Date: Mon, 26 Apr 93 07:16:00 -0800
From: allen.edwards@spacebbs.com (Allen Edwards)
Message-Id: <6.1578.1615.0NAE1730@spacebbs.com>
Organization: Space BBS - 15 nodes - v.32bis - (415-323-4193)
Sender: kites-request@das.harvard.edu
Subject: BROKEN LINE

Well, I now know that it is bad to have two kites wrap when one has
Dacron and one Spectra line.  The Dacron burned throught the Spectra and
now I have two pieces of line where I want one.  My question, I saw a
posting about splicing but wouldn't you know it I erased my copy just
before going out and cutting the line (actually, my son burned through
my wifes line).  I tried to splice the line (135# test) and counld't get
a sewing needle (modified to form a hook by cutting out some of the eye)
to go into the core.  I ended up tying the fisherman's knot.  My
question, could someone help me and either address this specific issue
or send me a copy of the recient positin on splicing? Where do you get
the special tool referenced in the posting on splicing?  Is there a
better knot than a fisherman's knot?  I know at least one knot that just
slips out!  Anyway, the needle I used was not too larte so it is hard
for me to believe that I could ever splice this line.  The needle
diameter was slightly less than the wire used to make ordinary paper
clips.

Thanks in advance,

Allen