Kite/Balloon Spool & Spindle
3 Sizes of Line @ 3000'
Choose Configuration Quantity in Basket: None
Code: FE3012A
Price: $47.95
Shipping Weight: 2.70 pounds


Western Sporting's Exclusive Kite & Balloon Spindle / Spool

We have contracted the best spool available. The shaft, side plate and acorn nut are stainless steel with a nice brushed finish. The spool is a very hard black nylon and three different types of line are offered depending on budget and use.

Our spools contain 3000 foot of line. Over time pieces of line will be removed as the line near the kite or balloon wears. The extra line on our spools guarantees that there will always be plenty available. The falconer should keep in mind that the flight angle of the kite and balloon are affected to a large degree by how much weight they are carrying. The load placed on the balloon and kite should be kept to a minimum. As an example, a 5.5 x 5.5 round sphere will lift 3 pounds at sea level. Obviously, the weight a kite can carry in a stronger wind will be much greater.

1) Spool & Spindle with 3000' of 80# Dacron (actual line wt = 1.3 lbs)

2) Spool & Spindle with 3000' of 100# Dacron (actual line wt = 1.8 lbs)

3) Spool & Spindle with 3000' of 100# Spectra (actual line wt = .4 lbs)

4) Western Sporting Spool & Spindle without line

Sometimes the wind can make the line quite taught. As a precaution, we suggest the user always has a comfortable pair of work gloves handy for handling the line to prevent cuts on the hands.