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HELP !!! PLEASE !!!

cheezycheese - 28-2-2011 at 01:52 PM

i have two separate 2-line sets that are spaghetti. i have tried to untangle them, but dont have the patience or dexterity... if anyone is willing to take on the task, i will gladly pay you. i dont want to trash 'em as they are in good condition...

DAKITEZ - 28-2-2011 at 01:59 PM

:lol: that is one of the funniest posts I have seen in awhile

just set them by the couch and you will eventually get it undone as your watching tv ... or if you are like ripsession set them next to the toilet :moon:

rocfighter - 28-2-2011 at 02:20 PM

Cheesy we missed you up at Kite storm. I agree with Dakitez Sit down put in the origanal karatee kid and MR Miagie will help you.

AD72 - 28-2-2011 at 02:27 PM

Look for loops and untangle them first. It is faster than working from the ends. Been there....plenty of times.

action jackson - 28-2-2011 at 02:34 PM

Just work on one line at a time!......aj

indigo_wolf - 28-2-2011 at 02:42 PM

I usally just stake out 3 points and work the 4th one back through the rats nest. If I am working indoors, I take up the individual lines on seperate Innova mini-winders.

Very careful use of pick tools (so as not to damage the weave/braid of the lines)



from your local Lowes/Home Depot or

burnishing tools



from the local crafts store might make it less painful.

Some of the worst lineset tangles have beenn:

If you really get fed up with them or fear the need for constabulary intervention, feel free to ship them over.

ATB,
Sam

tdmc96 - 28-2-2011 at 02:55 PM

Sorry Cheezy but I just had to post this quote.

"If tangled lines are an irritating frustration, you won't understand, but if you find untangling relaxing and theraputic, you might find Aoxomoxoa"

I suggest what Dino said or bring them to NABX and I will do them for you...lol:yes:

Cheers
Ken (K3)

cheezycheese - 28-2-2011 at 02:56 PM

i have given up!! i have worked on each set at various times, but honestly don't have any patience. you can see them in this thread...
http://www.powerkiteforum.com/viewthread.php?tid=10806&p...

as a result i haven't flown either kite in a year...:flaming:

Todd - 28-2-2011 at 03:15 PM

Hey Marc, bring them to WBB and we'll make short work of it in the ECKS Headquarters! It'll be a hoot watching you get all strung up of some tangles :smilegrin:

shehatesmyhobbies - 28-2-2011 at 04:40 PM

:lol::lol: Better yet Marc, bring them to WW and I have a slightly used line set, for you, and then we can light them bad boys on FIRE!:flaming:

flyguy0101 - 28-2-2011 at 05:25 PM

Marc- Bring them this weekend and i will help you untangle when we take a break
scott

doublespeed360 - 28-2-2011 at 05:51 PM

i like rich's idea,got a big laugh out of that

Seanny - 28-2-2011 at 06:03 PM

Send 'em here Cheezy :) It's about time I paid you back. If you cover shipping I'll untangle them for free. :thumbup:

Houston AirHead - 28-2-2011 at 06:09 PM

ok, i was going to say send it here cheese, but some one already got it.

mdntdncr - 28-2-2011 at 07:20 PM

same here . . . i don't mind untangling them . . nice challenge

Jaymz - 28-2-2011 at 08:39 PM

Quote:
Originally posted by shehatesmyhobbies
:lol::lol: Better yet Marc, bring them to WW and I have a slightly used line set, for you, and then we can light them bad boys on FIRE!:flaming:


Nothing better then 5 guys sitting around the lineset toasting marshmellows. :moon:

WIllardTheGrey - 1-3-2011 at 12:27 PM

I'll be happy to give it a go when everyone else gives up.:duh:

BTW I really do find untangling relaxing and therapeutic.:thumbup:

cheezycheese - 1-3-2011 at 12:39 PM

I must say thank you to everyone for the overwhelming support. In addition to those that have posted, I a have received several u2u's as well. Overwhelmed, but not suprised... This is the PKF !!!
So I guess I will send one set out west for some therapy and the other will probably be an offering to the wind gods at WW This spring....