Securing A Single-Skin Kite; Launching; Self Launching At The Edge Of The Wind Window - FLYSURFER PEAK 4 User Manual

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03.03 Securing a Single-Skin Kite

Fold your kite in the middle and let the tips flow out down-
wind. The bottom sail and the bridle will be facing inwards.
Weigh down the kite in the front third of the top sail. This method
prevents the tips from flapping in the wind. Opening the deflate
valve(s) can also help.
Tip: The kite can also be secured using the same method as
the launch. However, it has been proven that the above method
keeps the kite more still in higher winds..
Make sure that the tips are not flapping too much. This can
lead to the bridle tangling. The tips can be additionally secured
with a bit of sand or other suitable object.

04 LAUNCHiNG

Please check not only the wind and weather conditions, but also
all your equipment, especially the safety system before launching.
Do not use any kite outside of its recommended upper wind range.
When launching in strong winds, we recommend that you have an
assistant holding you from the back of your harness. During laun-
ching, always pay attention that your brilde lines do not get caught
on anything or become tangled.
04.01 Self launching at the edge
of the wind window
Lay the kite out 90° to the wind. Fold over the windward
wingtip and secure it near the leading edge.
The kite should be positioned 15-30° downwind of you when
you slowly tension the lines for launch.
Pay attention that the downwind wingtip does not fold over
upwind.