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How to fly a soft kite 

 

with a bar.  

Amigo DC and Skipper

Manual 

www.spiderkites.com

Summary of Contents for Amigo DC

Page 1: ...How to fly a soft kite with a bar Amigo DC and Skipper Manual www spiderkites com ...

Page 2: ... Trainer kite Amigo DC Four line Trainer kite skipper Leading Edge Trailing Edge Brakes Brake Lines Trainer bar Kite Killer Bridle Flying Lines Air Intakes Leading Edge Trailing Edge Bridle Flying Lines Dual Line Bar Kite Killer Air Intakes ...

Page 3: ...flying lines completely from the bar and make sure they are not twisted They should be parallel and straight y 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...

Page 4: ...ing a step back the kite lifts off the ground or is released so that it can climb towards the zenith Steering y y Grip the bar like a bicycle handlebar close to the ends Steering is the same as steering a bicycle y y If you pull left the kite makes a left turn if you pull right you make a right turn y y If you hold your hands steady in front of your body the kite will fly straight ahead y y For a ...

Page 5: ...e flying line that is placed around your wrist If you let go of the bar in a dangerous situation the Kite Killer ensures that the kite goes to the ground almost uninflated This works especially well with the Skipper With the Kite Killer you have an effective descent aid and you can also launch the kite easily again With a little practice you can relaunch the Skipper with the help of the Kite Kille...

Page 6: ...he ground right after launch The wind might be too light or too gusty The flying lines are twisted but you don t know which way Let the helper hold the kite while you untwist the flying lines by rotating the bar Where to fly A suitable flying field is free of obstacles that cause turbulence or obstruction The flying lines are of unequal length Some flying lines can stretch after the first flights ...

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