Baloo Posted March 15, 2009 Report Share Posted March 15, 2009 Hi folks, I have some 30 ft lines I would like to start using, my question is, should I be careful what kite / rods I use due to the potential agressive stop at the end of the lines. I am in the happy situation where I can choose any rod set in 1.5 or Rev 1, or Equipped in Rev 2, dont think my skills are up to chucking a Blast around yet. I am tempted to use Race Rods in a i.5 as the wind is light at the moment. However am I likely to damage the rods / kite? Also is there a concensus as far as bridal or no bridal is concerned? Advice greatfully accepted. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kairusan Posted March 15, 2009 Report Share Posted March 15, 2009 Bear in mind that the kite isn't going very fast when you catch it; if anything, it has no time to gather much speed on such short lines. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morrunya Posted March 15, 2009 Report Share Posted March 15, 2009 Most the time, when I am flying on 30' lines I use race rods on my 1.5. In fact I did this at the clinic several times. When catching the kite, the kite will flex a bit, but I have never had any problems when doing repetitive toss-and-catch's. As for the bridal, I have never taken the bridal off of any of my kites. It really doesn't cause any problems. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KiteLife Posted March 15, 2009 Report Share Posted March 15, 2009 Ditto what Watty said. I have taken the bridle off in the past, but don't find it beneficial for outdoor 3D (catch/throw) flying. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baloo Posted March 15, 2009 Author Report Share Posted March 15, 2009 Thanks for the info folks. I will let you know how I get one. Was going to try today but HWMBO had some chores for me. Cool chores like cutting trees down and stuff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dean750 Posted March 15, 2009 Report Share Posted March 15, 2009 No Fear Baloo, no fear. Dean Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nobodyspecial Posted March 15, 2009 Report Share Posted March 15, 2009 Baloo if it makes you feel comfortable start practicing with the three wraps, then after your comfortable then run to the race frame. Have fun man! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KiteLife Posted March 15, 2009 Report Share Posted March 15, 2009 You will find the weight of 3 wraps are a little easier to throw and catch, inertia/gravity. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nobodyspecial Posted March 15, 2009 Report Share Posted March 15, 2009 Plus, it makes a more dramatic noise when it smacks on your noggin to remind you to watch the fast moving kite going towards it. lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dean750 Posted March 15, 2009 Report Share Posted March 15, 2009 Plus, it makes a more dramatic noise when it smacks on your noggin to remind you to watch the fast moving kite going towards it. lol Thats advice I wish I'd heard before my first beaning. I took it right between the eyes. Literally. Dean Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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