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T R O U B L E S H O O T I N G

Kite does not want 

to fly

Are there any obstacles disturbing 

the wind? 

Is the kite clear of sand and water? 

Is your Life line the correct length? 

Your kite needs a bit of wind to get going. If the wind is too light it is 

Winds can easily get reduced by large obstacles like buildings, trees, 

hills or dunes.

Wet kites, or kites with a lot of sand in it are hard to fly. 

line is too tight, the kite may not want to fly .

control

Kite does not fly 

smooth

Are you holding your bar the right 

way around? 

Is the kite clear of sand and water? 

Are your bridles and flying lines free 

of tangles? 

Are any parts on the bar hooking 

behind each other? 

Are your left and right flying line the 

same length? 

Holding the bar the wrong way around makes steering your kite very 

Wet kites, or kites with a lot of sand in it are hard to fly. 

Bridle lines can easily get caught behind the bridle loops or parts of 

the kite. Tangled or twisted bridles or flying lines may make steering 

If any parts of the bar hook behind each other the kite may not steer 

properly.

Are there any obstacles disturbing 

the wind? 

Is the kite clear of sand and water? 

Is your kite damaged?

the kite from flying properly.

Winds can easily get disturbed by large obstacles like buildings, trees, 

hills or dunes, making the kite fly less smooth.

Wet kites, or kites with a lot of sand in it may start to shake in flight.

Damaged kites may change the 

 behaviour of the kite.

Fly your kite with more wind.

Choose a better location or fly with 

 wind direction.

Dry kite. Remove any sand or water. 

Check kite and get it repaired if 

necessary.

Fly your kite with more wind.

Choose a better location or fly with 

 wind direction.

Remove any sand or water.

Shorter flying lines by moving the 

knots on leader lines on the bar.

Make sure the bar is the right way up.

Remove any sand or water. 

Check bridle lines and correct bridle 

if necessary.

Undo tangles from flying lines.

properly.

Check the lines are the same length, 

adjust the knots on the side leader 

lines on the bar if necessary.

Problem

Probable cause

Explanation

Solution

TROUBLESHOOTING

Kite does not want 

to fly

Are there any obstacles disturbing 

the wind? 

Is the kite clear of sand and water? 

Is your Life line the correct length? 

Your kite needs a bit of wind to get going. If the wind is too light it is 

Winds can easily get reduced by large obstacles like buildings, trees, 

hills or dunes.

Wet kites, or kites with a lot of sand in it are hard to fly. 

line is too tight, the kite may not want to fly .

control

Kite does not fly 

smooth

Are you holding your bar the right 

way around? 

Is the kite clear of sand and water? 

Are your bridles and flying lines free 

of tangles? 

Are any parts on the bar hooking 

behind each other? 

Are your left and right flying line the 

same length? 

Holding the bar the wrong way around makes steering your kite very 

Wet kites, or kites with a lot of sand in it are hard to fly. 

Bridle lines can easily get caught behind the bridle loops or parts of 

the kite. Tangled or twisted bridles or flying lines may make steering 

If any parts of the bar hook behind each other the kite may not steer 

properly.

Are there any obstacles disturbing 

the wind? 

Is the kite clear of sand and water? 

Is your kite damaged?

the kite from flying properly.

Winds can easily get disturbed by large obstacles like buildings, trees, 

hills or dunes, making the kite fly less smooth.

Wet kites, or kites with a lot of sand in it may start to shake in flight.

Damaged kites may change the 

 behaviour of the kite.

Fly your kite with more wind.

Choose a better location or fly with

 wind direction.

Dry kite. Remove any sand or wate

Check kite and get it repaired if

necessary.

Fly your kite with more wind.

Choose a better location or fly with

 wind direction.

Remove any sand or water.

Shorter flying lines by moving the 

knots on leader lines on the bar.

Make sure the bar is the right way up

Remove any sand or water. 

Check bridle lines and correct bridle

if necessary.

Undo tangles from flying lines.

properly.

Check the lines are the same leng

adjust the knots on the side leader

lines on the bar if necessary.

Problem

Probable cause

Explanation

Solution

Содержание DEPOWER FOIL KITE

Страница 1: ...PLKB PLKB PLKB FOR DEPOWER FOIL KITES U S E R M A N U A L...

Страница 2: ...ity in all aspects of those products We have the right kites for all kite disciplines for any terrain and for all conditions All this is realized by a passionate crew of kite sports enthusiasts and we...

Страница 3: ...ite is not a toy and should not be flown by inexperienced persons and certainly not by children Learn to fly kites by starting in light winds with a small sized kite Never use any type of kite or this...

Страница 4: ...flying your kite it is very important to understand the wind window also known as the power zone and where the kite will create the least power edge of the window and zenith MAXIMUM POWER MINIMUM POWE...

Страница 5: ...rimary quick release 28 Safety leash 29 Secondary quick release 6 Stop Go safety system O V E R V I E W T E R M I N O L O G Y 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27...

Страница 6: ...a should be free of kiteflyers or other people Also make sure there are no sharp objects on the ground to prevent any damage to your kite STEP 2 PREPARING YOUR KITE AND BRIDLES Take the kite out of th...

Страница 7: ...and Life Line Safety flying line For Rear flying lines Starting at the kite slowly walk backwards while unwinding your lines Walk in the opposite direction of the wind this prevents line tangles and e...

Страница 8: ...can save your life We recommend to check if your quick releases are in working order before every launch Re connecting the primary safety release Activating the primary quick release Re connect the pr...

Страница 9: ...Check if your quick releases are in working order before every launch Regularly rinse your bar and safety systems with tap water Activating the secondary quick release Re connecting the secondary qui...

Страница 10: ...u n c h w i t h H e l p e r upward Steer the kite towards the edge of the wind window and slowly let it fly up to the zenith LAUNCHING Self launch 45 o Make sure the kite is still secured from blowing...

Страница 11: ...using the kite to produce more or less er Normal steering S T E E R I N G D E P O W E R I N G P O W E R I N G To make the kite turn pull on one side of the bar When pushing the bar away the power of t...

Страница 12: ...safety line is not tangled or hooked behind any part of the bar or your body If you are flying your kite with the depower loop hooked in unhook or pull the primary quick release Move towards the bar w...

Страница 13: ...E To relaunch your kite with the leading edge down pull on the relaunch handle Once it is in the air pull in one side of When the kite has completely turned around let go of the relaunch handle and gr...

Страница 14: ...y into the kite taking care not to fold the fibers in the leading edge Place your kite in the bag to prevent it from getting damaged LANDING WITH A HELPER SELF LANDING LIGHT WINDS SELF LANDING STRONG...

Страница 15: ...he black stopper balls to adjust the range of adjuster if preferred T O P R E A R L I N E A D J U S T M E N T S In the long term your top lines may stretch from your rear lines To get the best perform...

Страница 16: ...the same length adjust the knots on the side leader lines on the bar if necessary Problem Probable cause Explanation Solution TROUBLESHOOTING Kite does not want to fly Are there any obstacles disturbi...

Страница 17: ...s much as possible then dry your and repeat the action as described above R E M O V I N G S A N D O R O T H E R D I R T F R O M Y O U R K I T E If there is any sand mud or grass in the kite remove it...

Страница 18: ...d to leave part of the bag open to allow fresh air to get in the bag and any remaining traces of moist to dry up Bar care Make sure you regularly check your bar for wear and tear Replace parts w neede...

Страница 19: ...nty statements whether written oral or implied W A R R A N T Y Peter Lynn warrants this product when it is purchased from an authorized Peter Lynn dealer by a retail customer to be free of major defec...

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