2011 Slingshot Key - Rigging

Jonpnw · Sun Jul 08, 12 3:12 pm **2011 Slingshot Key - Rigging**

Anyone know whats up with these? The steering lines are about 12" longer than the center lines.

These were supposed to be the perfect kites for my wife Evil or Very Mad

Pepi · Mon Jul 09, 12 11:35 am

Jon :

Could you possibly have a T3 Kitebar that you are trying to use with your Key kite?

The T3 bar was a BOW 2-to-1 pulley bar that could be converted to use as a 1-to-1 SLE bar, but needed to have some very specific line adjustments made in order for it to work (shortening of the steering lines).

Jonpnw · Mon Jul 09, 12 5:20 pm

Wow! Thanks for chiming in Pepi. That is cool.

This was a brand new complete setup. I brought it by the headquarters today and 2 very nice and professional tech support discovered that yes, in fact the 2 outside lines were longer than the center lines.

If you have recently bought a Key check your lines and get some pigtails.

I was happy the solution was found. It doesn't make up for the 2 lost sessions for my wife and my impatience with her Embarassed

[stay strong wife, the wind gods will reward you]

And it worked out ok today because I had a 5 meter kite to go ride! Woo Hoo !!!

Weaz · Since 23 May 2012 312 Posts Beaverton Obsessed

I know mine were close to the same length, we're you missing the pigtails on the center line?

Jonpnw · Tue Jul 10, 12 12:54 pm

Pigtails for the center lines solved the problem. If you buy a new SS key check your lines.

Weaz · Since 23 May 2012 312 Posts Beaverton Obsessed

Also I tried a couple different kites, and for me it seemed that my 10m key was under powered and didn't turn quite as fast. The way I usually have the kite setup is middle knot on the steering lines and the knot closest to the bar on the front lines. Anyone fly keys that have advice on the knots? Or is it only I'd you need it depowered or powered up more where you attach to the pig tails?

Jonpnw · Wed Jul 11, 12 6:39 am

If you call the SS hotline. I believe it is Alex. He has the knots all figured out.

lykaneagle · Since 14 Apr 2011 69 Posts Oregon City

slingshot told me to rig up center knot on front lines and first knot (closest to bar) on steering lines