Flexifoil SKYTIGER Series, Instructions Manual

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Flying Your SKYTIGER
SKYTIGER INSTRUCTIONS
FLYING YOUR SKYTIGER:
GENERAL POINTS:
Before you attempt to fly your Skytiger ensure that your chosen flying site is of a suitable size
and free from obstructions and people (see “Safety First” on page 3).
We strongly recommend that you make your first flights in light and steady winds to get used to
the power and flying characteristics of the kite.
Make sure you launch your kite with
your back to the wind. As described
earlier on, your kite should still be
lying on its back on the ground with the
trailing edge secured.
Pull back gently on both handles until the Leading Edge
of the kite starts to lift off the ground and the kite begins
to inflate. The kite will now stand up on its trailing edge
in preparation for take-off.
A further sharp pull will fully inflate the kite and it will now start to lift off. Let the kite fly straight to the
top of the wind window, where it will stay in a stable minimum power position (above your head).
LAUNCHING: (Self launch in light winds)
You can launch your Skytiger kite on your own, as follows:
Hold your handles as shown, with the main flying line between your first and second finger and
your hand firmly gripped around the top part of the handle. Place your thumb on the top of the
handle. Make sure that your lines are not twisted and that your left handle is connected to the left
side of the bridle and vice versa.
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