| | | Kte bar Make sure your kite bar has a safety leash system that will totally depower the kite. For more Information on the safety system see Ocean Rodeo kite bar manual at www.oceanrodeo.com. Kite bar length can be varied to control turn response of kite. Longer bar Increases turn speed, shorter bar decreases. For bungee type leash this distance must be at least 1/2 span of kite. | | Lne Lengths and lumng All lines must be of equal length when measured from bar to end of lines. With all lines equal the kite will perform well and look like picture 8a. Note wlngtips are parallel. If the rear lines are shorter than the fronts the kite will be prone to stalling. It would look like picture 8b. Note how wingtlps angle inwards towards rear of kite. Line length can affect turning and power of kite. Optimum line lengths are 15m to 35m. Shorter lines Increase kite turn response, reducing the power window of kite. Longer lines decrease turn response and increase the power window of kite. | | U.nw\nd\ng yowr Lines Kite lines are a very personal item. Stored Incorrectly they can cause hours of frustration In tangles. Attached to the kite incorrectly, they can create a dangerous situation for you and others. Develop a line storage strategy that works for you, and do it the same way every time. | | |
| | | Helpful tip: Stand between front lines and separate front and backs between your fingers and carefully work your way towards kite. If your lines are severely twisted, work In short segments starting near the loose end working away from the bar. Unwind lines directly Into the wind stops the lines from twisting together. Always remove seaweed from lines as It dries and can cause tangles. No knots In your flying lines they create a weak point. | | |
| | | Here's what works for us: Place the loose end of your lines near the center of the leading edge tube. Unwind your lines walking upwind. Identify lines at bar end, and work your way down to kite separating lines. Before attaching any lines to kite, physically separate the left front and rear, right front and rear. Now lift your kite over the separated lines, leaving enough line length behind the kite so you do not have to drag the bar to make contact with the pigtails on the kite. | |