RECON GENERATION 2
RELAUNCHING WITH THE RECON SYSTEM
RELAUNCHING WITH THE RECON SYSTEM
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The same features that de-power the kite also assist in quicker re-
launching. The Recon's two key components are tightly integrated
into the construction of the kite as well as the control system to
reduce the added lines and tethers normally associated with
conventional leashes or reverse launch systems. There is no 5th
line, external wrist or harness leash, or a complex bridling system.
When the kite is leading edge down on the water, it can be rolled
into a side launch position by following these steps:
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Attached to each of your back (steering) leader lines you will
find Re-launch Assistance Ball Grips that will assist you in
re-launching your kite.
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Reach up on one of the back leader lines and pull the ball
and leader line toward your body. Pull sharply to disengage the Recon Bullet from the Recon Tension Fitting (RTF). Maintain
constant tension on this leader line. NOTE: Make sure not to wrap the leader line around your hand or to allow your body to get
entangled in it. (Fig.1)
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Once the bullet is disengaged, the trailing edge of the kite will then contract, and the kite will soon roll onto its side. (Fig.2,3,4)
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Once on its side, the kite will begin to move toward the edge of the wind window. You may have to finesse the kite to the edge of
the window; to do this, continue to hold onto the same leader line until the kite wants to re-launch. (Fig.5)
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When the kite is ready to re-launch, release the leader line, slowly steer the kite up into the sky, and level out your bar.
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Once you begin riding again, tension on your flying lines will reset the Recon Bullet into place in the RTF on the wingtip of the
kite.
