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Who makes the best lines?

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Created by gruezi > 9 months ago, 3 Nov 2008
gruezi
WA, 3464 posts
3 Nov 2008 12:03AM
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Cab lines are good, SS ok, Flexi. crap..............help!

3 Nov 2008 12:14PM
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Are you asking about Flying Lines?

Ozone, or Q Power.

Cya and

Goodwinds

Steve

gruezi
WA, 3464 posts
3 Nov 2008 11:08AM
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Thanks Steve. Yes, I'm looking to replace the flying lines on my Flexi Ion2, 10.50m.

I only need the 25m lines as I never ride 20m.

I find the Flexi flying lines just crap....too thin and this slows me down when setting up. I find the thickness of both Cab and SS lines easier to use.

I could not find the Q-Power lines on your site (or does Ozone use Q-Power?)....which set of 4 25m lines do you recommend me to use?...let me know and I buy.

Thanks

Nick

kusu
QLD, 485 posts
3 Nov 2008 1:57PM
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gruezi send me your email and info as I have the QPOWER PRO in stock.
Any interested retailers should also contact me for pricing and availabilty.

They are very good - next to zero stretch, customisable lengths, colour coded and very inexpensive.

regards
Kurt

gruezi
WA, 3464 posts
6 Nov 2008 10:08AM
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Got my new lines within 48 hours of ordering online at Kitepower. Professional and great service. Now, let us hope that these Ozone lines give me some joy too.

ispi
NSW, 59 posts
6 Nov 2008 1:12PM
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I've been using the Q Power Pro lines for about 3 months now and find they leave everything else for dead.

Upsides:
*They have zero stretch or elasticity compared to other lines
*They now come in Blue, Red, and white for color coding
*They can be set up to any length
*Their tested breaking strain is WAY bigger than anything else on the market.
*The new pro lines are really easy to wind off the bar compared to normal lines.
*They virtually do not wear and probably hold their strength 10 times longer.

Downside:
*You have to make the line lengths up yourself. It's really easy though because all you do is tie a larks head in the end.



The old q lines were great but they tended to kink which made them really annoying when running your lines out. The new pro lines are actually kink free and easier than standard lines to run out.

The lack of give in the lines I've found tends give me a really direct responsive feel on the kite. It's also nice not having to replace them every season.

The other lines I'm comparing to that I've used in the past are Ozone, Cab, Best and North. Out of these normal lines, I always liked the Ozones the most. The Best lines (havent tried the 09's) in my opinion are absolute rubbish.(Although they do make nice kites).

Hope this helps,

IAN

7 Nov 2008 9:57AM
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ispi said...

I've been using the Q Power Pro lines for about 3 months now and find they leave everything else for dead.

Upsides:
*They have zero stretch or elasticity compared to other lines
*They now come in Blue, Red, and white for color coding
*They can be set up to any length
*Their tested breaking strain is WAY bigger than anything else on the market.


Ozone lines are 360dan, which is equal to approx 750lbs!!
Breaking strain is not reduced by knots to form the loops, the ozone lines are sleeved and sewn with kook proof ends built in.

Q-Pro has the highest tensile strength (lowest stretch) for sure, but Ozone are right up there too.

Cya and

Goodwinds

Steve



richswing
WA, 724 posts
7 Nov 2008 3:08PM
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Hey Kusu,

Can you tell me the cost per metre, I have a old bar with a 5th line, front lines are are single then fork out into two.

I am looking at 20m backlines and have to calculate the front lines minus the bottom of the Y.(the length of the forked part I need)

Cheers
Rich

kusu
QLD, 485 posts
7 Nov 2008 6:15PM
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Richswing
send a pm with your details.
I just gave away a free set and will do the same for you

Happy Christmas!



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