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"Better to know a knot and not need it than to need a knot and not know it"

Topic
Knots in Kite System Lines

  • Uses of knots in kite systems; purposes of knots
    • Stop knots
    • Limiting-position knots
    • Wing-framing knots
    • Trigger knots
    • Climb-line knots
    • Netting knots
    • Bridling knots

  • How to tie knots
  • Hot to set knots
  • Hot to permanently set knots
  • How to inspect damages done by knots
  • Safety as regards line knots
  • Effects of a knot in a tensed line
  • Alternatives to knots
  • Incidents involving knots
  • Specific line-material knot guides and cautions
    • Ageing
    • Creep
    • Fatigue
    • Dirt
    • Moisture
    • Rot
    • Stress in knot

  • ? ... ?    general link for kiting knots
  • chafing solutions
  • knot for the task?
  • choice of line for application?
  • cleaning
  • Line Encyclopedia
  • Cousin discussion topic: Knots in Kite System Tails
  • animatedknots.com/
  • Rope Care  
  • Supercoiling
  • Coiling

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Jan. 18, 2020,  posted by Joe Faust
Paracord Knots