p23brian Posted December 23, 2016 Report Share Posted December 23, 2016 Wind was a little lighter than yesterday but steadier. I spent a couple of hours just flying the kite around the window and experimenting with the controls. I did much better with 90 degree hovers and flying in reverse today. I also figured out that one of my lines was nearly a foot longer than the other 3, so I got that sorted out so they're all the same length within about 1/4" now. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JWharton Posted December 23, 2016 Report Share Posted December 23, 2016 Definitely make sure you keep your lines equalised gives you one less thing to blame bad piloting on[emoji5]Sent from my SM-G903F using KiteLife mobile app 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
makatakam Posted December 23, 2016 Report Share Posted December 23, 2016 1 hour ago, p23brian said: Wind was a little lighter than yesterday but steadier. I spent a couple of hours just flying the kite around the window and experimenting with the controls. I did much better with 90 degree hovers and flying in reverse today. I also figured out that one of my lines was nearly a foot longer than the other 3, so I got that sorted out so they're all the same length within about 1/4" now. A foot off? Wow! Check the lengths again quickly the next time you set up. Can't think of how they could possibly be that far off, but then again, stranger things have happened. Ideally they should be identical, but 1/4" is within acceptable limits. Helpful hint: If you find your lines are unequal on the field and don't have time to equalize right at the moment, you can adjust by moving the long one(s) in on the leaders. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
p23brian Posted December 23, 2016 Author Report Share Posted December 23, 2016 A foot off? Wow! Check the lengths again quickly the next time you set up. Can't think of how they could possibly be that far off, but then again, stranger things have happened. Ideally they should be identical, but 1/4" is within acceptable limits. Helpful hint: If you find your lines are unequal on the field and don't have time to equalize right at the moment, you can adjust by moving the long one(s) in on the leaders. When I got home I checked them in the driveway. Hooked one end to a nail in the fence and stretched them out full length. They should be good to go. I could have stretched one getting it out of the bush yesterday but I don't think it could stretch that much. They seem to be made of spectra, dyneema or similar non-stretchy material.Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
makatakam Posted December 24, 2016 Report Share Posted December 24, 2016 Most likely to be Spectra, but it would be worth checking if you aren't sure. Is there a kite shop in your area? They can tell you for sure. Looks like Piedmont Kites is out of business. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
p23brian Posted December 24, 2016 Author Report Share Posted December 24, 2016 Most likely to be Spectra, but it would be worth checking if you aren't sure. Is there a kite shop in your area? They can tell you for sure. Looks like Piedmont Kites is out of business. Unfortunately I don't think we have any kite shops in town. I suppose I could just check with Ocean Shore Kites where I bought the kite and lines. They list it as "compressed, coated high modulus fly line".Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edmond Dragut Posted December 24, 2016 Report Share Posted December 24, 2016 for sure are spectra Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wayne Dowler Posted December 24, 2016 Report Share Posted December 24, 2016 He's having it made to his specs, but I haven't used any to tell you about it. Pretty sure it is spectra and might have some surface treatment done to it. I have seen it, just not used it. He can fill you in on things! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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