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Start
Launch and land
here if there
is a lot of wind
Zenith
Power zone
The possible flight area of a kite
or parafoil is called the wind window.
The wind provides the greatest pulling force
at the center of the wind window. The pull
drops off at the edges. The park and initial po-
sition for use is located directly above the pilot
in the zenith.
When launching, the foil is flown from the
ground in the center of the wind window up
into the zenith. The foil almost reaches its
maximum pulling force during this flight into
the zenith. Therefore, before launching, check
that the lines are laid correctly according to the
wind direction and that the foil size was chosen
correctly for the wind strength.
To control the foil, pull on one handle in the
desired direction. If you pull on the right handle,
then the foil makes a right curve. If you pull on
the left handle, the foil makes a left curve. If
you hold the handles level to each other, the foil
remains on a straight flight path.
If you tip a handle while pulling it, the action
is intensified. Thus, the lower end of the handle
is pulled toward the pilot, which shortens the
brake line. By combining pulling and tipping,
the kite can be controlled well and fly in all
desired directions.
Flying and using
the lower Lines
The safety system (kite killer) makes it possible
for you to release the handles in dangerous
situations without losing your kite. HQ recom-
mended to try out this function several times so
your reflexes will be formed, and you will gain
confidence with this maneuver
We recommend the use of this system!
In order to use it, fasten the left and right strap
around the respective wrist. Do not fasten it
too loosely, in order to prevent slipping over the
hand. Now you can release the handles during
the flight. The system will activate the brake lines
and depower the kite. Then the kite will land.
The safety system
kite-killer
The handles are held at their upper ends,
directly below where the power lines feed in.
The brake lines (below) hang through
loosely. To launch the foil, pull on both handles
simultaneously. If the wind is light to moderate,
take a step backwards and pull hard. The foil
lifts from the ground and flies directly upward
into the zenith. Correct deviations in the flight
path by controlling the kite (see section on
controlling)
The foil can carefully be launched on the side
edge of the wind window if there is a strong
wind for the selected foil size. To do this, a helper
should secure the foil. The build-up of foil pull
is significantly less, which means a safer launch
and less stress on the material.
Wind
Larks Head
Knot