How to tie down a kite the easy way (revised)
Вставка
- Опубліковано 5 вер 2024
- My 1,485th kite video. For those who found my video on reels useful, here's how I tie down my kites the simple way. This is a slightly revised version (with captions now included) of a video I made years ago, but I still use exactly the same system. Some people use more complex systems to anchor kites, but for me this works every time and has never failed. If you ever fly at the beach, see also my very old video on using sand anchors: • Using sand anchors wit... . I use sand anchors rarely these days because of trouble with dogs peeing on them - dog owners here tend to be quite irresponsible..
I don't know who drew the clever cartoon at the end of this video, so could not ask permission to use it. I hope, as a fellow kite-flier, he won't mind my including it as a reminder to take care!
Anyone wanting to check out all my "How to..." videos on various aspects of kite-flying can now find them all easily on my Playlist at / jimskitesnz
This is exactly what needs to be in those booklets that come with a new kite. I knew it couldn't be too hard and I refused to put a knot in my dacron. Thank you for sharing your wisdom.
Unfortunately, John, almost all kite companies do little to promote their products, or to help purchasers enjoy their kites when they get them. I'm glad it was useful.
Anchored my trilobite 10 in a strong wind once to a goal post but didn't notice the posts were not anchored. Note to myself to make sure my anchor is anchored to an anchored anchor.
It must have been a light goal-post, Carl! I guess it wasn't in the ground at the time?
The drawing at the end is very funny!!!
Great vid Jim.
I can't claim credit for the drawing, but I'm glad you liked the video!
Have used this tip multiple times to tether my Kites to benches when the ground is frozen, I usually pack 3 dog stakes and carry 3 - 500lb. lines to tie down to available benches etc. during the summer. Thanks again Jim for tips to make Kites flying a blast. :^{D
Flying when the ground is frozen means you are a very keen kite-flier, Raymond!
Great instructional video thanks Jim.
Thank you, Andrew - good to hear from you and I hope you're OK on the other side of the Tasman Sea.
Jim, thank you so much for this video! I learned so much useful information. I am looking forward to getting some spool reels, using an anchor line (or two) to get multiple kites up soon-whenever it’s safe to be out and about here in the southeast US. Thanks again.
You're welcome, Margaret. I try to keep my flying simple, but safe. Unnecessary complications can deter people from flying at all.
I am going to try and talk my neighbor into dropping a few t-bar fence posts in the ground. Other wise It will be hand flying for me till I get a suitable anchor.
But thanks for the advice..I will have to make a few and put them in my cart. I am sure they will come in handy. Great information , Jim..:)
Just leave the local cows alone, Priscilla! That cartoon should be a warning.
@@JimNicholls Lucky for them Mr. Trickle has them grazing down in the valley..Only the hay grows where I fly..
Nice video Jim. And so simple. Thanks Jim!
Glad you liked it, Dewey. Simple is best, I always think.
I have a sign in my woodshop..Simple works..to remind me harder doesn't make it better!
good reminder, forgot about this. thanks.
Glad it was useful, JR.
Well done Jim.
Thank you, Michael. Not designed for you and some of your monster kites, of course!
Well Jim once again thank you. I will try this today.
I use it all the time, Amy - very easy and that's what I like!
Thanks for this! It's super helpful, and I'm going to find some 500# dacron kite line ASAP, and make some large loops. My beaches don't have benches, but I try and use some of the large driftwood logs that have washed up on shore. I learned yesterday that medium size logs don't suffice when the wind picks up. (Once on a nearby beach, I was heading for a large log and it woke up.... northern elephant seal male, oops!) Your cartoon is very appropriate.
We get the occasional seal on the beach, but I've never tried using one as an anchor! I'm sure you know to melt the ends of line with a match or lighter when you cut it to avoid fraying.
can i ask a question about the other end please? when i want to flt a lifter and and an inflatable i have been told to use two lines, lifter and attatchment line. how do you tie all three points together safely, kite-lifter line-main line??
Small inflatable "line laundry" items are usually just hung on the kite line, using carabiners. Bigger items are best with their own line, (it will still be hung on the kite line with a carabiner, of course) and you can attach that to another anchor or even to the same one if the total pull isn't too great. I'll try to make a video about it when I'm allowed out again, but you might get more idea of it now if you look at some of my many videos where I'm flying line laundry items.
What if there is no sand?
Like how you have claimed that spot
thanks for the tip
You're welcome!