Cabrinha CROSSBOW 2006, Руководство пользователя

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AREA OF OPERATION
This is the 100 meters of area to each side and downwind of the rider. Do not launch your kite if you do not have this distance
between yourself and other people, or obstructions.
KITE POSITIONS, ZONE & POWER
It is important to understand kiteboarding’s basic zones of power before you launch a kite. Unfortunately, people often think that
the kite is stable in neutral position. However, wind fluctuates-it gusts and lulls-and in neutral position, something known as lofting
can occur when wind fluctuates. When a kite luffs (or receives less wind in its foil), the kite will move slightly away from the pilot.
When a gust hits, the kite receives a surge of power, and often that surge of power is too much for a kiteboarder standing with the
kite high overhead. As a result, the kiteboarder may be lofted (lifted) into the air. Lofting can be serious, but you may reduce the
chances of lofting by understanding the power zones, and by avoiding putting your kite in the neutral position while on land.
KITEBOARDING BASICS
AREA OF OPERATION / KITE POSITIONS, ZONES & POWER