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This is a very advanced launching method and extreme caution should be applied at all
times. An improperly pulled safety or floating lines can cause serious accidents and should
only be performed by experienced Flysurfers, especially in stronger winds.
6. FlYInG THe KITe
6.1. sTeerInG
The steering of Flysurfer kites works the same as on any other kite. For those who don’t
know how to steer and control a kite, it is strongly recommended to participate in a kite-
course before attempting to use the kite. Kites can be extremely dangerous in untrained
hands, not just for the user but also to innocent bystanders. Pull on the left side of the bar
to initiate a left hand turn and vice versa.
6.2. pOWer up/DepOWer
In order to depower a kite, move the Bar further away from the body, to power up pull
the Bar towards the body. A depowered kite reduces the angle of attack against the ap-
proaching air mass, is accelerated and flies further to the edge of the wind window.
6.3. TrIMMer
The trimmer adjusts the basic trim as well as the angle of attack
of the kite and enlarges the range of the trim for more than an
arm length. With a completely opened trimmer and the bar fully
pulled in, the kite is overly powered up, (also known as overshee-
ted).
This can easily occur with soft steering adjustment and a hea-
vy, wet kite. This condition can cause a stall on the kite profile,
causing the kite to fly backwards or a back stall. We recommend
that you only pull the bar in slightly when the trimmer is on the most open setting. If you po-
wer up too much and the kite is very wet and/or you fly it at the lower wind limit, it is pos-
sible for the kite to back stall (to fly backwards) and loose its lift.
In this scenario, immediately Depower (extend arms out) and if necessary pull in the trim-
mer and/or change to hard steering. In order to Depower the kite more in strong winds
(less angle of attack) simply pull on the larger, red handle. To increase power-up (more ang-
le of attack), pull the (smaller) black handle. In weak winds, the kite is basically more stron-
gly powered up.
7. JuMpInG WITH FlYsurFer KITes
There are many different ways of jumping. The kites jump very direct and simple. They have
a very specific stability, which lets the kites sail on for some time. Ride with medium speed
at about 90° to the wind. Steer the kite fast and fully Depowered into its zenith and then
back hard (around 11:00 to 11:30). Wait until the kite has passed the zenith and then power
up the kite windward to its maximum. Before you lose the edge fully power up and jump in
windward direction and steer the kite in the zenith. Fly the kite actively in direction of tra-
vel, to glide smoothly through.
With older kites the rule is, do not fly too strongly to the opposite end of the wind window,
this can make it difficult to bring the kite about and land cleanly.
The Speed3 is designed to guarantee maximal flying speed and hangtime while jumping as
well. Hence, the kite can be flown in the opposite area of the wind window when jumping in
order to make tricks like the Kung Fu possible. The kite also performs well when combining
jumps and kite loops.
8. COnTrOllInG THe KITe In eXTreMe sITuaTIOns
Dangerous situations can often be avoided in advance. It is very important to stick to some
basic safety guidelines and if in doubt, do not launch the kite. However, if you find yourself in
an extreme situation, it is important not to panic and react quickly and decisively.
We strongly recommend that you practice the use of the emergency procedures such
as the Quick release in order to automate the procedure. This way you will react faster
and remain in control in an emergency situation.
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