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b) Kite pulls into one direction if you let go off the bar
This behaviour can be caused by various asymmetric exposures (e.g. kiteloops always into
the same direction).
1. Implement the mixer-check on both sides (see chapter 15.1.) and make sure that the
kite is correctly adjusted both on the left and right hand side.
2. Compare the length of the Depower flying lines: for this purpose unwind the lines and
fix the Depowerloop on a stable object. Grab the Depower flying lines at the upper end
and tighten them. If there is a difference in length, the shorter Depower flying line can
be re-stretched.
(Put e.g. a screw driver through the loop at the upper end of the line to be able to grab
the end easily or wrap the line various times around the hook of your harness. Now
stress the line repeatedly with 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 side after having implemented point 1 and 2, compare the
individual bridle lines of the right and left side with each other. For this purpose stretch
and compare, if possible with a helper, the same line from the right and left hand side-
respectively with each other.
Adjustments of little deviations can be made by stretching the lines under a load of
max. 50 kg. Otherwise the most upper bridle lines (top lines) which are attached at the
LCL`s can be used to shorten the bridle lines.
4. If the kite still pulls into one direction you can compensate that up to a certain point
with the mixer. E.g. the Kite pulls to the left: Shorten B-Main and C-Main on the right
side each by 0,5 cm to max 1 cm. That way you slow down the depowered wing till it
stops to pulling to one side.
See pictures on the next page.
Summary of Contents for Speed 3
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