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SETUP #4
TUNING THE KITE - CROSSBOW
TUNING THE KITE - CROSSBOW
Proper tuning of your Crossbow kite is essential for best performance. A properly tuned kite increases its efficiency, speed, and
allows the kite to de-power correctly. The following guidelines will help you to properly tune the kite to suit your style of riding.
• All models have a desired sweet spot that is achieved by the correct tension of the steering (back) and de-power (front)
lines. Fine-tuning of the kite may be done by making small adjustments to the Centerline Adjustment Strap (CAS.).
• The Crossbow is very sensitive to over sheeting. Too much back line tension can cause the kite to fly slowly or even
backwards in light wind. Over sheeting will also minimize the amount of shutdown available in the depower range.
• Do not ‘over sheet’ the kite. The first objective is to set the kite’s maximum power while allowing it to fly efficiently across
the sky. More power and quicker turning is achieved by tensioning the steering (back) lines. This is called ‘sheeting in the
kite’. There is however, a point of diminishing returns. Too much back line tension will cause the kite to fly slowly across
the sky and not allow it to fly to the edge of the power window.
• With the kite directly overhead, hook into the harness loop and fully sheet in (power up) the kite. If the kite is over-
sheeted, the kite will sit back in the window. (CAUTION: beware of lofting. Leaving the kite overhead for long periods of
time increases the risk of this phenomenon. If you feel yourself being lifted, sheet out immediately and be ready to pull
your QRS).
• De-power the kite by pulling on the CAS until the desired effect is achieved. The more you pull on the CAS the less power
the kite will have. Keep in mind that you will still be able to de-power the kite through the Depower Loop, so do not de-
power too much with the CAS. To increase power, pull down on the large plastic loop on the CAS.
View of kite from riders perspective. Kite in the neutral position directly above the rider.
Over sheeted wingtip (too much back line tension)
Front line too tight
Correct Trim