Why are some beginner stunt kites packaged with Dacron or polyester lines, while the more advanced stunt kites include Spectra or Dyneema lines?
Dacron and polyester are “stretchier” kite lines than Spectra and Dyneema. (Dacron and polyester line are rated at about 15% stretch, whereas Spectra line is listed at 3-5% stretch, and Dyneema 4-7% stretch.) A line with more stretch means it takes longer for hand motions to be “transmitted” via the line to the kite. That’s a good thing when you’re a beginner because it slows the kite’s response. Longer flying lines, also typical with beginner kites, have the same effect. As you become more experienced, you will want the improved response that an upgrade to either Spectra or Dyneema lines will provide.
