, that you, the lines & the bridle are kind of the frame for the kite sail. Another thing about flying some small foils that I have learned is how to deal with the sail when the end collapses (tip tuck) at the edge of the window. First I would step back & pull both lines to try to inflate the sail. That sort of worked but later I found that if you pop the line opposite to the folding tip the kite reinflates & you can continue flying. In a lull, when the sail stalls & folds in half, you can do the same. As you fly off just try to keep your kite moving. Have not tried that on all my foils as I have just discovered this little trick. I wish someone would have mentioned it to me early on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr.Lane Posted October 22, 2015 Report Share Posted October 22, 2015 I recommend Skybond by shanti. It has 1 to 2 % stretch over time, its a high gage polymer bond, and I have not had one issue out of it. I've flown Shanti's Skybond 150# on a 1.8 parafoil in 28mph winds without snapping. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hyzakite Posted October 23, 2015 Report Share Posted October 23, 2015 This is an interesting subject to the view that, skybond and similar line has the same 1 to 2% stretch, so in fact that a 120' line set needs to be equalized, does anyone realize that a 2% stretch on a 120' line set equals almost 29"' of stretch? Honestly, you don't need to worry about equalized lines. Worry about 2% stretch if you want to worry about something. Then waste more time worrying why you didn't buy into cab, kmi, but not not into race. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SparkieRob Posted October 23, 2015 Report Share Posted October 23, 2015 They came from factory with #50 (50 pound) line. http://kitelife.com/forum/topic/5106-hq-symphony-beach/ I've had my "1.3 Beach" at the limit of the wind range and the pull is nice but I really don't think it warrants any more than the factory supplied line. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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