Date:	Sun, 15 May 1994 10:13:05 -1000
From:	andrew@tug.com (Andrew Beattie)
Message-Id: <Cpv1Hu.HBK@tug.com>
Organization: /usr/lib/news/organisation
Subject: Re: kite lines (also Lynn phone numbers)

tom.hail@compart.fi (Tom Hail) writes:
>Warning, newbie question coming. Those with no patience skip to next 
>message.
Ok, Ok.  I was a bit hard on the guy who asked about the FAQ.  I did
say sorry to him later.  I'm a nice guy realy - I just fly off the
handle occasionally.

>Can any type of fishing line be used for serious stuntkites? i.e., mono 
>filament kevlar based 5tretch fishing line. Just wondering.
>Why or why not?  Thanks.

Why:
	Low stretch gives good feel
	Cheap
Why not:
	It will cut down anything else in the sky.  Ok if you fly
	   on your own, but regarded as *VERY* antisocial if you
	   fly with others (particularly since they will be flying
	   mush more expensive Spectra, which you will slice through
	   like butter)
	Accidents - people do get caught on lines occasionaly - Kevlar's
	   cutting power has been likened to glass impregnated line
	Twist performance - The abrasive feel means that you can put much
	   less twist in the line before it locks up.
	UV - Kevlar degrades in sunlight.

PS:  Someone just left a message on my answering machine, asking for Peter
Lynn's number, but didn't leave his name, so:

Peter Lynn (NZ) (fax)				+64 3 308 1905
Peter Lynn (NZ) (voice)				+64 3 308 4538
Peter Lynn International (Holland) (fax)	+31 70 347 34 85
Peter Lynn International (Holland) (voice)	+31 70 382 04 23

Andrew
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