Untying the line from your kite (without breaking your fingernails)

[@radekgasiorek9393]

Jim I LOVE YOU! Great job, excellent and useful videos, and this one is priceless and so simple! Know that I watch YT a lot, but very rarely write comments. I had to write this to you because You and what you do deserve to be thanked. Thank You!

[@JimNicholls]

Glad to help, and thank you for your comment. Have fun!

[@mustafatopcu4336]

It is not easy to untie the knot in kites that pull very strong.This is a very helpful video. My internship is over and I'm here again

[@JimNicholls]

Good to know that you are back in action, Mustafa. I hope you will be able to fly and make videos soon.

[@danofiremano]

Flashback to 1994 on this one Jim! These are two of the tips & tricks I've been thinking about for a video, but alas, you beat me to it. Oh well, maybe I can sneak them into my video somehow too! LoL

[@JimNicholls]

They say that great minds think alike - maybe it applies to crazy ones like yours and mine too! No reason not to repeat the ideas.

[@danofiremano]

@@JimNicholls Thanks for the encouragement Jim!

[@johnnycaffeine2365]

Really appreciate the tutorial. It goes without saying every time I tie the larks head I hear your voice from the ITW video directing me through it.😃

[@JimNicholls]

Thanks, John. I hope that voice in your head is not too obtrusive. I know someone else who is haunted by a phrase I used in another video commentary, and I feel very sorry for him.

[@armandoa5468]

@@JimNicholls Jim you made an ITW video?

[@JimNicholls]

@@armandoa5468 I made all of ITW's videos, Armando. Some of them are no longer linked on their website, because so many items have disappeared from it, but they are all available on the ITW KZbin channel: There are more than 100 of them - see: kzbin.info/door/-tM3goggf6WOFTO3bZ-JgQvideos .

[@armandoa5468]

@@JimNicholls wow Jim that's awesome! I learn something new everyday with your videos.

[@JimNicholls]

@@armandoa5468 I'm happy that they are useful, Armando.

[@halaasen3416]

What a clever, simple idea! And I’ve been flying kites how long?! Thanks Jim!

[@JimNicholls]

Hi Hal, I hope all's well over there. Simple ideas are the best, I think.

[@soundseffecter9972]

Oh, wow. THANK YOU!!! How useful, it's like you read my mind.

[@JimNicholls]

Glad it was helpful!

[@deweygravesjr.122]

That was great! I'll being using this very soon. We should be paying you Jim. Thanks Jim it was great!

[@JimNicholls]

I'm glad you liked it, Dewey. I hesitated to upload the video as I didn't know if it would be useful, but I guess a few people have found it so anyway.

[@CirrusRC]

Great tip Jim. I remember you showing me in NZ when I visited. The thicker line trick is great too.

[@JimNicholls]

I didn't expect the video to be so well received, David. I just put it up because I had nothing else because of being unable to fly. Our lockdown should be easing slightly next Wednesday, so I hope to get out then if the weather cooperates.

[@jamdiversified9698]

So good! I've been struggling with untying thin lines. I will now be making this modification to everything!

[@JimNicholls]

Glad it was helpful!

[@davejentsch824]

Very helpful Jim, hope all is well with you - good flying season here on the shores of Lake Erie.

[@JimNicholls]

Thanks, Dave. Still in lockdown here, but maybe not for too much longer. I'm glad you have good flying conditions.

[@AlbertoZ70]

That's a very useful and clever solution, Jim, thanks for sharing it!

[@JimNicholls]

You are very welcome, Alberto.

[@ukewarrior]

Absolute brilliance !

[@JimNicholls]

Thanks for watching! Simple ideas are often the best.

[@jameshost6343]

Thanks for making this video. This is a really great tip!

[@JimNicholls]

Glad it was helpful!

[@Mzteresam]

Genius tip! (And so simple too.)

[@JimNicholls]

Glad you liked it, Teresa. I hope all's going well with you.

[@jamesr208]

Brilliant! Do you have a video on making bridle adjustments for misbehaving kites? I’m having a heck of a time getting my gomberg double delta conyne to straighten up and fly right

[@JimNicholls]

I haven't done one so far because there are so many different kites all with different bridles, and, more to the point, I'm no expert on such things. When I have problems with a kite, I just fiddle with the bridle until I find what seems to be the best arrangement, and then never seem to remember what I've done in order to make it useful for next time. Anyway, I'll keep it in mind for a future video. I don't have that kite, but I do have other double DCs.

[@jamesr208]

Thanks for responding Jim. I’ve learned a tremendous amount from your videos, and appreciate your efforts

[@JimNicholls]

@@jamesr208 Thank you for your comment!

[@kiteflyingdownunder....car6272]

Why didn't I think of this. I guess I was too busy trying to unpick my stubborn larks-head .

[@JimNicholls]

I really thought you knew about those ideas, Carl. If you'd asked, I'd have sold them to you earlier.

[@fotonmom]

Good one , JIm... !!

[@JimNicholls]

Thanks, Priscilla. Waiting for news of whether we might get out of lockdown soon, but the weather's packed up now anyway so either way there will be no flying for a while. I will put another video up at the weekend, however.

[@fotonmom]

@@JimNicholls Sorry to hear of the circumstances.. if it makes you feel any better. The governor of Illinois is going to mandate everyone where masks while at home. 2 years old and up. Do you think that will help? Thanks for all you do , JIm. Even if its not blue sky and clouds ..there is still much to know about kiting.

[@JimNicholls]

@@fotonmom If that rule is brought in, Priscilla, I would guess the compliance rate might be about 2 per cent.

[@roquesoprano913]

Thank you so much ⭐️

[@JimNicholls]

You are welcome!

[@Pisjaytv]

Thanks for sharing

[@JimNicholls]

Thanks for watching!

[@montvillekitecommunity1554]

So awesome

[@JimNicholls]

I hope it was useful.

[@SeanSkyhawk]

This isn't just useful for kites, this could literally be a lifesaver under the right circumstances although, I must also note that since the larkshead is basically a capsized reef knot, it should theoretically be possible to capsize the knot the other way by pulling on the strands in opposite directions.

[@JimNicholls]

Yes, there may well be different, and perhaps easier, ways of doing it. I just showed what I do (although I rarely have the need) and I'll be happy if it helps a few people or at least stimulates them into getting their own ideas.

[@vikramsinghkite4358]

Good good

[@JimNicholls]

Thank you, Vikram. Keep safe!

[@socialdining1496]

i always have a fishermans swivel in that end, so thats never a problem ;-) What do you suggest for that one? :-)

[@JimNicholls]

I have never used a swivel. I've seen a number of cases where they've given way, or the user has forgotten to clip it properly, with bad results. The larkshead knot is, for me, the best way to attach the line, but everyone should do what he or she finds best.

[@raymonddimock6838]

I had a Fisherman's Swivel break this year, combined with rule No#1 never fly a Kite over water, was able to retrieve a 50ft. Rainbow Tube Tail in about 4.5 ft. of water, consider myself lucky to have gotten it back. :^{D

[@kabody]

1stlike

[@JimNicholls]

Thank you!

[@jfkatelje]

2nd like

[@JimNicholls]

You were quick, but not quite quick enough!