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WIND RANGE
The wind ranges are expressed in knots and the sizes in actual square meters.
This wind range is given to you as an indication for a rider weighting 75 kilos. Wind range varies
according to each rider. It depends on:
The rider’s level: the more you progress the more you will be able to use the kite in the upper
wind range.
The rider’s weight: the bigger you are the more you will be able to use the kite in the upper
wind range.
The board’s volume: the more volume your board has the more you will be able to use the
kite in the lower wind range.
You also must choose your kite according to: the aerological situation (the airflow quality), the
weather conditions (wind direction, speed, forecast), and the overall quality of the spot and the level
of safety it offers.
When you get to the spot, measure up the wind speed. Take your time to figure out the conditions,
don’t make any mistake, one minute is not enough, you need to check that the wind is steady and
free of gusts. Check out the other kites, their sizes, that will give you some indications on the condi-
tions. If you hesitate between two kite sizes always take the smaller one, you will have more fun
riding underpowered rather than overpowered.
If you cannot walk backward alone with the kite in the air, that means that you are
overpowered. Land your kite.
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Bft Km/h Knots Description
0 <1 <1 Calm, smoke raises vertically.
1 1-5 1-3 Light air.
2 6-11 4-6 Gentle breeze.
3 12-19 7-10 Flags extended,
good wind for beginners.
4 20-28 11-16 First white caps appear;
make your first runs.
5 29-38 17-21 Trees begin to sway,
attempt your first jumps.
6 39-49 22-27 Sand blows on the beach,
7 50-61 28-33 The white caps are all over,
reserved to advanced riders.
8 62-74 34-40 Resistance felt in walking against wind.
9 75-88 41-47 Watch the power of nature.
10+ >89 >48 Stay home!
This table is for gui-
dance only. You
should also take in-
to account the wind
density. Watch out
also for
unstable wind.
ENGLISH
Size in m
2
5
6
7
8
9
11
13
Wind range in
knots
30 +
28 +
25 + 20>30 15>25 11>20 9>18
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1. Find out the wind direction.
2. Unfold your kite by laying it on the ground struts facing up with the wind blowing from
your back. Place some sand on the upwind wing tip to make sure it does not fly away.
Make sure the inflating clips are fully open for the air to flow around freely from the leading
edge into the struts. The leading edge usually inflates quicker than the struts. If one of them
does not inflate, make sure the clip is open and that the tube is not pinched or damaged.
3. Tie the pump leash to the small pig tail located near the valves with a lark’s head knot.
Make sure the deflating valves (the largest one and the one on the central strut) are closed
correctly and secured by their velcro strap.
4. Inflate your kite using the small valve on the leading edge and apply maximum pressure.
Make sure you close all the clips once your kite is inflated.
Caution: do not try to push the valve into the leading edge (as with an inflatable toy)
Recommended inflating pressure: 10 PSI
5. Turn the kite upside down and lay it down on its leading edge facing the wind.
6. For safety reason, place some sand onto the canopy near the leading edge on each side
of the central strut.
INFLATE YOUR KITE
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