Power Kite Forum - Flysurfer Speed Line Connecter rivet thingy

Flysurfer Speed Line Connecter rivet thingy

Cheddarhead - 14-1-2017 at 09:57 PM

Not sure what it's called, but I managed to lose the little round metal line Connecter that connects the front line to the bridle. Anybody know where I can get replacements?

Kamikuza - 15-1-2017 at 03:11 AM

flysurfer.com :D

They're named in the manuals but I can't remember what they're called either. You don't have a spare one or two in the bag of spare parts in your kite bag?

indigo_wolf - 15-1-2017 at 05:29 AM

Mayhap Flysurfer ELCs (Easy Line Connectors) ?

Flysurfer direct order page can be found here for them:
http://shop.flysurfer.com/easy-line-connector.html

Not sure how bad the shipping cost burn is.

May want to check if the Flysurfer USA distributor (http://flysurfer-usa.com/contact-us) or one of the US Flysurfer dealers has them on hand (Chris at Hardwater Kiter or John at Powerzone Kitesports may be worth a holler).

ATB,
Sam

markite - 15-1-2017 at 07:24 AM

Quote: Originally posted by indigo_wolf

Not sure how bad the shipping cost burn is.

There is a shipping calculator on the checkout - I looked for the US and shipping on 4 connectors is 7 Euro by post.

Flyfish - 15-1-2017 at 07:34 AM

It'll be more than that. I've ordered bulk spare parts lines and the shipping estimated same but when I called them they said that it's jacked up and that's the price for shipping within the EU.

Memopad - 15-1-2017 at 07:57 AM

When I get home tonight I'll see if I have any spares. My speed 3 came with a bag of pigtails and some other bits, but I can't remember if there are any connectors in there or not.

Cheddarhead - 15-1-2017 at 11:58 AM

I have one incoming! Thanks for the help guys! :D

powerzone - 15-1-2017 at 04:44 PM

dont forget Flysurfer-USA or Powerzone Kitesports if you need misc parts .... we have a bunch of those ELC's and stuff

grigorib - 17-1-2017 at 03:09 PM

what did it cost you?

stetson05 - 17-1-2017 at 03:23 PM

My first stop for anything flysurfer in the US is Powerzone. Great Guy!

Cheddarhead - 17-1-2017 at 05:44 PM

Well, this one was free. Someone I know mailed me a spare. It would be a good idea to get a few more incase it happens again. I couldn't figure out how to untangle the right side bridle without detaching the lines. Soon as I did that then the ELC slipped out of my fingers and into the snow. Gone! Just like that.

powerzone - 21-1-2017 at 11:38 AM

here is a picture of a quick knot you can tie to last you afew sessions if you lose an ELC...

if you lose one ELC from a main line you must swap the ELC from steering line. only use the knot trick on a steering line , the main gray lines have too much force.

leave about an inch hanging out the back of the knot so it can bed-in.

Cheddarhead - 23-1-2017 at 12:32 PM

Quote: Originally posted by powerzone

here is a picture of a quick knot you can tie to last you afew sessions if you lose an ELC...

if you lose one ELC from a main line you must swap the ELC from steering line. only use the knot trick on a steering line , the main gray lines have too much force.

leave about an inch hanging out the back of the knot so it can bed-in.

Thank you for the tip! I did what I wasn't supposed to and tied the ends together just so I could fly that day. Didn't know. Wasn't the knot you have pictured but worked non the less. Note taken on front lines vs rear lines.