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Packing up your kite
Deflate all the bladders. Clamp the two front lines con-
nectors to the deflation valve on the leading edge using
the scratch to prevent from any line tangling.
To deflate the little struts with non return valve press on
the valve. Starting from one wingtip roll up your kite all
the way to the middle of the leading edge, then do the
same from the other wingtip. Close up the deflation val-
ve to ensure no dirt gets inside the inner tube.
Kite
care
Rinse your kite from time to time, but do not store it in a humid place. We recom-
mend that you rinse it and let it dry out while inflated. If you must rinse it while de-
flated, make sure the valves are shut.
Do not store your kite for long periods of time inflated, difference in temperature and
air pressure might damage the inner tubes.
Do not store your kite under the sun for long periods of time, this may damage the
inner tubes or fabric.
If you are not using the kite do not let it sit on the beach, it will work as a flag and this
will increase the wear and tear on the fabric. When taking a break be sure to cover
each panel with sand so they don’t flap around.
Regularly rinse off your bar and lines, let them soak in a tub.
Regularly check the wear on the connectors, kite, leader lines and lines side. At the
first sign of wear, replace them. Particularly pay attention to the rubbing points espe-
cially on the larks head knots. Watch for knots on your lines, this weakens them.
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PROBLEMS AND SOLUTIONS
My kite flies too far over head:
Your front lines (black sleeving) are too short.
Loosen up the power line and reengage in the cleat. If not enough move the front line
one knot up on the front leader line.
Make sure your spot doesn’t loose wind du to high cliffs or buildings.
My kite doesn’t fly over head:
Your front lines (black sleeving) are too long.
Pull down the power and reengage in the cleat. If not enough move the front line one
knot down on the front leader line.
My kite turns better to one side:
Your back or front flying lines are not the same length.
Pull hard on the shorter line by given quick and strong pulls until it extands to the
correct lenght.
For the back lines you can also use the adjustment straps on the leader lines.
