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Page 2: ...Nose Valves EXTACY SPEED 14 3 11 MULTIWAC PSYCHO SPEED 15 3 12 DIRECTWAC COOL EXTACY 15 4 Rigging of the kite 15 5 Launch preparations 16 5 1 Laying out the kite 16 5 2 Pre inflation 16 5 3 Connecting...

Page 3: ...28 12 Packing and storing your kite 29 13 Frequent problems and their solutions 30 13 1 Fear of using the Safetysystem 30 13 2 Kite flies backwards 30 13 3 Kite fills up with water 30 14 Tuning Tipps...

Page 4: ...over proportionally with the wind strength the gustiness with suddenly increasing or completely onshore wind Check the weather conditions and choose the right size of kite a kite that s too big can be...

Page 5: ...the past If there are still some unanswered questions then internet forums like www oase com www kiteforum com or www foilzone com will provide you with unbiased and helpful advice Alternatively pay...

Page 6: ...simple DIRECTWAC system this makes the COOL super easy to set up and fly The COOL will be delivered ready to fly like all FLYSURFER kites complete with bar and lines already attached The new COOL will...

Page 7: ...a kite which barely backstalls Because of this modern unhooked moves have become much easier for the kiter This characteristic wasn t only demanded by new school fanatics but also by beginners and th...

Page 8: ...ous head start in technology There has never been a kite which is so easy to handle and still provides huge hang time Features oAutoBleedSystem ABS 3 3 oBlow Out Valves 3 4 oEasy Line Connection ELC 3...

Page 9: ...D 14 profile which has been developed on the computer and optimized in the wind tunnel makes all this possible The bar forces can be adjusted individually Because of the new WAC System you have the po...

Page 10: ...pull until it lands on its trailing edge ready for relaunch Important If the kite doesn t immediately fall to the ground but instead flaps in the air then keep calm and wait a little The kite will eve...

Page 11: ...from other objects so you can reassemble the depowerloop as shown above Then you can rehook the depowerloop as you normally would Further alternatives can be found on www flysurfer de in our video ga...

Page 12: ...ection the thin depower line should be untwisted It is also important to make sure that it isn t tangled up with the steering lines chapter 5 3 Anyone who prefers the STANDARD KITE LEASH can certainly...

Page 13: ...of the kite into the water the snow or land The Blow Out Valves of the SPEED have been moved from the trailing edge closer to the leading edge where the over pressure is produced Therefore the durabil...

Page 14: ...ion chapter 14 2 3 9 JET FLAP Technology Most FLYSURFER kites are equipped with the trend setting JET FLAP Technology JFT Air is conducted from the bottom sail pressure area to the top sail low pressu...

Page 15: ...m options can be found in the tuning section chapter 14 1 3 12 DIRECTWAC COOL EXTACY The DIRECTWAC system is specially designed for those who prefer a common uncomplex kite The bridle line system is v...

Page 16: ...t essential to pre inflate the new kites However a thorough pre inflation gives you maximum control over the kite and helps in light wind starts There are many ways to pre inflate a FS kite The EXTACY...

Page 17: ...uick release in order to release from the kite in an emergency FLYSURFER doesn t recommend using a SUICIDE LEASH which is directly attached to the depowerloop because it prevents a releasing of the sa...

Page 18: ...dentally pull on the safety line at the same time To launch the kite pull the trimmer depower line with a prolonged tug towards you you can also use a pumping action in light winds This launch techniq...

Page 19: ...te down Lay out the kite parallel to the wind and weigh down the upwind wingtip with sand or other none piercing or blunt objects Now position yourself about 30 upwind of the kite Hook into the sand f...

Page 20: ...pulled safety line You should first try these steps in shallow waters and in light winds Take the kite out of the bag and open it carefully While unwrapping face the leading edge towards the wind to h...

Page 21: ...ed This causes the kite to fly backwards We recommend that you only pull the bar in slightly when the trimmer is on the most open setting The advantage of an open trimmer is that in light and constant...

