It is a durable, easy to tie line with a moderate amount of stretch. The stretch helps to prevent line breakage caused by sudden gusts. It also slows down stunt kites for easier learning. Our Ashaway Dacron line is a braided line made specifically for kite flying. Braided line lasts longer and resists tangling and kinking better than twisted line.
Spectra line is a high strength, low stretch line used only with stunt kites.
The low stretch makes stunt kites more responsive. Spectra has a slippery, smoother feel when your lines are wrapped around each other. Spectra has a low melting point and breaks if other types of line cross it. The Little Bear and the XFS Delta are used extensively for training falcons because of their high angle of flight and extreme stability. We recommend parafoils for use in sea kayaking, specifically the Parafoil 7.5 for single seaters and the Parafoil 15 for two-seaters.