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5.  If necessary, attach the WAC Line again on 

the desired Hard/Soft Steering Position. 

6.  Carry out the MIXER TEST on the second side 

of your kite and proof the symmetry of both 
Mixers. 

Thanks to the “Mixer Test”,  the flying characteri-
stics of the kite can be kept consistent over long 
periods of time, and in extreme cases, can com-
pensate for the change to the kite.

If your kite is still too unstable despite a correct  
Mixer Test and tips too easily over the leading ed- 
ge, simply move the C-Level ring 2cm towards the 
kite. This way, the C-Main shortens by 1 cm and  
the B-Main automatically by 0,5 cm, maintaining an 
optimal ratio. The profile is therefore bowed, which 
creates more stability.  
 
If your kite is stable enough, but the turning could be improved, push the C-Level ring to-
wards the Bar in 1 cm steps. If the kite should become too unstable (too much profile bow), 
simply push the ring back. If the kite still does not fly optimally and has been flown more 
than 50 hours, you can extend or shorten the B-Main by moving the ring a maximum of 2 
cm, according to which makes the kite fly better. 

The Spare Part Line is over-strengthened to a factor of five. Extremely worn-out Spare 
Part Lines should be replaced with original, minimally pre-stretched DFL 200 Lines. You 
can order these lines from www.flysurfer.com or from your dealer. A set of the Spare Part 
Lines is included in your Repair Kit. 

14.2. MaTerIal Care

Flysurfer kites are extremely UV- and saltwater resistant, as well as very tear resistant. 
However for maximum durability a few things should be pointed out.

14.3. uV-lIGHT 

Even though the fabric has been tested for UV-resistance, we advise not to expose the kite 
to unnecessary UV-light. Over time the color of the fabric might change due to UV-radiation 
and other effects.

14.4. salTWaTer 

The material of our kites has also been saltwater-tested. However, the kite can still be 
rinsed out with fresh water on the inside and outside from time to time (e.g. after a vacati-
on) and then allow it to dry in the shade.

14.5. sanD 

Sand is relatively rounded, so it is not particularly harmful to the FS kite. Glass or other 
sharp or abrasive objects found on the beach can cause severe damage. Sand which en-
ters the kite will work its way to the wingtips, and will be removed automatically from your 
Flysurfer kites.

14.6. MOIsTure 

If a kite is stored wet and in a warm environment, it is possible for mildew to develop. This 
won’t damage the kite but leaves ugly, dark stains. In extreme circumstances it is possible 
for the kite to rot. Moisture can cause discolorations of the fabric. 

Summary of Contents for Speed 3

Page 1: ...user Manual...

Page 2: ...st gef hrlich Kitesurfen ist ein gef hrlicher Sport der Risiken f r den Sportler und auch Andere beinhaltet Unsachgem e Bedienung des Kites kann zu schweren Verletzungen und auch zum Tod des Nutzers u...

Page 3: ...NG AT THE EDGE OF THE WINDWINDOW S 19 5 2 1 Launching with a Helper S 20 5 2 2 Edge of the Wind Window without assistance S 21 5 3 FIRTS LAUNCH IN THE WATER S 21 6 FLYING THE KITE S 22 6 1 STEERING S...

Page 4: ...g a kite Furthermore we assume that while kiting the user 1 is always able to control the kite with two hands 2 uses an appropriate kite harness 3 is able to swim and his health conditions allow for d...

Page 5: ...livered including fixed Lines Bar and Kite Bag ready to fly Up to three kites can fit into the Kite Bag In the smaller pocket at the end of the zipper you can comfortably pack your Board and secure it...

Page 6: ...quare knot Open this knot and adjust to your preferred length Do not forget to re fix the Depower by making another knot The first picture shows the first loop Be careful with the second loop that it...

Page 7: ...d knot in the middle you can quickly readjust from the maximal width to the middle position With this setup the innermost and middle position can be used together The feed through on the inner side sh...

Page 8: ...le to pull the Line through the Guide Block After you have pulled the Safety Endline through the hole you can stick the white Line Tool under the neo prene piece above the Trimmer The attachment of th...

Page 9: ...ted to the Unhooked Line and the FLS Ring 3 2 FRONT LINE SAFETY With the FLS the kite can flag out on one of teh Front Lines of the kite The remaining pull is extre mely low and it is possible to rest...

Page 10: ...danger of airflow stall will be minimized The result of the delayed stall is a higher power m Furthermore the JET FLAPs decrea se luffing The effectiveness of the JET FLAP Technology has been proved...

Page 11: ...ear in mind It is very important that during forward launches the kite is somewhat depowered The trimmer should be relatively open long arms relatively stretched out and only pull the bar on one side...

Page 12: ...r zone and develop high forces Move upwind in order to launch it at the edge of the wind window If the ki ter gives the international sign thumb up the hel per releases the kite Thus the kite can be l...

Page 13: ...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 handl...

Page 14: ...ou are the owner of a Flysurfer kite and you will very rarely experience this If the kite is in danger of luffing you can sometimes open the kite again If this is simply too dangerous leeward you shou...

Page 15: ...DRIFTING AWAY If you are unable to re launch the kite from the water and you start drifting away it might be necessary to disconnect yourself from the kite before you drift too far and are unable to s...

Page 16: ...ur 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...

Page 17: ...r as well as drawn through both back leader lines To secure the kite similarly on a tree you can also use your harness and wrap it around the tree In case of turbulence and the wind changing direction...

Page 18: ...teering Setup blue is for Soft Steering and the black is middle position with which the kite is delivered 12 2 ADJUSTING THE DEPOWER travel You can easily adjust the length of the Depower Rope for you...

Page 19: ...LENGTHS The complete line plan of the Speed3 goes beyond the scope of the handbook However you can view all line plans and order any line online at www flysurfer com 14 MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR 14 1 Mi...

Page 20: ...ear the pulleys Small flags on the individual lines make orientation more simple Steps 1 Make sure that the WAC Lines for the hard soft steering adjustment are not under ten sion when you hold the Mix...

Page 21: ...nes should be replaced with original minimally pre stretched DFL 200 Lines You can order these lines from www flysurfer com or from your dealer A set of the Spare Part Lines is included in your Repair...

Page 22: ...placed There is a replacement depower included with every kite in the enclosed repair bag Pulleys The lines which run over the pulleys or the pulleys themselves can suffer from wear and tear especiall...

Page 23: ...Compare if possible with a helper the length of both 21 m steering flying lines with each other by stretching them under a load of ca 5 kg If there are any dif ferences in length then try to compensat...

Page 24: ...as much power as possible max 150 kg If it doesn t suffice you might loop the enlarged Depower flying line also once on the bar at the ring of the depower leader line 3 If the kite still pulls to one...

Page 25: ...workshop which has been authorized by Flysurfer The Flysurfer kite repaired by Flysurfer will be sent back not prepaid within 4 weeks If the repair takes longer a comparable kite may be supplied by F...

Page 26: ...48 skywalk GmbH Co KG Bahnhofstr 110 83224 GRASSAU GERMANY phone 49 0 86 41 69 48 30 www flysurfer com info flysurfer com...

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