Page 22: ...remain in control 9 1 Flying the kite in the zenith FLYSURFER kites are at their most stable in the zenith However that s also where you are in the greatest danger of being lifted The kites are also...

Page 23: ...ible that it will explode especially if you don t release the kite s pull In these situations try to unhook in time and let go of the bar pull Quick Release if necessary If you haven t got enough time...

Page 24: ...from the water because it is an open cell kite without valves 10 1 From the trailing edge If the kite is on the water trailing edge down simply fully depower pull the trimmer if necessary and it will...

Page 25: ...ont of you you can avoid the body drag and keep going when you launch the kite In addition you can also build up the necessary counter pressure for launching in weak winds if you have the board in fro...

Page 26: ...n simply pull on the steering leader lines until the kite collapses The wind will re open it and you can easily launch it depowered It might be helpful to pull the trimmer before launching from the ed...

Page 27: ...u back If you only have to swim a short distance to the shore against the wind it is enough to pull the kite with the activated Pull Stop System against the wind 10 7 Being rescued with FLYSURFER kite...

Page 28: ...ecause the lines could get tangled up Tip During gusty winds you shouldn t wait too long to land the kite Maybe you will be able to fly the kite away from the edge of the wind window by powering up or...

Page 29: ...he weighed down wingtip Throw the lines inside the kite so that you can place the bar on top of the two wingtips and start rolling the kite all the way around the bar Important Never place the bar on...

Page 30: ...absorber trimmer can be shortened by simply moving the knot at the trimmer This is very effective against back stalls Generally the kite shouldn t be slowed down which means it shouldn t be powered up...

Page 31: ...by oversheeting or kiteloops Safety is shorter SOFT STEERING This setup is optimal for enthusiasts of soft steering forces e g waveriders or when flying the SPEED with handles When using handles the...

Page 32: ...e feeling for the kite is demanded so you don t provoke the kite to back stall backwards flight of the kite by over sheeting powering up too much Therefore the kite is less vulnerable to luffing with...

Page 33: ...same length Length Effects Optimal for Shortened Due to decrease in wind window size faster change of kite position is possible The kite gets a more direct feel Less room to move the kite and closer p...

Page 34: ...he desired length It is important that you adjust the knot at the end of the depower line to compensate for the shorter or longer length of the line between the trim strap and the bar If you shorten t...

Page 35: ...4 1 3 4 1 3 4 depower effect Wind range PSYCHO 7 0 10 0 13 0 17 0 21 0 26 0 5 5 5 5 5 5 min wind 5 12 5 10 5 9 5 8 5 6 5 5 under powered 12 26 10 22 9 19 8 17 6 15 5 13 normal powered 26 38 22 32 19...

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Page 37: ...s are only patterns Attention There are variations in line lengths etc within the various kite models The current line setup for your kite can be found on our homepage www flysurfer de kites product l...

Page 38: ...38 Line setup PSYCHO 21 m Line setup SPEED 10 m...

Page 39: ...all consist of single pieces of 12 6 and 3 meters That way you can reduce the line lengths in 3 meter intervals from 21 m to 0 m All lines have been pre stretched Nevertheless the depower flying line...

Page 40: ...his won t damage the kite but leaves ugly dark stains In extreme circumstances it is possible for the kite to rot Moisture can cause discolorations of the fabric 17 6 Cleaning Only clean the kite with...

Page 41: ...he depowerloop line can be detached from the trimmer and the depowerloop itself 17 8 Repair with included repair kit Make sure that the damaged area is clean dry and free of grease Cut a piece of repa...

Page 42: ...ll be sent back not prepaid within 4 weeks If the repair takes longer a comparable paraglider or kite may be supplied by skywalk FLYSURFER for the additional time at no extra cost If desired a rental...

Page 43: ...any pull immediately after landing Auto Restart System Automatically sets the kite in the relaunch position when the safety is released Gust Absorber This cushion on the depower line absorbs gust auto...

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