Lines extensions,,, How ???

[knotmyfault]

Can i use this kind of knot to make extensions ???

[Bushflyr]

Sure, if you want to cut your line strength in half.

[corbett]

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[Bushflyr]

It does. An overhand knot still cuts the line strength significantly. Sleeving, since it isn't actually attached to the line, adds nothing to the strength. It only increases the bend diameter by a few percent. So, smartass, why don't you do the tests and see just how much difference the sleeving makes in breaking strength.

Also, FWIW, breaking strength aside I would NEVER run knotted flying lines. I kite in the surf and often have many twists in my lines, the opportunity to have a line hang up on a knot and send the kite into a death loop is just too high. I had it happen back in the day when we were experimenting with Q-Power line and never again.

[corbett]

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[mr_daruman]

Switch your lines. Super easy to extend and fit with any bars.

http://switchkites.com/parts/controller ... lines.html

[JaZone]

I would use splicing , or make eyelets and join with larks head.

[youtube]http://youtu.be/OJrUhWzgayY[/youtube]

[JaZone]

http://windstarkites.com/FlyLine-No_Knot_Splicing.htm

[Bille]

Lots of people use line extensions , for an inexpensive way to get a wider
variety of wind ranges ; and i think it's Great !!
but
the damn things always tangled up on me at the knots , if the kite gets dropped
in the water; that is why i just made different length lines, from Q-power , with no
knots in the middle.
I use 23M, 27M and 32M lines on (3) different bars ; and the wind-range for any
specific kite , is definitely increased.

Bille

[foilholio]

If they connect with splices nothing to tangle.