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  • Page 2 Peter Lynn is here to help you pursue your dream, making you go beyond yourself. Are you ready to achieve your ultimate challenge? Peter Lynn has been taking challenges from the early days of the sport.
  • Page 3: Safety Instructions

    • Do not alter, modify or change this product. Repairs should be done by a profes- sional kite repair shop, sail repair shop, or by the Peter Lynn company. Safe traction kiting: • A traction kite is not a toy and should not be flown by inexperienced persons and certainly not by children.
  • Page 4: Minimum Power

    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 3-line trainer kite 3-line traction kite (with safety release harness loop) 1. Top skin 2. Lower skin 3. Air inlets 4. Velcro bridle loop 5. Leading edge 6. Profiles 7. Left top bridle 8. Left bridle loop 9. Right top bridle 10.
  • Page 6 SEttinG uP yOur kitE Find a good location to set the kite up. Take the kite out of the bag and un- The three bridle loops are secured Starting at the kite, slowly walk When finished unwinding your flying fold the kite. Lay the kite down with together in the Velcro tag in the backwards while unwinding your lines, make sure the lines have a little...
  • Page 7 SafEty rELEaSE (3-LinE traCtiOn kitE OnLy) If you are flying a 3-line traction kite, it is important you are aware how to acti- vate your safety release and re-attach the release system after using it. We recommend to test the safety system when using the kite for the first time so you are aware how the complete system works, how to activate it and how to recover the kite after activating it. Never be afraid to use it because it can save your life! We recommend to check if your quick releases are in working order before every launch!
  • Page 8 LaunChinG - Self launch 3-LinE traCtiOn kitE OnLy Make sure the kite is still secured Stand at the position so your flying Check again if the area is clear of You can stop walking when the kite from blowing away by some sand on lines are at about 45 degrees to the people.
  • Page 9 StEErinG yOur kitE LOOPinG yOur kitE Pull on the left side of the bar and the Pull on the right side of the bar and Pull on the left side of the bar and Undo the twist by pulling on the kite will turn left.
  • Page 10: Safety System

    SafEty SyStEM Both the 3-line trainer kite and 3-line traction kite are fitted with a safety Always use the wrist leash when kite flying! system allowing you to instantly lose all power of the kite, without losing the When accidentally letting go of the bar without the leash attached to your kite itself. After activating the safety system, the kite slowly moves toward the wrist, the kite may fly off endangering other kite flyers or bystanders downwind.
  • Page 11 rELaunChinG yOur kitE 3-LinE traCtiOn kitE OnLy After crashing your kite with its lead- You can relaunch it with the use of Once it is in the air, pull in one side of When the kite has completely turned ing edge down, it is recommended to the Life line.
  • Page 12: Troubleshooting

    trOubLEShOOtinG Problem Probable cause Explanation Solution Kite does not want Is there sufficient wind? 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 very difficult to fly your kite properly.
  • Page 13 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 edge and shake it a bit.
  • Page 14: Care And Maintenance

    • Do not rig on rough terrain. Stay far away from sharp items that could dam- age your kite, such as seashells, trees, washed up wood or fences. 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 15: Warranty

    - or write to - the national Peter Lynn distributor. If there is no Peter Lynn tives including, but not limited to, administrators and executors. The foregoing...
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