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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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