New Lines

BizGuru · #1 03-01-2007, 03:58 PM

I recently bought a used 16m and 9m switchblade. I was thinking about replacing the lines on these kites. What are your thoughts on the guy selling kitesurfing lines on ebay. See this http://cgi.ebay.com/KITEBOARDING-22-...em220085144417 as an example. If you would not recommend this source what would you recomend?

#2 03-01-2007, 07:15 PM

If they are really Spectra and rated at 500 pounds that seems not bad.
Ozone lines are rated at 800. Flexifoil at about 660 or so.

A lot of stock lines are right at 500 pounds.

How is it going Biz?

BizGuru · #3 03-02-2007, 01:07 AM

Thanks Scott,

Things are going good, just got my new kites on the beach to test out and I love them. That 16m pulls like a beast and it was only 13mph. The depower is rediculous. I can't wait to get on the water with them. I didn't get to ride much the last couple of months do to work issues but things have settled down so I will back to chasing wind. I am also leaving march 9th and headed to Park City to spend a week snow kiting. So for the most part I can't complain. I may head over to tampa to ride some flat water on sunday. Hopefully I will see you out there.

How is everything going in tampa?

#4 03-02-2007, 04:24 AM

Good

. Going out for a dawn patrol right now, can't beat that!
Looks like it is still blowing, but was absolutely nuking at 3am.

ricki · #5 03-02-2007, 05:49 AM

A lot is riding on your lines, if in doubt go to a local shop. It is good to have a source of gear nearby.

I usually replace factory supplied lines with Q power line. This is an option as well.

HIGHFLYN · #6 03-02-2007, 07:26 AM

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Originally Posted by BizGuru

What are your thoughts on the guy selling kitesurfing lines on ebay. See this http://cgi.ebay.com/KITEBOARDING-22-...em220085144417 as an example. If you would not recommend this source what would you recomend?

I recently purchased a set of these lines 25M and have not rigged or flown them yet, but apon inspection there quality is as good as Naish's (stock/colored lines) There coated like Naish lines and you wind up with an extra line (unless of course your still flying a 5 line set up) So if there good and you/I choose to purchase a 2nd set. Then you/I wind up with a spare pair of front lines (orange instead of gray) ast and thats just a bonus.

Good luck & I hope you get to ride soon Biz