Cabrinha CROSSBOW 2006, Руководство пользователя

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neutral position. It is VERY dangerous.
NEUTRAL ZONE
This is the area that includes the neutral position and the
area to the left and right of the pilot. It encompasses the
most upwind or windward positions in which to fly the kite.
When flown here, the kite has less power or pull than when
it is in the power zone. However, use caution when the kite is
in this zone, especially when on land, and especially in gusty
wind conditions.
POWER ZONE
This is the area in front and to the sides of the pilot, but
excluding the neutral position and zones. It is the area in
which the kite has the most power and pull. When flown in
this area, the kite can be powerful and dangerous, so avoid
flying your kite in this zone when learning. Use extreme
caution when flying the kite in this zone.
LAUNCHING
the motion in which the pilot steers the kite from their
partner’s hands into the sky.
SELF LAUNCHING
a technique in which the pilot launches the kite without as-
sistance, usually by weighting down a wing tip with sand until
he/she is ready to launch.
RE-LAUNCHING
the motion in which the pilot steers the kite off of the water
and back into the sky.
BODY DRAGGING
this is an instructional tactic / step in which the pilot flies
the kite while in the water, but without the board. The pilot
will launch, then walk to the water, and basically drag in the
water while practicing flying, re-launching and self-rescue
techniques.
WATER STARTING
the motion of the pilot in which he/she goes from sitting or
lying in the water to standing on the board.
GYBING
the motion in which the pilot changes the direction of the
board he/she is riding. The pilot switches from a starboard
tack to a port tack or vice versa.
PLANING
the point in time in which the pilot gets the board skimming
on the water.
LANDING
the motion in which the pilot steers the kite into their
partner’s hands on shore.
OVER-POWERED
a situation in which the pilot has a kite too powerful for
his/her ability level, weight, strength, and/or wind conditions.
UNDER-POWERED
a situation in which the pilot has a kite not powerful enough
for his/her weight, strength, and/or wind conditions.
REACH
a direction of travel relative to the wind direction. Generally
90-160 degrees off the wind.
LULL
a term used to describe wind when it lessens in strength,
for any amount of time. A term also used to describe the
complete de-powering of a kite.
LUFF
a term used to describe what happens to the kite in a lull.
SIDESHORE
wind is blowing from the left or from the right, parallel to the
shore. Ideal wind direction for kiteboarding.
ONSHORE
wind is blowing directly or to a great extent directly from the
water toward the land. Do not operate your kite in or near
water in this wind direction.
SIDE ONSHORE
wind is blowing from either the left or the right and from the
water toward the land. This is a combination of onshore and
sideshore wind. Utilize caution when operating your kite in or
near water in this wind direction.
OFFSHORE
wind is blowing from the shore directly or to a great extent
out to the water. Do not operate your kite in or near water in
this wind direction.
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