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In case the kite is filled up with water, which makes it impossible to pull it off the water,
start with one side and make the water gradually run towards the wingtips. There, it will
drain out. Even in shallow water you can drain every Flysurfer kite.
IMpOrTanT:
Look after yourself first. If you would put yourself into danger when attemp-
ting to rescue someone else, try and seek help from others.
10. lanDInG
10.1. aT THe eDGe OF THe WInD WInDOW
Basically every kite is caught by a helper at the edge of the wind window, especially if there
are strong winds and very little room downwind. Fly the kite at the edge of the wind window
slightly above the ground and let a competent helper catch it. The helper will approach the
kite from upwind, grab the lower wingtip and pull it towards him/her. You should now walk
towards him/her to relieve the tension in the lines and still leave some tension in the upper
line to assist the helper in letting the wingtip blow out downwind. The helper lays the kite on
its upper sail and weighs down the wingtip on the leading edge e.g. with sand.
The secured kite should be prevented from
twirling around in strong winds, because
the lines could get tangled up. This could
be achieved by releasing the air out of the
kite. Thus the kite is secured and all set
for a quick relaunch without assistance.
While landing the kite in areas of whirling
wind (e.g. alee of trees) at the edge of the
wind window it might happen that the wind
turns fast and thus the kite gets out of the
wind window.
Consequently there is no tension left in the lines.If you want to land the kite at the edge of
the wind window, it is best to fly the kite a bit more towards the power zone. For this pur-
pose you must fly the kite quite fast downwards and also power it more. By powering the
bar you can position a foil kite very well at the edge of the wind window. If necessary you
can also grab into the back lines. Do not position the kite too long at the edge of the wind
window.
10.2. pOWerZOne WITH Fls
The Kite can be landed in the power zone by means of the FLS. Check that the landing spot
is free of people and obstacles. Make sure that the FLS-line runs free and that the Safety is
correctly hooked-in to the FLS. Then unhook and let go of the bar (in an emergency pull the
Quick Release on the Depower Loop).
Once the kite has landed, it can be secured by a helper or you can let it blow against a sui-
table object where the wind should pin it down. Otherwise secure the SAFETY-LEASH onto a
solid pole, rock etc. The kite should then be secured immediately to make sure it doesn’t re-
start. If there are no suitable objects near you it is possible to tie the safety to a board bu-
ried in the sand/ snow (only suitable for light winds). Then quickly run up to the kite outside
of the lines and secure it additionally.
10.3. BaCKsTall lanDInG WITH lOW WInD
With low winds the kite can be landed from the zenith by grabbing both back leader lines
ca 30 – 50 cm above the bar at the balls there and pulling them downward. Thus the kite
goes into back stall and flies backwards. The tips fold in and the kite lands on the trailing
edge. This technique should not be applied with strong winds as the kite faces the wind af-
ter landing with the majority of its surface and thus creates a remaining pull which should
not be underestimated.
10.4. seCurInG THe KITe On THe GrOunD
The best way to secure a kite after landing on the ground is to lay it lengthwise into the
wind while holding on to one wingtip and to weigh the upwind wingtip with snow, sand or a
board, etc. There the kite can be relaunched, see section 5.2.
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