5
4
y
Lay out the kite in such a way that the
front side with the bridle is on top and
the leading edge with the air inlet ope
-
nings are facing downwind.
y
Weigh down the trailing edge with sand
or water bottles so that the kite does
not fly away. A helper can also hold the
kite in place.
y
Arrange the bridle lines so that they are
-
straight and not twisted.
y
Unwind the flying lines completely from
the bar and make sure they are not
twisted! They should be parallel and
straight.
y
If the flying lines are not yet attached to
the kite or the handlebar, it is best to do
this with a Larkshead knot. See images
on the right as a guide. Note right and
left! Flying lines are color coded at the
ends.
Solo launch:
load trailing edge
Wind
Set up and line
attachment.
Larkshead knot
Attaching the flying
lines onto the kite.
This knot comes
in handy in many
situations. Easy
to tie and loosen.
Start without
helpers.
With sand or water bottles
on the trailing edge.
