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- Page 2 WELCOME Thank you for buying this Peter Lynn product, and welcome to the World of Peter Lynn, a world of wind driven excitement, where people passionately pursue their dreams. Whether that’s freeriding at a local beach or enjoying the virgin snow on a back country adventure.
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Page 3: Safety Instructions
• Do not alter, modify or change this product. Repairs should be done by a profes- • Make sure you are familiar with the location and local customs and laws before sional kite repair shop, sail repair shop, or by the Peter Lynn company. attempting any kind of kite sports. -
Page 4: The Wind Window
THE WIND WINDOW EDGE OF WIND WINDOW POWER ZONE MINIMUM POWER MAXIMUM POWER Before flying your kite it is very important to understand the ‘wind window’. The image shows where the kite will create the most power (straight downwind, also known as the ‘power zone’) and where the kite will create the least power (edge of the window and zenith). - Page 5 OVERVIEW & TERMINOLOGY 1. Top skin 2. Lower skin 3. Gauze covered air inlets 4. Velcro bridle loop 5. Leading edge 6. Stop & Go safety system 7. Left bridle 8. Left depower bridle 9. Right bridle 10. Right depower bridle 11.
- Page 6 STARTING OFF To start flying your kite you need to follow these steps: Step 1. Finding the right location to launch your kite. Step 2. Preparing your kite and bridles. Step 3. Setting up your bar and lines. Step 4. Checking your safety systems. Step 5.
- Page 7 STEP 3. SETTING UP YOUR BAR AND LINES Starting at the kite, slowly walk When unwinding your Walk back toward the kite with the Attach the flying lines one by one us- backwards while unwinding your lines, make sure the lines have a little lines between your to remove ing larkshead knots.
- Page 8 STEP 4. CHECKING YOUR SAFETY SYSTEMS Before using this kite, please check the manual cupplied with your bar on how The safety system works in two steps: to activate your safety systems and re-attach the safety systems used. We recommend to test the safety system when using the kite for the first time Primary safety - If you need to lose the power of the kite without losing the kite so you are aware how the system works, how to activate it and how to re-attach itself, the primary safety release can be used.
- Page 9 Activating the secondary quick release Re-connecting the secondary quick release To activate your secondary quick release, move the red release in the direction Re-connect the secondary safety release by placing the loop over the stainless of the arrow. steel pin, folding the pin down an sliding the relaese cuff back in place. Make sure the release cuff is sitting right against the ball after reconnecting.
- Page 10 LAUNCHING - Self launch Make sure the kite is still secured Stand at a position so your flying lines Check again if the area is clear of from blowing away by some sand or a kite with a harness, you can hook in are at about 45 degrees to the wind people.
- Page 11 STEERING AND POWER CONTROL STEERING When the depower loop is hooked in, the bar can slide over the depower line, Normal steering Faster steering which gives you more control over the power of the kite and can cause the kite to turn faster when steering.
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Page 12: Safety System
SAFETY SYSTEM Your depower kite is with a safety system allowing you to instantly loose all power of the kite, without losing the kite itself. Always use the safety leash when kite flying! When accidentally letting go of the bar without the leash attached to your harness, the kite may endangering other kite bystanders downwind. - Page 13 REVERSE RELAUNCHING YOUR KITE To relaunch your kite with the Once it is in the air, pull in one side of When the kite has completely turned leading edge down, pull on the around, let go of the relaunch handle relaunch handle.
- Page 14 LANDING WITH A HELPER SELF LANDING (STRONG WINDS) First check if the area is clear of Secure it with some sand or other First check if the area is clear of Secure the safety line to a people. Fly the kite to the ground at suitable weight.
- Page 15 TOP/REAR LINE ADJUSTMENTS In the long term your top lines may stretch from your rear lines. To get the best performance form you kite, it is important to have the between the top and rear lines set correctly. Rear lines too loose Rear lines too tight If the kite steers very slow, with very If the kite steers very direct but does...
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Page 16: Troubleshooting
TROUBLESHOOTING Problem Probable cause Explanation Solution Kite does not want Your kite needs a bit of wind to get going. If the wind is too light it is Fly your kite with more wind. to fly Are there any obstacles disturbing Winds can easily get reduced by large obstacles like buildings, trees, Choose a better location or fly with the wind? - Page 17 REMOVING SAND OR OTHER DIRT FROM YOUR KITE If there is any sand, mud or grass in the kite, remove it to keep your kite flying properly and prevent damages. If the dirt is in the open cells, turn the kite upside down, hold it by the trailing Dirt can also be removed by guiding it towards the smallest tip cell via the Dirt channel along the trailing edge.
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Page 18: Care And Maintenance
If there are problems with your kite or your bar, please contact your Peter Lynn • Secure your kite using soft items like sand or sand bags. Do not use items dealer. -
Page 19: Warranty
Peter Lynn dealer the product was purchased from pacity, apply and be binding upon your heirs, next of kin and any other representa- or call - or write to - the national Peter Lynn distributor. If there is no Peter Lynn distributor in your country, please...
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