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9.3. Kite “over-flies“
If your kite over-flies (e.g. in gusty conditions), it is possible to get it back by either
powering up or steering it to the side. It may be possible to power up more by pulling
on one of the steering-leader-lines, than when powering up with the bar. If you
cannot prevent the kite from over-flying, the kite may collapse. Your FLYSURFER
kite is very stable, so this will rarely happen.
9.4. Kite collapses
If the kite collapses, this is called front-stall or luff. Fortunately, you have a
FLYSURFER kite and you will notice this phenomenon more often when watching
other kites. If a kite luffs it is best to unhook and to let go of the bar (if that’s not
possible pull the Quick Release) in order to land it in safety-mode. A kite that re-
opens in the middle of the power-zone can develop enormous forces, which can
exceed the structural limits of harness, kite or rider. If the kite collapses whilst riding,
it is most likely that the conditions are too gusty for your ability and you are better off
waiting for the conditions to improve.
9.5. Kite is about to impact on land or water
If the kite hits the ground or water at speed in the middle of the power-zone, it is
possible that it will explode, especially if you don’t release the kite’s pull. In these
situations try to unhook in time and let go of the bar (pull Quick Release if
necessary). If you haven’t got enough time for this, actively reduce as much pull in
the lines as possible before impact, so it isn’t a frontal impact.
Fortunately, all current closed FLYSURFER kites have overpressure valves or
flexible elements (TPU), so that the short discharge of overpressure makes them
lighter and more robust than any other kite system on the market. The absorption of
the overpressure is released from the open cells at the front and on the sides of the
COOL. However, the kites are still not indestructible, just like you. So don’t go over
the top.
9.6. Kite doesn’t immediately land after safety deployment
The new safety was optimized for less rest pull, and the wingtips fold in when in
safety-mode, in order to minimize the wind attack area. That’s why the kite doesn’t
land backwards as quickly, which reduces the force on the kite.
The kite shouldn’t be kept on the beach when in safety-mode, because it could
launch if a gust of wind catches it. Whoever wants to land the kite precisely
downwind in the lower wind range, can pull on the leader-lines to force the kite to
back-stall and land. It is important not to let go of the leader-lines in the power-zone,
because this would result in a power-zone start.