BeamerBob
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Strop line attachment
There was some discussion several days ago (can't find that thread) about how to attach a strop to a handle. This is the way I came up with to attach
my strop line to a handle. My first attempts at using my climbing harness placed the pulley almost a foot from my body. A loop in the strop with its
knot down the strop line reduced my usable strop length. This attachment method may not be as secure as a loop in theory but it has never hinted at
coming undone. My strop line is somewhat stiff so I guess that makes it less likely to undo itself. Once it is snugged up, further tension just
pulls the knot in tighter.You can see it very hi-res in my pic link in the signature.
This one is snugged up tight.
This one is loose to help you see how it goes on if the tight one wasn't clear.
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Thats a pretty cool idea man. I have a question though about the strop line. How long should it be? Mine is about 20" and felt comfy once attatched to
my harness but Im just checking 
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BeamerBob
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That has to be a personal preference. You want it long enough that you don't run out of strop before you were able to turn the kite as hard as you
wanted but not so long that to turn the kite you can't reach the handle on the long side of the strop. Your rig length and arm length factor into it
as well as how much input your kite needs/can stand.
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That makes sense.
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stetson05
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A picture is worth a 1000 words!
Very helpful, thanks
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furbowski
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I remember that other thread, the picture makes it crystal clear! I'll be giving it a try, as it creates a nice long length of usable strop. I use a
climbing harness as well and it is difficult to minimize the length of the rig, hard to get it down to less than 6" from my belly under load.
fixed bridles, flying static, been two years now... ??? folks must be wondering....
sting 1.7, dp power 2.5, crossfire 3.2, ace 5, blade iv 6.5, ace 8, ace 12...
also a couple of arcs, 12 syn and 12 phanny, but i\'m not yet up to speed on them.
(13.11.09)
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revpaul
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quick release swivel
i'm looking forward to using strop/harness. you guys use some kind of quick release swivel too, right?
can you please post a pic or two of how it all looks together
thanks
Pual
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| Quote: | Originally posted by revpaul
i'm looking forward to using strop/harness. you guys use some kind of quick release swivel too, right?
can you please post a pic or two of how it all looks together
thanks
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There you go pual.
http://www.powerkiteforum.com/viewthread.php?tid=6859
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revpaul
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awesome, thanks
Paul
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acampbell
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Very elegant Bobby- essentially a larkshead without the loop. Nice.
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BeamerBob
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Wow, the teacher says the student's work is elegant! What a compliment. Thanks. This is just that mother of invention thing working.
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