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Choosing the Right Kite Flying Lines for Your Riding Style

Choosing the Right Kite Flying Lines for Your Riding Style When selecting kitesurfing gear for your specific riding style, don’t focus solely on the kite and board. The right flying…

Choosing the Right Kite Flying Lines for Your Riding Style

When selecting kitesurfing gear for your specific riding style, don’t focus solely on the kite and board. The right flying lines are crucial for optimal kite control, acceleration, performance and durability.

We utilize various diameters of high-quality Dyneema® flying lines from leading manufacturers. Our flying lines are hand-spliced and pre-stretched to ensure the highest quality and performance.

To help you choose the ideal set for your needs, here’s a breakdown of our line diameters and their minimum breaking strength (1 daN ≈ 1 kg). These recommendations will guide you in selecting the best lines for your kitesurfing style.

Race: 1.3mm (380daN) / 1.0mm (230daN)
– competition racing: 10-15m

Freeride: 1.5mm (400daN) / 1.3mm (380daN)
– kite foiling: 12-24m
– freeride twin tip/directional: 20-24m

Freestyle: 1.5mm (400daN) / 1.5mm (400daN)
– big air/freestyle: 20-24m
– wave: 18-22m
– schools: 10m or 20-24m