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Tuning kite lines - Airush

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Created by JimJones > 9 months ago, 29 Sep 2012
JimJones
QLD, 237 posts
29 Sep 2012 7:44PM
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When adjusting my Airush Lithium bar and lines (2011), I attach the outer and inner lines to a fixed point, then should they all be the same length, or should the centre lines be slightly shorter?

The Cabrinha advice (also have a 2011 SB) I've read has "all lines the same length" as advice. But is this true for my Lithium? Currently my outer lines are slightly longer.

Anyone point me to the right advice here?

JayP
QLD, 249 posts
29 Sep 2012 8:08PM
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airush lines should all be the same length.

eppo
WA, 9793 posts
29 Sep 2012 6:23PM
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As most four line kites same length. The bigger size lithiums I have heard though create a knot on the back line pigtails further away from the kite to let it breathe a little.

RPM
WA, 1549 posts
29 Sep 2012 7:09PM
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airborne in osborne park.. speak to Damo

Airborne
WA, 224 posts
2 Oct 2012 12:50PM
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JimJones said...

When adjusting my Airush Lithium bar and lines (2011), I attach the outer and inner lines to a fixed point, then should they all be the same length, or should the centre lines be slightly shorter?

The Cabrinha advice (also have a 2011 SB) I've read has "all lines the same length" as advice. But is this true for my Lithium? Currently my outer lines are slightly longer.

Anyone point me to the right advice here?



Hi Jim,

All Airush kites as far back as i can remember have the bar set up so all the lines should be the same length when the bar is set at full power (bar pulled all the way down and trim strap all the way out)

If your center lines are a bit shorter you can either lengthen them (have a look under the neoprene sleeve just above the trim strap) or shorten your back lines (have a look under the bar floats) or bring it into the shop and I'll check it for you if you would prefer.

Damo



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