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Line tuning backstalling

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Created by gabew > 9 months ago, 14 Feb 2023
gabew
QLD, 9 posts
14 Feb 2023 1:54PM
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Hi guys,

I have a bit of an issue.. my kites fly perfect at the start of a session but after a few powered loops or little while of riding they start to backstall. Then next session same again. I have to depower at least 50% by the end.

The only issue or discrepancy is one of the front lines (flag out line) was about 1 inch longer than the other.

I have tuned the lines to be all the same length as per instructions. I have tried wetting them and it doesn't make a difference.

Could it be the depower line? Do the front lines stretch and shrink with every session?

(Also if you know of anyone that has a set of 23m ozone lines or know someone that might have a switch kites bar and lines please let me know and I'll happily buy them ? )

Cheers 0413948693

NorthernKitesAUS
QLD, 1061 posts
7 Mar 2023 4:19PM
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What kite make and model, and year? What bar and line lengths? What style? What winds?

gabew
QLD, 9 posts
10 Mar 2023 9:20PM
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Thanks for the reply!
ozone c4's (v6) 2017s and some bought in 2018 9m 10m 12m and 14m.
Bought switch kites krypto 2 2023 9m& 12m.
Ozone wakestyle bar 23m lines. 15ish kts to 35+. Always the same issue, sometimes it turns faster one way than the other.
I can unhook at the start of a session no backstall no worries. Then I'm almost fully depowered by the end of a session to keep the kite from flying backwards when unhooked..



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