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Knots for kite flying

The five knots illustrated below are some of the most useful ones for kiteflying.

Use an Overhand Knot to create a loop at the end of your stunt kite flying lines:

Use a Lark's Head Bridle Knot to attach your flying lines to the bridle of your stunt kite:

If you purchased bulk Dacron line, transfer it to your reel and use the Slip Knot to attach it to your reel:

Slip Knot: Tighten second overhand knot up against first one.


If you have a swivel, tie your line to it using a Clinch Knot:

Clinch Knot: Use 5 wraps and this knot will have 90% of the strength of your line.


If you don't have a swivel, tie the line to your kite with the Bowline Knot:

Bowline Knot: It won't come untied under tension and has 85% of the strength of your line.


For more knots and knot tying instructions check out these links:
The British Scout Group of East Sussex, UK has a site with 15 animated knots that tie themselves before your very eyes: http://www.42brghtn.mistral.co.uk/knots/42ktmenu.html
The Knot Knowledge link provides illustrations and detailed written descriptions for 23 knots: http://www.iland.net/~jbritton/


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