Checking line lengths?

EdG · Since 19 Dec 2005 425 Posts Just a Kook that's Obsessed

OK, this is the background. Bought a new Switchblade 12m complete, then a 7m SB demo kite, then a used bar for that kite from a trusted rider. I got the ocean handed to me in Puerto Rico with the 12m and was hoping I could blame it on the lines.

Where do you set the sheeting when checking line lengths? I thought it was full power and that’s how the large bar worked out, but the smaller bar was only even with the sheeting set at full De-Power! I gets so confused sometimes. So, what is it? And what kind of knots do I use at the attachments? And yes, I still am kooked up.

Blue · Since 03 Jul 2007 469 Posts I used to be Obsessed

Full power is correct, according to the 121 manual.

http://pdf.nauticexpo.com/pdf/cabrinha-kites/powerdrive-121/21965-3828-_14.html

EdG · Since 19 Dec 2005 425 Posts Just a Kook that's Obsessed

Is it the same for the OG Crossbow bar? I'm thinking so.

Blue · Since 03 Jul 2007 469 Posts I used to be Obsessed

Yes,the same for 221 powerdrive used with xbows.

http://pdf.nauticexpo.com/pdf/cabrinha-kites/powerdrive-221/powerdrive-221-21965-3826-_14.html

Were you using 221 with SB? Could this be why you were having problems?

EdG · Since 19 Dec 2005 425 Posts Just a Kook that's Obsessed

they are the correct bars for the older 06 kites, the CB CS bars. I bought it from a rider that used to fly Cabrinha's and it is correct for the kite. NO doubt Wink

Blue · Since 03 Jul 2007 469 Posts I used to be Obsessed

Sheit, you were saying OG all along Embarassed

, 221 and 121 are for newer models.

However, line length check is the same for the OG bar system.

You might find additional info in manuals for 2006 kites at:
http://www.cabrinhakites.com/user-manual-downloads

EdG · Since 19 Dec 2005 425 Posts Just a Kook that's Obsessed

Thanks for the link Blue. I don't know why I could not find it Confused