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4. eleMeNTS Of kITeSuRfING
a. 5-line relaunch
Prima Donna/Wild Thing: After dropping, the kite generally floats on the leading edge. Make sure you are perfectly hooked into your harness. Simply pull
the 5th line until the profile tilts backwards. Don’t pull too much, so the full canopy doesn’t touch the water. This would hinder a fast and easy relaunch.
Around 45 degrees is adequate. Now pull one of the backlines so the kites tip is able to catch wind. Patiently wait until the kite starts to crawl to the wind
window edge and slowly release the 5th line which should still be under tension. The 5th line should be completely released when kite erects itself vertically.
Pull one side of the bar so the kite launches skywards and your kite is relaunched and ready for further action. We recommend to pull the 5th line above
the bar at the Clamcleat, this is easier, clearer and safer because the pulled line is away with a safe distance from your body. The handling with the 5th line
is so much easier than below the QR.
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