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10.4. Relaunch from the edge of the wind window
(in stronger winds expect
SPEED)
Grab one of the two steering-leader-lines and pull gently so that the kite starts to
move to one side. Make sure that the other side is depowered, in order to ease the
movement of the kite to the edge of the wind window. Just before the kite reaches
the edge of the window pull the line all the way. The kite will stand up and launch with
little pressure. If it doesn’t stand up despite there being enough wind and you having
pulled in the line correctly, it is probable that the kite is already too far at the edge of
the wind window. You will then have to pull the opposite leader-line and steer the kite
back into the power-zone. Now, try again and pull a little sharper, earlier on.
When the kite gets to the edge of the wind window, you can simply pull on the
steering-leader-lines, until the kite collapses. The wind will re-open it and you can
easily launch it depowered.
It might be helpful to pull the trimmer before launching from the edge of the wind
window. It could also be useful to pull the entire trimmer towards your body during a
relaunch. That way, the kite moves to the edge of the wind window more easily. The
relaunch at the edge of the wind window is extremely difficult and not recommended
for the SPEED, because of its high Aspect Ratio.
Attention: Never wrap the lines around parts of your body. This is especially
dangerous with the very thin flying and bridle-lines. Extreme danger of injury!
10.5. Quick launch
If you pull sharply on the leader-line it is possible to turn the kite on its spot so that it
will launch in the power-zone (light and medium wind).
Experienced kiters can even launch the kite before having stopped “planing”.
CAUTION:
In strong winds and when there are obstacles downwind of you, you
should avoid using this launch method.
