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slack on one back line will enable to the kite to taxi around to the edge of the window where the kite can be flipped onto
one wingtip with the bar.
HOT LAUNCHING:
ADVANCED RIDERS ONLY
With the kite resting on its trailing edge in the water, with its weight partly supported by the struts, it is possible that the
kite may ‘hot launch’ at some point downwind of you in the power zone
.
As soon as the kite powers up, you must push out
on the bar, sheeting out the kite, front-line load only. The rear lines must not have any tension until the kite is safely in the
neutral zone, which, in this case would be overhead at the zenith.
REVERSE LAUNCHING:
ADVANCED RIDERS ONLY
When the kite is downwind of you with its LE on the water (and you’re looking into the underside of the kite, with the
wingtips closer to you and the c-shaped center of the kite farthest away from you), you can create a reverse draft using
the rear lines on the trailing edge, which causes the kite to hover up backwards. If both rear lines are pulled with even
tension, the kite will hover up, evenly balanced. If one rear line is released a few inches, the kite will spin around in the
opposite direction and start to redirect. In this case be prepared to flip the bar and sheet-out the kite to reduce powering
up the kite in a downwind position, and crashing it back into the water.
Both of these are advanced techniques and only recommended for experienced riders.
WIND RANGES AND PERFORMANCE CHARACTERISTICS:
The suggested wind range chart for each kite is to be used as a guide. Always know your limits, and when in
doubt rig a smaller kite, if possible.
Wind speeds may vary according to where they were measured. Always take a
wind reading more than 100m past the nearest upwind object to get an accurate maximum reading. If flying in the
mountains, always take a wind reading towards the highest point of land as wind accelerates up hill.
The wind ranges given above are based on a 75kg/165lbs rider and kitesurfing usage. For snowkiting and landboarding
the wind ranges will vary according to snow and surface conditions but will be 3-5 knots lower for bottom end and 4-6
knots lower for top end. The lower wind range for any kite can be increased by the use of a larger surface area or volume
board. To estimate usable wind range for different weights assume that an additional 10kg/22lbs moves the wind range up
by 1 knot.
If you cannot keep your kite stable at wind speeds approaching or above the upper stated limits for each size kite, then please do not attempt
to exceed your skill level. We strongly advise riders to stay within the stated wind speeds.
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