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WIND RANGE
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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 control that the wind is steady free
of gusts. Check out the other kites, their sizes, that will give you some indications on the conditions.
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.
Bft Km/h Knots Description
0 <1 <1 Calm, smoke raises vertically.
1 1
-
5 1
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3 Light air.
2 6
-
11 4
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6 Gentle breeze.
3 12
-
19 7
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10 Flags extended,
good wind for beginners.
4 20
-
28 11
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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
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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 only to
be
used
for
guidance.
You
should also take
into account the
wind density. Watch
out
also
for
unstable wind.
Sizes in
m
2
4
5
7
9
11
13
Wind range in
knots
34 +
30 + 25>32 15>26 11>22 9>18
EN
GL
IS
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1. Determine the wind direction.
2. Open all the clips located between the struts and leading edge bladder to allow
free air circulation. It often happens that the leading edge is inflated before the
struts. If one strut does not inflate, make sure the clip is open and that the tube be-
tween the bladder is not pinched or damaged.
3. Attach the pump leash on the kite's connector located near the inflation valve us-
ing a lark's head knot. Make sure your deflation valve (the larger valve) is closed
and secured by its velcro tab.
4. Inflate your kite with the small valve with a maximum of pressure.
Recommended pressure : 10 PSI.
5. Be sure to close all clips after your kite has been inflated.
Warning, do not try to push the inflation valve inside the leading edge as if it was an
inflatable toy.
6. Turn the kite upside down and put it down on its leading edge, facing the wind.
7. To secure your kite, add sand on the canopy, near the leading edge, on each
side of the central strut.
SETTING UP YOUR KITE
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