Any questions on the lines, kites or handling, please ask.
My drums are not perfect as they do not move the line back and forth across the reel. Consequently, there is scope for the lines to pile up and collapse under pressure, which could lead to a jam. As the lines are eased out round winches, this should not happen, but could. I also had a line drop in the water while sailing and it unrolled off the drum, which is easily fixed, but is something else to watch for.
I will be fitting a fourth drum for the retrieval line this week.
Now I have learned about the drums to keep the lines proper and safe. That's great development, and I'd like to know more about it. With a properly working system like that,I'd be tempted to buy one of the kites. In fact, I have even placed a request, but got no answer yet. Unfortunately.
Can you indicate me a source of more information about the operation of kites, and specially the handling of lines?
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