line length foiling

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KAOS69
KAOS69
WA
1012 posts
WA, 1012 posts
24 Oct 2017 6:14pm
whats the go with line length when foiling ? do you used standard length or add very long extensions (10m) what would be the use of that expect to use a smaller kite . new to foiling so not sure
Kraut
Kraut
WA
547 posts
WA, 547 posts
24 Oct 2017 6:35pm
There are a few posts out regarding this. Longer lines cater for more power so yes, either allowing you to use a smaller (and lighter, niftier kite) or maximising the power of a larger kite. I use only 3m line extensions so use 28m lines as I prefer only a subtle change in feel and I use regular lines which are a bit thick for that purpose. I can see why some are using up to 35m lines but they then use thin racing lines.

Longer lines make your kite less responsive. Can be a good thing when foiling but be aware of this. You also need a wider beach ;-) and you have more seaweed trying to bog you down if your kite hits the water in such conditions
bigtone667
bigtone667
NSW
1559 posts
NSW, 1559 posts
24 Oct 2017 10:08pm
I normally use 20m lines ... but on the odd lighter day, I will use 30m lines for the extra travel I get in a dive when launching. Makes a huge difference for me getting my lard arse up onto the foil.

Christian suggested trying race lines, so I put 25m ozone race lines (300/200kg) onto my Cloud bar. Hot damn they make a difference, the kite flies just a little bit faster.

Long, thin lines are a winner.
KAOS69
KAOS69
WA
1012 posts
WA, 1012 posts
24 Oct 2017 7:51pm
Just out of interest what size kites are using and in what wind conditions I am 90 kilos and was out on 11 metre kite in less than 10 knots and found the kite almost too big and had to run on a lot of dpower and this was on standard line length
bigtone667
bigtone667
NSW
1559 posts
NSW, 1559 posts
25 Oct 2017 5:46am
KAOS69 said..
Just out of interest what size kites are using and in what wind conditions I am 90 kilos and was out on 11 metre kite in less than 10 knots and found the kite almost too big and had to run on a lot of dpower and this was on standard line length


Around 8-10 knots I will be flying a 13.4m kite. I have enormous and instantaneous de-power on the bar.
warwickl
warwickl
NSW
2360 posts
NSW, 2360 posts
27 Oct 2017 5:23pm
I am still at an early stage in progression however come from strapless surfboard experience.
20m lines were the only thing I would consider but now 27m lines for foiling works.
Benefits for me are:
- Smoother control
- Smaller kite to get up on board
- less chance of being over powered when up on the foil due to smaller kite
- all resulting in greater confidence
KAOS69
KAOS69
WA
1012 posts
WA, 1012 posts
30 Oct 2017 4:18pm
I really like the idea of using smaller kites for foiling I already use small kites in the waves and would really like to use the small kites in lighter wind I've just made some 29 metre lines so as soon as I get a chance I'm out there testing them thanks for your input
jamesperth
jamesperth
WA
611 posts
WA, 611 posts
12 Dec 2017 2:32pm
I happily use 36m (thin race) lines and a 5m kite. So much time to loop and play with the kite !
Plummet
Plummet
4862 posts
4862 posts
13 Dec 2017 12:18am
i'm pretty boring. stock lines 25m.

Kite sizes for foiling
6-15 knots 12m chrono
10-16 10m edge
12-20 8m catalyst
18-25 6m reo
25+ 4m uno
bigtone667
bigtone667
NSW
1559 posts
NSW, 1559 posts
13 Dec 2017 9:05am
Plummet said..
i'm pretty boring. stock lines 25m.

Kite sizes for foiling
6-15 knots 12m chrono
10-16 10m edge
12-20 8m catalyst
18-25 6m reo
25+ 4m uno


I think there is sufficient evidence that boring works pretty well for you.
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