Fixed Bridle Kite Line Loops

I had quite a few lines snap at the knots, then realised the knots make the lines weaker, up to 50% weaker. I didn't want to pay the expense of having the lines sleeved, and stiched.....then my friend Ruud from xxtreme contacted me with this method of getting a loop at the end of your line.....so in conjuction with the guys at Xxtreme, who have been testing this kite line loop for over two years, here is how to make the loop

[newtonrobinson]

This is amazing. I have watched many videos on creating a fixed Brummells, all the videos show running the whole length of the line through the first hole. With this method, I just put an eye splice at the end of a spool with out unspooling it. I'm not a kiter, but a hammock camper. This will be used as a ridge line for a tarp or hammock. Also tie-outs for the tarp. Thank you very much, this makes it much easier!

[felixalberto]

Good idea, saw a video on how to splice a cut line. It's basically the same method, but great idea putting it together. It's really simple. There is a tool for splicing lines that should work for this as well.

[zackmack]

Thanks for the video. I really struggled at first and experiemented with many different homemade Fids and different gauge guitar wire. In the end a 22 guage string offered the best balance between rigidity and thinness to slide up the line.

I've now tried on Cabrinha, Naish, Liquid Force and even 0.9mm Ozone race lines. All easy to do once you get the hang of it.

Im also making my own adjustable and universal line connectors out of 3mm dyneema but these need a 20cm bury so I think Im going to have to stitch them and gonfor a shorter bury / tail.

Cheers

[necscirefasestomnia]

Great idea - love it! Thanks for the vid Pops, I'll be adjusting ALL my lines very soon!

[Chrsz]

Most epic knotting ever. Works like a charm! Thanks a lot!

[DaveSands]

Used this a while back, but I found the tails came out when the line ends flap in the wind. Admittedly this was in extreme wind. The main issue is that this is not a proper Brummel splice: the loop is not locked in both directions. It is probably reasonably safe since the look can only get smaller, but it is missing the second step: passing the short end of the line through the line to completely lock the loop before burying the line.

[SaulOhio]

Thanks for the video. I just made a set of extensions for my biggest kite, for light winds.

[mmmbarrette]

Can't not be much clear! Nice job!  

[quedecree]

Thanks Carlos.  couldn't make it work on my HQ Apex lines - you'd laugh if you saw the mess I made of that!  I might need more of a hollow braid methinks....
 PS:  if you don't have any welding rods, Mattress repair needles or Sculpting needles make good splicing tools.

[ojyk]

I think the brummel splice should be used instead of this one for kite surfing. The problem with this splice is that if the tail becomes slack it will slide and the loop will shrink. The sliding could cause friction resulting in failure of the splice itself or the line it is hitched onto. I know you say you have good experience with this splice, but the brummel is only slightly more difficult to splice and is impossible to slide and is therefore theoretically much safer.

[portfrankscharters]

can you please specify the type and size of line you are using. I have come across some lines which I cannot bury the tail as the weave is either too tight or there are blockages. I am trying to find a supplier to buy a couple of rolls from but so far each sample I have received has not worked

[andreass]

I just made a few splices yesterday for my new lines. looks really nice and tight, but does it really hold just like that, without any sewing?

[MooCowBlueKites]

Any tricks to get the tail back down the main line? I am having a dickens of time on a 500lb dacron line to get it to slide back down the inside. I am having to work the heck out of it and all the friction is causing the line to fray. I didn't have this issue on the smaller line but it was all lightly waxed. I am doing this on my single kite lines now.

[normking]

I have successfully done this several times, but now I am having problems getting the doubled over line inside the 12cm section. this is killing my fingers to pull through. Any suggestions please.

[auklin]

9 years later I doubt you read the comments, but where do you get your lines from?

[kwackers]

trust you to use a welding rod :) great vid mate. James.

[georgepurdy]

I learned rope splicing as a child but I am having a problem with attempting to splice an upper cascade line off my old Buzz Paraglider (1st of the line) and that 2.5 mm braid is hard stuff just to try to get to bulb. Been working on if (yes I broke down and bough a replacement and using the old for learning small cord but I really don't want to have to use the sewing machine and sew a new loop the next time I need a repair. Can't carry them in the field or in the pocket either.

Is there a "secret" trick to working with the smaller lines? Believe me, I have watched a few of these training vids (thank you!!) and after a "few" years playing with ropes and lines I feel the monkeys in the monkey house can do a better job than I am doing!
Yes I do own a kite too all you pilots!

Another question: Does age make a difference in getting them to separate into a bulb? These lines are getting old! Guess I better look at a new wing maybe?

[PapaBravo]

Good job nice video. Just need to get me some dyneema

[MooCowBlueKites]

Will this method work on 50ld braided dyneema line or would I be better off just sleeping the line?

[FRATELLIG]

best ideas are always the simplest ! XLNT