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Anthony
Since 07 Oct 2008
362 Posts
Salem
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 Sun Jan 05, 14 6:46 pm When to replace pigtails |
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In La Ventana, I talked to several kiters if they ever replaced there pigtails? All stated no. The kite only has about 15 sessions on it. The pigtail outer sleeve is good condition, it is the inner core that is sticking out. I typically used my own kiting rule if in doubt replace. What would you do after looking at the pic?
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Anthony
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Freeride Kiter
Since 08 Jul 2011
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El Sargento, B.C.S. Mexico
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| Sun Jan 05, 14 7:52 pm |
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Replace it - its cheap and easy. Much better than regretting it if it fails.
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Occupied Columbia
Since 12 Nov 2011
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Columbia City
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| Sun Jan 05, 14 7:52 pm Re: When to replace pigtails |
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| Anthony wrote: | In La Ventana, I talked to several kiters if they ever replaced there pigtails? All stated no. The kite only has about 15 sessions on it. The pigtail outer sleeve is good condition, it is the inner core that is sticking out. I typically used my own kiting rule if in doubt replace. What would you do after looking at the pic?
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Anthony |
Anthony i think what your looking at there is the fluffy end of the cord where it is fed back through the center of the cord when making the loop.
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BeerKite
Since 29 Mar 2011
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| Mon Jan 06, 14 10:15 am |
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| ^ What Occupied said. That pig tail looks good to me, but as MjrKrash said, they're pretty cheap to replace. If you have any doubt it's probably worth the peace of mind to replace it.
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registered
Since 12 Jul 2005
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tsunami
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| Mon Jan 06, 14 10:47 am |
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replace it... better than insurance claim......did you really consider not to and pocketing the two dollar savings as you vacation in baja. 
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Anthony
Since 07 Oct 2008
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Salem
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| Mon Jan 06, 14 10:53 am |
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It will be replaced. Thanks!!
I discovered it about 3 days before the end of vacation in La Ventana.
Anthony
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