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Originally Posted by MITCHELL
Anybody know how much weight the Kite can support, fishing for cows.
And is the Ballon for more weight connected
to the Kite.
I'm sure the wind and conditions play a big part of how much weight the Kite can support.
I'm sure most of us had kites as kids.
My only personal experience with a Kite.
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As you mentioned Mitch, wind, and conditions will play a big part. Kites are designed for different wind ratings. On a kayak, light wind kites are desired as windy days are not practical.
The standard-sized kites like SFE and Bob Lewis are designed to fly with three clips with baits on 20lb gear. On long-range trips, these same kites are typically deployed with only one larger bait on heavier gear. The kite needs to support the weight of the line the whole time, and heavier baits are frequently skipped along the surface as the kite is deployed.
In general, ballons are used when there is a lack of wind to help keep the kite in the air. However, I see no reason why a beefy ballon could not be used to increase the weight capacity of a kite in windier conditions.
The answer can vary widely on many factors, One could design a kite set up to support whatever weight they desire.