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3. Rigging The Kite
The kite is supplied ready to fly, all you need to do is unpack it and lay it out.
For safety reasons you must check the lines each time before launching the kite.
For this purpose, spread the kite out on the ground with the trailing edge facing
upwind and secure the trailing edge with a sufficient amount of snow or rocks.
The kite’s leading edge is now pointing downwind. Now unwind the lines from
the bar while walking upwind. Put the bar on the ground with the red side to the
left. The lines must run free and untangled from the bar to the kite. Untwist the
lines if necessary.
Attaching The Safety Leash
After securing the kite on the ground with sufficient weights on the trailing
edge and untangling the lines you must attach the safety line before launching
the kite.
3. Rigging The Kite