My gear was 2nd hand and I couldnt quite remember what lines to tie to what notches
I found a link that I cant post, but heres a cut paste:
"For the purpose of this I will number the knots-
Closest to kite
Middle Knot
Farthest from kite
L = Front Lines
T= Rear Lines

Many combinations will give exactly the same results-

L1+T1, L2+T2, L3+T3

L1+T2, L2+T3

L2+T1, L3+T2 (Not that you would use these)

I would suggest the following-

L2+T2 For your standard settings on most days.
L2+T3 For winds over 22knt
L1+T3 For winds over 28knt
L2+T1 For winds under 13knt

Hope this helps in some way."

I was never going to remember Old Sons formula without visual aid so decided to draft up my own little chart for translative purposes.
The link seems to be particular to a 13m Slingshot Rev, I have a 15m Rev and am a hugeman so will use those formulas. Not sure whether they translate to other brands or what?

As Im a noob, if anyone can chime in and let me know if anything is incorrect I will amend it accordingly.
Cheers Ears ;)

Thanks for that tightlines, Im not 100% on why to shorten the middle line (frontline,cleat diggler)

, I was told so the depower to full power distance was decreased, but thought there was more to it. So effectively it actually depowers the kite more? I just keep it at full length coz Im still a body dragging noob, who cant find anything on the net anywhere on why you adjust the middle lines (frontlines cleat) length.

i would suggest for winds under 13 knot to set the lines up the same as 'semi-strong' winds, this will trim the kite better so it doesnt back stall as much when the bar is pulled in. heaps of kiters ride with their kites too powered up when the winds are light and lose a lot of the power when the kite stalls.

It really makes no difference. Your trip strap (depower adjustment) makes those knots redundant.

Use the middle knots front and back.

If you are going to use different knots, make sure you know why you are making the changes. This implies understanding how a kite flies. If you don't know, start a discussion with more experienced people.

I have seen people create long stearing lines in strong winds by attaching to the furthest knot from the kite,then haul in masses of trim strap and wonder why the kite is slow and unresponsive.

Looks like you have it figuired out but just out of interest I come from a very strong sailing background and understanding kite trim has been so much easier due to understanding sail trim.
Also commented to and experienced kiter about apparent wind and how it was powering up the kite and he was like "huh?"
I guess the terms can be different but when it all comes down to it a kite and sail are both an aerofoil.

AKSonline said...

If the kite is maxxed out with bar trim and depower in strong wind, you probably shouldn't be going out on that sized kite - rig smaller!

Aww that's no fun Darren - fixed that for you...