reefaddicted Posted September 2, 2016 Report Share Posted September 2, 2016 What is the strongest spine for a stunt kite? Sent from my iPhone using KiteLife mobile app Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SparkieRob Posted September 2, 2016 Report Share Posted September 2, 2016 Revolution SLE rod....I think it could be a Sky Shart 7PT rod but not 100% sure. If I was to replace frame parts, I would change it for OEM specified one. A heavier than spec will change the dynamics of your kite. I know your broke but it may have had a defect or something. Usually Lower LE's or Spreaders are broken more commonly. Sent from my iPhone using KiteLife mobile app Edit: it's a solid carbon rod not a wound one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reefaddicted Posted September 2, 2016 Author Report Share Posted September 2, 2016 Ok thank you I will replace with oem. Now with that said this kite is rated from 4mph - 20mph any chance the wind rating is over rated?Sent from my iPhone using KiteLife mobile app Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edmond Dragut Posted September 2, 2016 Report Share Posted September 2, 2016 only way to find out i think is experimenting for sure with OEM lines and frame Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SparkieRob Posted September 2, 2016 Report Share Posted September 2, 2016 Ok thank you I will replace with oem. Now with that said this kite is rated from 4mph - 20mph any chance the wind rating is over rated?Sent from my iPhone using KiteLife mobile app Wind ranges are, ummmm, kind of like interpretative dance.... The wind energy at 20mph is very high and I wouldn't put a Standard Sail up in that. Unless. Confident in kite and your ability to moderate/mitigate the gusts. I am lucky to have a Vented dual line kite for that sort of wind but not everyone does. Quads are different as you can brake out the energy much quicker. Top pilots could fly UL's that high as they can dump the energy without consciously being aware of it. Also, the faster the wind, the faster everything else happens. One thing, can you adjust the bridle for light to heavy winds?Sent from my iPhone using KiteLife mobile app Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reefaddicted Posted September 2, 2016 Author Report Share Posted September 2, 2016 Thank you guys for the responses. I have just refueled my kite addiction from my teens. The only difference is now it's going to be worse now that I want to read and learn to advance as far as I possibly can. I now have a new oem spine on the way should be here next week. The addiction is one of the nicest kites I have owned. Once I can learn a few basic tricks I want to move up to a better kite than the addiction. I look forward to being an active member of this group.Sent from my iPhone using KiteLife mobile app 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SparkieRob Posted September 2, 2016 Report Share Posted September 2, 2016 If the spine is 6mm Carbon, or Imperial equivalent, it would be quite easy to get a hold of. That, and easy to source tools to cut it up. I have a Skydog Jammin' that has a 6mm Carbon frame. Good stuff. Sent from my iPhone using KiteLife mobile app Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reefaddicted Posted September 2, 2016 Author Report Share Posted September 2, 2016 I'm not sure how to find out for sure what size the spine is. I wish I did. Sent from my iPhone using KiteLife mobile app Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
szobelda Posted September 3, 2016 Report Share Posted September 3, 2016 You can try 5mm or 6mm or 7mm carbon tubes and see what works best. Not expensive and very easy to cut and install. Good luckSent from my LG-D855 using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reefaddicted Posted September 3, 2016 Author Report Share Posted September 3, 2016 Ok awesome is there a special tool to cut the rods?Sent from my iPhone using KiteLife mobile app Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
szobelda Posted September 3, 2016 Report Share Posted September 3, 2016 I would go with pultrudef carbon fiber tubes (not rods). You can cut it with a regular light steel saw (a delicate one). Please wrap the cutting area with some scotch tape and cut through the scotch tape.Sent from my LG-D855 using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wayne Dowler Posted September 3, 2016 Report Share Posted September 3, 2016 A couple tools: a dremel hi speed cutter. Cuts fast but maybe not straight unless jigged. A fine toothed hacksaw. Use a minimum 32 tooth blade. Unless you are cutting a lot of sticks, no need for a vacuum for dust. Just keep your eyes and nose out of any cloud of dust. Taping the area you cut is a good tip. Keeps the spar from splintering. Gently sand if needed, with fine paper. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reefaddicted Posted September 3, 2016 Author Report Share Posted September 3, 2016 Ok this is really awesome you folks are teaching me so much. I don't mind fixing things myself I just always ask the people who know how to do it. I want to thank all of you for the tips I have received. I just want to keep building my kite knowledge and progress with the sport. I'm also brining my family and friends and family into it with meSent from my iPhone using KiteLife mobile app Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reefaddicted Posted September 3, 2016 Author Report Share Posted September 3, 2016 By the way what is the advantage of tubes vs rods? Sent from my iPhone using KiteLife mobile app Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wayne Dowler Posted September 4, 2016 Report Share Posted September 4, 2016 Weight! An uncompromised tube is extremely strong, tweaked, very easy to snap. Solid rods also have strength, but are much heavier. Replace with like rods or risk throwing the balance off on whatever you plan to repair! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reefaddicted Posted September 4, 2016 Author Report Share Posted September 4, 2016 Ok that's what I thought. The spine that snapped was a solid rod. Or at least appeared to be. Had fibers inside it. I wish I still had it to take pictures of. The shop I got the kite from has it to get me a replacement from the manufacturer. However the addiction is an older kite and I don't believe it's in production anymore. So when I get the new part I think it may be wise for me to get spare parts just in case this happens in the future. I read that these kites can be modded to trick better but I'm not sure I'm ready for that yet. As far as doing the actual mods. I'm just really wanting to progress into tricks and continue learning more advanced flying techniques. I've been getting more and more days to fly. I'm in Indiana and the good fall winds are starting to move inSent from my iPhone using KiteLife mobile app Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SparkieRob Posted September 4, 2016 Report Share Posted September 4, 2016 By the way what is the advantage of tubes vs rods? Sent from my iPhone using KiteLife mobile app Not just weight but also where you can put the weight. A rod can be cut and ferrules to put weight low or high to balance the kite. Sent from my iPhone using KiteLife mobile app 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reefaddicted Posted September 4, 2016 Author Report Share Posted September 4, 2016 The new spine should be in his week I will update you guys on how it flies When I get it out back together Sent from my iPhone using KiteLife mobile app 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reefaddicted Posted September 27, 2016 Author Report Share Posted September 27, 2016 Got the spine in and installed in the kite. I finally had a chance to get out and fly the thing and I must say now that I have flown it I do like the kite. My other kites are my first choices but nice to have another option. What I fly I. Order:Premier widow ng special is my first choiceThen comes my jammin by skydog kites Then I will fly the addiction lol still nice thoughSent from my iPhone using KiteLife mobile app Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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