353lb x 98ft Dyneema Flying Line Set vs PKS Trainer Kite Lines - 20m
Buy the PKS Trainer Kite Lines for a trainer kite or any kite that needs color-coded, sleeved loops and a 200 lb line. Buy the Dyneema set for a two-line stunt kite that needs the longer 98 ft span and higher 353 lb strength. The PKS lines are listed at $44.95 at Jupiter Watersports as of November 3; the Dyneema set is $159 at Kitty Hawk Kites as of November 3, so the PKS set costs far less.
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353lb x 98ft Dyneema Flying Line Set
Choose the Dyneema Flying Line Set if you fly a two-line stunt kite and want 353 lb line at 98 ft with a single green color.
Pros
- 353 lb test strength handles strong pull on a two-line stunt kite.
- 98 ft lines give a wide wind window for tricks and long figure eights.
- Dyneema resists stretch and stays light when wet.
- Single green color keeps the set simple to rig.
Cons
- No stated end connections, so you may need to tie or sew your own loops.
- Only one set option and one length.
- Costs $159, more than three times the PKS price.
What separates them
| 353lb x 98ft Dyneema Flying Line Set | PKS Trainer Kite Lines - 20m | |
|---|---|---|
| Line material | Dyneema | Pre-stretched Spectra |
| Test strength | 353 lb | 200 lb (300 lb for B3 sets) |
| Line length | 98 ft | 20 m (about 66 ft); 22 or 25 m and 75 or 100 ft custom |
| End connections | Not specified | Sleeved and sewn loops in color-coded sleeves |
| Set options | One stunt line set | Sets of 2 or 3 lines |
| Line color | Green | Blue |
| Price | $159 at Kitty Hawk Kites as of November 3 | $44.95 at Jupiter Watersports as of November 3 |
Price history
- 353lb x 98ft Dyneema Flying Line Set: lowest $45.99 on Nov 2 at Kitty Hawk Kites.
- PKS Trainer Kite Lines - 20m: lowest $34.95 on Nov 2 at Jupiter Watersports.
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353lb x 98ft Dyneema Flying Line Set
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Specs compared
| Spec | 353lb x 98ft Dyneema Flying Line Set | PKS Trainer Kite Lines - 20m |
|---|---|---|
| Line material | Dyneema | Pre-stretched Spectra |
| Line color | Green | Blue |
| Set contents | One (1) stunt line set | — |
| Type | — | Line |
| Line length | — | 20 meters |
| Test strength | — | 200 lbs. |
| End connections | — | Sleeved and sewn loops on both ends in color-co… |
| Set options | — | sets of 2 or 3 lines |
| Custom lengths | — | 22 or 25 meters, 75 or 100 feet |
Questions and answers
- Which is better for a Slingshot trainer kite?
- The PKS lines. They are sold as original replacement lines for the Slingshot B2 and B3, with 200 lb line for the B2 and 300 lb for the B3, and come with sleeved loops that match the kite's attachments.
- Which line set is stronger?
- The Dyneema set at 353 lb. The PKS standard set is 200 lb, and its B3 sets are 300 lb, so the Dyneema line has the highest test strength of the two.
- Is the Dyneema set worth the extra money?
- Only if you need 98 ft lines and 353 lb strength for a two-line stunt kite. At $159 versus $44.95, the PKS set is the better value for trainer kite replacement.
- Which lasts longer?
- Both use low-stretch polyethylene lines, Dyneema and Spectra, that hold up well. The PKS sleeved and sewn loops protect the ends from wear, while the Dyneema set's longer, stronger line takes more load per flight.
- Can I use the PKS lines on a stunt kite?
- PKS says the lines can be used on other models or stunt kites. Check that 200 lb and 20 m suit your kite, since a large stunt kite may want the 353 lb and 98 ft of the Dyneema set.
- Do the lines come with handles or a kite?
- No. Both are line sets only. The Dyneema set is one stunt line set, and the PKS set is 2 or 3 lines depending on the option you pick.
