Kite does not want to fly
Is there sufficient wind?
Are there any obstacles disturbing the
wind?
Is the kite clear of sand and water?
Your kite needs a bit of wind to get going. If the wind is too light it is very dif-
ficult to fly your kite properly.
Winds can easily get reduced by large obstacles like buildings, trees, hills or
dunes.
Wet kites, or kites with a lot of sand in it are hard to fly.
Kite is difficult to control
Kite does not fly smooth
Are you holding your straps or bar the
right way around?
Is the kite clear of sand and water?
Are your bridles and flying lines free of
tangles?
Are your left and right flying line the same
length?
Holding the straps or bar the wrong way around makes steering your kite very
difficult.
Wet kites, or kites with a lot of sand in it are hard to fly.
Bridle lines can easily get caught behind the bridle loops or parts of the kite.
Tangled or twisted bridles or flying lines may make steering difficult.
On a very rare occasion your flying lines can stretch unevenly. This may cause
steering to be difficult.
T R O U B L E S H O O T I N G
Fly your kite with more wind.
Choose a better location or fly with differ-
ent wind direction.
Remove any sand or water.
Make sure you are holding the straps or
bar the right way around.
Dry the kite. Remove sand and water.
Check bridle lines and correct bridle if
necessary.
Check if the lines are the same length,
make adjustments if necessary.
Problem
Probable cause
Explanation
Solution
Is there sufficient wind?
Are there any obstacles disturbing the
wind?
Is the kite clear of sand and water?
Is your kite damaged?
If the wind is light, the gusts may be sufficient but the lulls may prevent the kite
from flying properly.
Winds can easily get disturbed by large obstacles like buildings, trees, hills or
dunes, making the kite fly less smooth.
Wet kites, or kites with a lot of sand in it may start to shake in flight.
Damaged kites may change the flying behaviour of the kite.
Fly your kite with more wind.
Choose a better location or fly with differ-
ent wind direction.
Dry kite. Remove any sand or water.
Check kite and get it repaired if
necessary.
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