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Below are the most common knots used to attach flying line to your kite bridle, an O ring or swivel with a larks head knot. How to attach line to a swivel with a clinch knot. Also how to sleeve sport stunt kite flying line & attach it to your straps. And how to repair broken line with a fisherman's knot.
You can attach your line to a swivel, "O" ring, or connecting knot on your bridle with a larks head knot. Larks Head Knot O ring connection. Larks Head Knot Bridle connection.
	Clinch Knot You can use a Larks head or a clinch knot (above) to attach your flying line to a swivel. The clinch knot requires 5 wraps of line for a secure connection. .New Line Sleeving To Attach new sleeving to your kite flying line - 1. thread the flying line into the sleeve provided in your sleeve kit. 2. Tie a knot at the end to hold the sleeving in place. 3. Fold over an equal length of sleeved line and tie a knot.
Broken lines can be repaired, however be aware that fixed lines are reduced in strength by about 50% so be cautious when flying in strong winds. To join a broken line do so by using a fisherman's knot.