Camera
Kite
User
Manual
33
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If the wind conditions and the terrain allow you to fl y your kite at a higher altitude (more than 20
metres / 65 feet), place your left thumb on the reel ratchet brake device and push it fi rmly before
you unlock the reel ratchet lock device (by twisting the rotary knob counter-clockwise to position
‘R’ as indicated on the reel). Firmly hold the wind/unwind handle with your right hand while you
gently release the tension of the reel ratchet brake device as you unwind the reel to provide
more line length to your kite. Keep the left thumb on the reel ratchet brake device at all times
to slow down the unwinding to full stop before you lock the reel again by turning the reel ratchet
lock device (twist the rotary knob clockwise to position ‘L’ as indicated on the reel).
WARNING: If you fail to hold down the brake device and the reel ratchet is unlocked,
your kite can (and will in moderate to strong winds) quickly soar higher on its own which
could cause injury so ALWAYS remember to fi rst, push the brake device fi rmly, second,
unlock the reel ratchet lock device (by twisting the rotary knob counter-clockwise to
position ‘R’ as indicated on the reel) and third, release the pressure on the brake device
by a small amount so the line unwinds steadily.
Camera Kite Deployment
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When you are ready to reel your kite back in, simply leave the reel ratchet lock device in the
locked position and use the wind/unwind handle to bring your kite down. Note that your kite
may become unstable when it comes within 20 metres (65 feet) of the ground because the
wind is often more turbulent at lower altitudes, especially when your kite is being fl own inland
with obstacles such as trees, buildings or hills in the vicinity up to 800 metres (2650 feet) away.
When your kite becomes unstable, try to walk towards your kite (downwind) whilst you keep
reeling in the line until you can reach and securely take hold of the bridle line with your gloved
hand and then when the nose of your kite is within reach, take hold of that, again with your
gloved hand in order to fi nalise the secure landing of your kite.
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Put your kite on the ground with the bridle (‘Camera Kite’ printed side) facing down and with the
nose of the kite facing upwind before you undo the clip from the metal bridle ring, then remove
the spreader spar from the spreader spar pockets but leave it in the two guiding loops before
you roll-up your kite and store it safely in the long lightweight kite storage bag.
