5- Assembly and adjustement
Before assembling your kite, make sure the operating space you have chosen is
suitably free of obstacles and measures at least 100m by 100m.
The bar is supplied with lines attached- you only have to connect the line to the
kite before launching.
5.1– Setting up the kite
Your kite takes its shape from several vertical inflatable
struts, and one large horizontal inflatable strut called the
leading edge.
Unroll your kite with its outer surface on the ground, and
the leading edge towards the wind. You should stand with
your back facing the wind as close to the leading edge as
possible, especially in high winds.
Before using the pump, operate it a few times to eject any
sand left in the tube. This will prevent any sand from
entering the kite’s inner tubes, thus increasing the life of
the tubes.
Inflating the struts:
You can hold the pump perpendicular to the valve. Stop to
inflate when the pumping become hard. Close the valve and
secure it shut using the velcro strap.
If any air escaped while closing the valve, the strut will be under-
inflated and you should repeat the whole procedure. Inflate the
leading edge strut last. Use the pump leash to attach the valve
of the struct of the middle to the pump. Like this you can pump
easier using your two hands to handle the pump (see pictures).
Important: Do not over-inflate the struts. If they feel rigid to the
touch, they are sufficiently inflated. Over-inflation can lead to
burst inner tubes, especially if the struts are left exposed to the
sun for a long period. Equally, you should not under-inflate the
struts as the kite will not hold its correct shape. This can lead to
poor flight characteristics and, more importantly, difficult
relaunching from water.
Once the kite is correctly inflated, flip it over so that the the
leading edge is on the ground and perpendicular to the wind.
The fabric of the kite (canopy) should be down wind and the kite
should not be catching the wind.
To secure the kite from blowing away, place sand on the fabric
of the kite (canopy), just behind the leading edge. This is the
neutral position on the ground.
sand