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KevinDo
Joined: 02 Jul 2012 Posts: 426 Location: Cabrillo Inside
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Posted: Sun Jun 29, 2014 8:53 pm Post subject: |
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At full extension, the CHinook races look like they can go to 34.
-Kevin |
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gobigkahuna
Joined: 11 Mar 2004 Posts: 144 Location: Eastern NC
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Posted: Sun Jun 29, 2014 9:55 pm Post subject: |
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Thanks Kevin. I'm going to call Hot Sails Maui tomorrow. If their lines are really 36" I'll order a pair. Otherwise I may have to make my own. |
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capetonian
Joined: 11 Aug 2006 Posts: 1196 Location: Florida
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Posted: Mon Jun 30, 2014 3:54 am Post subject: |
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I recently switched from dakine 30 to Hot Sails 32 lines. So glad I went longer. |
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Darbonne
Joined: 27 Jan 2012 Posts: 252 Location: Farmerville, Louisiana
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Posted: Mon Jun 30, 2014 9:31 am Post subject: |
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Kona harness lines are 24-38. |
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KevinDo
Joined: 02 Jul 2012 Posts: 426 Location: Cabrillo Inside
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Posted: Mon Jun 30, 2014 1:55 pm Post subject: |
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capetonian wrote: | I recently switched from dakine 30 to Hot Sails 32 lines. So glad I went longer. |
32s for your wave gear or your slalom?? For me, 34 is the longest I usually go but thats for the really epic days ...which is rare now |
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gobigkahuna
Joined: 11 Mar 2004 Posts: 144 Location: Eastern NC
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Posted: Mon Jun 30, 2014 3:14 pm Post subject: |
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Darbonne wrote: | Kona harness lines are 24-38. |
Did a quick search and found them listed for $70... seriously? For a set of harness lines? |
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Darbonne
Joined: 27 Jan 2012 Posts: 252 Location: Farmerville, Louisiana
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Posted: Mon Jun 30, 2014 6:31 pm Post subject: |
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I didn't pay that much because I bought them used after the worlds last year. Great quality and I have yet to find anything longer. |
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gobigkahuna
Joined: 11 Mar 2004 Posts: 144 Location: Eastern NC
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Posted: Mon Jun 30, 2014 7:20 pm Post subject: |
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@Darbonne - Thanks for the tip. I looked on the Kona class website and they were listed for over $80. Wow, that's really pricey for some bits of line, webbing, and a couple of cleats. I'm gonna give the Hot Sails Maui lines a try. At $30+shipping I guess they're a bargain. |
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capetonian
Joined: 11 Aug 2006 Posts: 1196 Location: Florida
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Posted: Tue Jul 01, 2014 1:50 am Post subject: |
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KevinDo wrote: | capetonian wrote: | I recently switched from dakine 30 to Hot Sails 32 lines. So glad I went longer. |
32s for your wave gear or your slalom?? For me, 34 is the longest I usually go but thats for the really epic days ...which is rare now |
I like my slalom lines shorter - 28 feels comfortable for fast cruising. |
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outhaul
Joined: 27 Sep 2011 Posts: 254
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Posted: Tue Jul 01, 2014 6:56 am Post subject: |
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Fixed harness line measurements are madding! Seems like every brand has their own definition of length.
I measure the actual "loop" that hangs below the boom when the lines are actually attached to the boom.
For example:
My Hot Sails Maui 30" are great lines but measure a tad under 34"! Shipping from Hawaii will cost nearly as much as the lines...
Dakine mono 30" measure 32".
The only brand I've found to be right on is Ezzy.
I have 30", 32" 34" and all are spot on. Great quality too.
I have a pair of Ezzy 38" that I used a couple of times while experimenting with with a low hook seat harness that I'd sell at a nice discount, PM me if interested.
On-the-fly adjustable are a possibility too but they do swing around quite a bit, something I don't personally care for.
Of course this is not an issue if you can simply measure the lines at the shop but if ordering shipping will kill you. |
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