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7. RELAUNCHING YOUR KITE
7. RELAUNCHING YOUR KITE
Relaunch
Shift System Use
How the Shift System helps to relaunch the kite:
When you crash the kite and you have NOT let go of the bar, it is very
simple to relaunch the kite with the Shift system.
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Wait until the kite is downwind. Make sure all lines are tensioned. Reach
above the bar, grab the Shift line and pull it toward yourself. This should
force the leading edge of the kite to come toward you. As the kite rolls
over onto its canopy, keep your eyes on the kite. Never wrap the lines
around your hand. When you let go of the slack line, pay special atten-
tion to stay clear of all lines.
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To get the kite to begin moving toward the edge of the window, you will
need to put some pressure on the steering lines. Use extreme caution
and keep clear of the Shift line. Apply tension on the appropriate steer-
ing line as the kite moves closer to the edge of the window for relaunch.
When the kite lifts out of the water, check all lines and make sure there
are no tangles. If the kite rolls over let it drift down wind and begin the
process over again.
Tip:
When your kite has relaunched, if you have to body drag to get to
your board, adjust the trim strap to depower the kite. This will make it
easier to work your way upwind. It might make steering looser, but the
advantages of a shorter body drag are well worth it.
How the SLE Control System helps to relaunch
the kite:
If the kite is straight downwind of you, with the leading edge on the wa-
ter, you can simply pull on one of the back leader lines to relaunch the
kite. As you pull the leader line in, the kite will roll on its side and work
its way to the edge of the window. From there it will relaunch easily.
Make sure that you never wrap the line around your hand. Be careful
not to become entangled in any slack line.
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