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3.3. auTO BleeD sYsTeM (aBs)
Flysurfer kites come with an automatic Auto Bleed System (ABS). It pushes water and dirt
over the openings on the wing tips out and insures that the kite can be restarted even af-
ter a high volume of water has leaked into the kite. With the correct technique, litres of wa-
ter can be bled out
3.4. easY lIne COnneCTOrs (elC)
The Easy Line Connectors enable a quick loosening and connection of the kite’s Flying Lines
to the kite, without reducing the collapse load of the line. That way, it is much easier to put
untangle bridle lines.
In order to connect a line put one ELC in one noose of the two ends to be connected. With
the other loop create a loose anchor knot. Now insert the ELC through the loop of the se-
cond noose (not through the larks-head knot itself) and tighten the anchor knots together.
It is important that the lines all run in the groove of the ELC. Compare the result with the
pictures and check if the connection is tight.
3.5. JeT Flap TeCHnOlOGY ®
Flysurfer kites are equipped since some time nowwith
the trend-setting JET FLAP Technology ® (JFT).
Air is conducted from the bottom sail (pressure area) to the top sail (low-pressure area)
and is blown out with higher speed. The connection is established through jet shaped chan-
nels, which are located in the rear section of the wing. The additional escaping air mass
on the upper sail decelerates the air current displacement, stall occurs later and more lift
with the same area becomes realizable.
When increasing the angle-of-attack, the danger of airflow stall will be minimized.
The result of the delayed stall is a higher power/m². Furthermore, the JET FLAPs decrea-
se luffing,
The effectiveness of the JET FLAP Technology has been proved during flight tests and nu-
merous studies.
3.6. nOse ValVes & DepOWer perFOrManCe enHanCer
Your Flysurfer Kite uses special valves, mounted on the “nose” or leading edge of the kite,
which effectively prevent the profile from buckling when Depowering. The result is a larger
wind window, because of less kite-resistance when Depowering. Thus, performance is en-
hanced. The power/m² is higher and the downwind pull is reduced, which again increases
the flight speed and upwind performance. In the end, this means more fun when kiting.
A distinctive feature of the Speed3 is the Valve placed in the middle. This allows the beha-
viour of the kite to change during Depower (DEPOWER PERFORMANCE ENHANCER). You
can reach the inner side of the Valve by pulling the Valve inside out and adjust the Valve
with the help of the Velcro:
Velcro open/open Valve;
The kite feels faster by depowering and the profile is more effici-
ent in wind. The kite produces more pull because of the increased glide ratio. This adjust-
ment is the preferred adjustment for achieving maximum performance. (Low wind perfor-
mance, hangtime and speed)
Velcro closed/Valve closed:
in closed condition, the profile is dented when depowering and
the ‘depower’ feels more direct, because the kite accelerates less. The structure here is si-
milar to a bow kite. This adjustment is recommended for wave riding, learning new tricks
and for those who prefer a very direct depower effect. The Velcro can be closed in steps to
1/3 open and closed. In this way, you can adjust to your preference.
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