Hi guys and gals
I’m looking for feedback on how long those with a Dynabar rope slider have got from the rope.

Me – after 6 sessions (roughly 12hrs) it has stretched to the picture below. I’m under 90kg and I’m never flying the biggest kite, if anything I’m under-powered for my weight.

I’ve read the thread over in the beginners section that has a good picture of a guy in the surf and his setup looks like it was when new. Not really impressed with the Aus shop where I purchased this rather expensive spreader bar either. Sent a query and got a response – not seen that before – just tie a new knot. WTF!! At this rate I will need to tie a new knot every 4 or so flying hours and I expect it will break very soon (while I’m deep water of course).

My experience with double braid and spectra on yachts tells me that this rope is crap – quality 5mm Spectra has a breaking limit of 980kg and doesn't stretch far before it goes.