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lordzogat
Joined: 17 Aug 2006
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Location: Ontario, Canada
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My first kite will be a quilted Rok, thanks for the plans
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mototrev
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Location: Melbourne, Australia. AKA lucky "13"
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| Posted: Fri Sep 04, 2009 9:01 am Post subject: |
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A big  out of
This was the plan and size I used with only minor modifications.
Most of them were mentioned here...
http://www.kitebuilder.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=8108
Thanks to all who made comments and sent PM's and gave help and advice it's always appreciated!
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James Riccobono
Joined: 29 Oct 2009
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| Posted: Thu Nov 19, 2009 3:01 am Post subject: Re: tying the tension lines using Prussik knots |
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| Texy wrote: | Gary suggests using prussik knots at each end of the spreaders.
I can't get the knots to stay put - as soon as I try and tension
the spar either end slips on the cf tube.
Did anyone else have this problem?
Do I need to roughen up the cf tube so that the bow line stays put,
or should I consider a different type of tension line?
I am using 150lb black sleeved line that the local kite shop suggested I use for the bridle and bow lines.
Thanks in advance!
Texy |
Try making a double or triple prussik knot around the spar. It is essentially the same thing only wrapped around several more times to give it more friction - you can look it up online. In addition, there are many other types of "prussik knots" you can look up that serve the same slide and grip purpose. Some may grip better than others, but i don't know the names of any off the top of my head |
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