Jump to content
KiteLife Forum

slk winder review


Recommended Posts

https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Stainless-steel-kite-Line-String-Ballbearing-Wheel-Winder-Reel-Lockable-Handle/252947887099?_trksid=p2485497.m4902.l9144

Safety:  Never stick your fingers into the holes in the wire frame.  You could get pinched between the frame and the part that holds the little wheel.

Easy of winding:  Excellent.

Capacity:  If you need more line than this can hold, you are probably flying higher than is legal.  So it's good.  I am using 300 lb Dacron.

Durability:  It seems pretty hard to break.

Lock:  It locks.  It takes a bit of force to operate the lock.  That is good when unlocking but bad when locking.

Weight:  It's pretty heavy.  But if you're strong enough to handle a big kite, it will work fine.  You might not want to bring it if it's more than 5 km walk.

Ratchet:  None.

Price:  Cheap for a winder.

Link to comment
Share on other sites

One of the simplest designs I've ever found, and if you are careful, you can make more and use the handles on all! The handles move to 3 positions, both centered, one offset, both offset. No brake, no bearing to wear or get sand in. Had mine  for nearly 30 years ....

From Into the Wind and many other shops - https://intothewind.com/kites/accessories/kite-line-reels/windbreaker-kite-line-reel.html

Windbreaker Kite Line Reel

  • Like 1
Link to comment
Share on other sites

Join the conversation

You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.

Guest
Reply to this topic...

×   Pasted as rich text.   Paste as plain text instead

  Only 75 emoji are allowed.

×   Your link has been automatically embedded.   Display as a link instead

×   Your previous content has been restored.   Clear editor

×   You cannot paste images directly. Upload or insert images from URL.

Loading...
 Share

×
×
  • Create New...