hawkeye Posted September 24, 2012 Report Share Posted September 24, 2012 Hi All, Just got my new 15" handles I haven't got to try them out yet.I was surprised to see that there is a very short brake line ( the bottom ones) they only have two knots for adjustment, is this the go with these handles or would I be better off changing them with longer ones with more adjustment to them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Robtulloch Posted September 24, 2012 Report Share Posted September 24, 2012 I have long tops and short bottoms. I do all my adjusting using the top leader knots. Sent via Tapatalk for iPhone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 portlandflyer Posted September 24, 2012 Report Share Posted September 24, 2012 If they were factory standard models, they would have come with the same leaders on both top and bottom!! Most of us tie 1 or 2 knots in the bottoms and then make our own top leaders! They could be as long as the gap between top and bottom attachment points, AFTER you put in the knots for adjustment!! Find a lower knot that you like and make most of your adjustments from the top, a bit in for light wind, out for heavy!! I happen to like the longer handles in light winds but swap to 13" as soon as the wind picks up! You'll feel the need to swap when your handles get too twitchy!! Have fun trying them out!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 portlandflyer Posted September 25, 2012 Report Share Posted September 25, 2012 This subject is well discussed and has pics showing what we are talking about http://www.revkites.com/forum/topic/4409-my-leaders-your-thoughts/ If you have more questions feel free to ask!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 katrina Posted September 25, 2012 Report Share Posted September 25, 2012 No worries, mine have only two knots on the bottom, and I often wonder why I don't just burn off the extra one. I have 13s, 14s, and 15s. The 14s are my go to handles. 15s are twitchy at first when you are used to 13s. I used them all the time for a few months, and then they stopped being twitchy for me. Just have to reteach your hands how much movement is needed! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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hawkeye
Hi All,
Just got my new 15" handles I haven't got to try them out yet.I was surprised to see
that there is a very short brake line ( the bottom ones) they only
have two knots for adjustment, is this the go with these handles or would I
be better off changing them with longer ones with more adjustment to them.
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