USER
MANUAL
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Page 1: ...USER MANUAL PEAK4 EN...
Page 2: ...indow with an assistant 9 04 03 Powerzone 9 05 Relaunch 10 05 01 Reverse Launch 10 05 02 One Line Relaunch 11 06 Landing 11 06 01 Landing with an assistant 11 06 02 Landing without an assistant at the...
Page 3: ...onditions such as storm fronts lightning or offshore winds Check the weather and wind conditions care fully and choose the according kite size 06 Check out the kiting spot beforehand Make sure you are...
Page 4: ...ENGL ISH 4 Ov erv ie w of the k i te 02 OVERVIEW OF THE KITE...
Page 5: ...the 5th line and the kite is reefed horizontally in the middle This removes the pressure in the kite and allows it to come down powerless through the wind window The PEAK4 can then be reactivated imme...
Page 6: ...nd is heavy enough to hold down the kite for the given wind Place the bar far enough away from all bridle lines on the trailing edge side of the kite Make sure that the bar cannot fall or be pulled in...
Page 7: ...bably caused by mistakes made when packing or setting up the kite Roll up your lines onto the bar until you get close to the mi xer and secure the lines with a half hitch and or the bungie cord Undo a...
Page 8: ...e The kite should be positioned 15 30 downwind of you when you slowly tension the lines for launch Pay attention that the downwind wingtip does not fold over upwind 03 03 Securing a Single Skin Kite F...
Page 9: ...ient sand or snow Release the kite from the sand or object securing it with a step backwards away from the kite and carefully steer it Tip You can prevent the lines getting caught around the bot tom w...
Page 10: ...as high up as you can Make sure that the bar is the right way up Do not cross over your hands Pull in both leader lines as far towards yourself as possible to reverse the kite off the ground Strong pu...
Page 11: ...dge of the wind window If the kite does not lift up and peel to one side when pulling the leader line try pulling the opposite leader instead If this still does not work then use the reverse launch me...
Page 12: ...n Securing the Kite Tip The kite can also be landed in a controlled manner by backstalling by pulling slightly on the safety leash without activating the quick release As soon as the assistant has the...
Page 13: ...ck Slowly release the endline bit by bit Make sure that it has not wrapped itself around any part of your body Do not let the endline slip too quickly through your fingers as to avoid getting burns or...
Page 14: ...ore if possible Otherwise it is wise to stay with your kite as it will make you easier to spot for rescuers Caution It is very easy to get caught up in the bridle lines that are floating around Avoid...
Page 15: ...l minimise the amount of time the material is exposed to the sun and flapping in the wind extending the acti ve lifespan of their kite Drying If a kite is packed away wet and left for a long period of...
Page 16: ...kite If you do not service these parts it can lead to damage to the kite and will void the warranty 12 01 Replacing the Sparepart Lines The Sparepart Lines are the yellow lines that run through the pu...
Page 17: ...d also works as a predetermined overload weak point that prevents the canopy from getting damaged Should an LCL break replace it with new one in the same colour same breaking strength LCL 12 03 Repair...
Page 18: ...ry when the trimmer needs to be pulled in too much to keep the kite flying normally in its intended wind range back stall tendency 14 REPAIR SPARE PARTS Repairs can be done at either our workshop in t...
Page 19: ...ENGL ISH 19 Repa ir Spare Parts...
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