The cord goes to a loop that goes around my wrist.
Harness & attachments
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A small 'd' shackle between the 'snap shackle' and the harness. The 'snap shackle' has a swivel built into it. There is a cord from the release ring of the 'snap shackle' to my wrist. |
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There is a pulley on the link line between the handles. The ring at the end of this pulley fits onto the 'snap shackle'. In emergency I move my arm away from my body, this pulls the cord which releases the 'snap shackle' which releases the pulley and the kite is no longer connected to me! |
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This shows the hook on the spreader bar with the small 'D'
shackle being used to attach the swivel snap shackle to this hook.
The cord goes to a loop that goes around my wrist. |
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The line between the handles is nearly nine inches long, and can be swapped between handles by untying the clove hitch knot on each handle. |
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The metal loop in the end of the pulley must be large enough for the end of the swivel snap shackle to come out of easily! |