There was a strong wind this morning, so I rode down to Sunset Beach to fly my kite. Noone else was flying kites, and this should've been a warning sign.
The wind peaked at around 40 kph, plus some slightly stronger gusts. My kite was howling, and the lines would squeal at times from the tension and wind. Still, I was having a great time, and number of kids and parents had stopped to watch. Unfortunately, my kite is rated to precisely 40 kph; while in a tight turn in the middle of the wind window, the right string snapped just near my hand. The kite then spun like a top on the left string until it hit the ground. Bugger.
So... anyone know how to fix Spectra kite lines?
2 comments:
Is tying a knot not an acceptable option? Or duct tape?
I'm not sure any knot that I can tie is going to hold. I mean, these lines can hold up to 68 kgs (150 lbs), and it still broke. Plus they're designed to be low-friction, allowing you to twist them over each other when doing tricks. That adds up to a lot of tension and not a lot of friction, so a simple knot may not work. :(
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