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tinyE
Since 21 Jan 2006
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 Fri Dec 01, 06 7:43 am Repairing lines |
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| ok, so I bought new lines. I'd like to cut down my other lines and make them a short set. Where do I get new loops for the ends? |
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Kataku2k3
Since 14 Aug 2005
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Los Angeles, CA
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| Fri Dec 01, 06 12:28 pm |
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| I assume you're talking about the Dacron sleeves, correct? If so, when I originally did my lines, I just got some aftermarket ones from ASI, but in the end they didn't end up working out all that great (kinda slipped and weren't as tough as the OEM ones). If you still have some off an original line set, carefully cut the stitching, remove, and put on your new lines. |
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jbrickner
Since 29 Aug 2006
5 Posts
Kook
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| Fri Dec 01, 06 2:39 pm |
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Here is a place to buy any colored sleeving you wish. It is simply the casing of Parachute cord. After a close call this summer, I have decided to color code and 'knock-proof' all my lines. I think I ordered red, black, orange, and blue.
This IS the same sleeving that is on commercial kitelines. You just need to take out the center core of the parachute line.
Check it out. Cheap and fast shipping.
http://www.knifekits.com/store/s-pages/kk_products_acc_paracord.htm
P.S. I hand stitched the loops on the ends with Polyester Upholstery Thread. Rock-Solid. |
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KGN
Since 14 Oct 2006
5 Posts
ontario
Kook
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| Sun Dec 03, 06 3:05 pm |
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| Slingshot used to have,or prob still does,a kit for just what you want,I saw it on their 06 site,not sure if its up on the 07 one.Email slinghot and ask,they will reply |
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Kataku2k3
Since 14 Aug 2005
3753 Posts
Los Angeles, CA
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| Sun Dec 03, 06 7:38 pm |
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| I talked to Jeff @ Slingshot about the "line length customization kit" a long time ago ('cause I wanted the OEM sleeves), but he said I could only get them on a set of lines that just weren't stitched off on one end, so I never did it... Ended up doing what I said above, which probably isn't possible in this case. |
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kiteboard117
Since 02 Mar 2005
450 Posts
PDX
McLovin
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| Sun Dec 03, 06 8:55 pm |
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| when i shorten my lines i just pull the stitching out of the existing ends and slide the sleeve down to the new spot and sew it shut. |
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