Running Splice Cleat

[Herman]

I don't race but I do like trimless bars for small kites. For larger kites I fancy using a running splice instead of a cleat. I realise it is a releasable ratchet and would have to be fiddled out; I can live with that. What I would like to know is how easily it straps in when riding fully powered. Anybody using this system?

[tomtom]

Please send picture or photo - what exactly you mean - words are not very good to describe knots and lines. Try to describe how to tie shoe laces .

[Herman]

tomtom I think anybody using this system will know what I mean. It probably won't be suitable for the majority but as you are interested give me a few mins to make a mock up and I will post a photo.

[Herman]

Here is what I call a running splice:

[tomtom]

Im using exactly same system -so i think i know what you mean - with small modification to be really on-fly adjustable. As pictured - it is possible to depower but imposible to power-up again /without unload lines/. Depower is easy if ring which work as pulley is thick enough - im mean wire diameter. It has do be in proportion to line diameter - at least as thick as line so 5mm line 5mm wire. Otherwise it wont work. I make some pictures. Also you need more line on end and form some handle.

[tomtom]

Also my system is so simple, clean and reliable that it will suit majority. Infact is it so simple that it look almost impossible than no one invented it yet.

[nixmatters]

Don't you need an extra strap sewn or spliced&sewn above the running splice, so when you pull it you release the tension in the running splice and inner rope runs up and you power up?

[Herman]

Thanks tomtom it does make you feel Duh! Why did I buy those cleats.
Nixmatters, yes it is a ratchet and it will only release if you depower the lines, I can live with that for my purposes. It may well be possible to rig a release system but I prefer to keep it simple.

[tomtom]

So here it goes to free to public domain - you are welcome! Demo is under load. On water with kite it works even better.

[Herman]

Nice refinements tomtom!!!!