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Getting knots out of lines?

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Created by Chris_M > 9 months ago, 8 Sep 2009
Chris_M
2132 posts
8 Sep 2009 6:31PM
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Hey folks, just got a second hand kite delivered. Having a tough time getting a tight knot out of one of the lines. Any handy tips? Ive tried soaking it in hot water and getting a pin in there but she wont budge.

Chur

Chris_M
2132 posts
8 Sep 2009 6:37PM
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PS did try searching the topic but had no luck

Chris_M
2132 posts
8 Sep 2009 6:48PM
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Yeah so searched a little "harder" and found that if you hit it with a hammer after soaking it it works a treat. It does. Problem solved. Thanks for the help Chris you kook! Wish I could red thumb myself

lotofwind
NSW, 6451 posts
8 Sep 2009 8:57PM
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here,let me help with the reds

sci
WA, 762 posts
8 Sep 2009 7:17PM
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I usually chew it with my molars - for some reason the combo of saliva and time seems to loosen the worst of knots.

Beersy
TAS, 753 posts
8 Sep 2009 9:19PM
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Yeah i've done it by chewing a few times too. Seems to work, also try hammering the knots when their wet. That loosens them a bit.

Kitehard
WA, 2782 posts
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8 Sep 2009 7:30PM
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Hi guys,

When hammering knots, make sure you use a smooth faced ball pein hammer and tap lightly against another smooth surface with lots of saliva on it.

Or you could just use your Molars as Sci suggests. I use my teeth and chew for about 2 minutes with lots of saliva, then just work the knot with my finger nails. Easy!

Haven't found a knot that has gotten the better of me yet!

KH

Slack
WA, 685 posts
8 Sep 2009 8:11PM
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If you really can't get it loose cut either side of it and tie the loose ends together.

karrot goose
NT, 30 posts
8 Sep 2009 10:15PM
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Slack said...

If you really can't get it loose cut either side of it and tie the loose ends together.


wouldnt that defeat the purpose of getting the knot out in the first place

koma
VIC, 760 posts
9 Sep 2009 1:28PM
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I always find that beer seems to magically get knots out of lines.
I sit down with a beer or two, have a drink then chew the line between my molars and it loosens right up in no time.

Tribal Elder
WA, 85 posts
9 Sep 2009 1:13PM
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Excellent suggestion, Slack!!

Your technique would work even if you didn't have any knots in the line.

Capt Loopy
NSW, 276 posts
9 Sep 2009 11:49PM
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Give it to your misses.For some reason thay love that ****.



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