Launchingp; Relaunchp - F-One Freeride Series User Manual

LAUNCHING YOUR KITE
Before Launching
Make sure your lines are not tangled and that there are none lying above yours.
Make sure your connectors are not worn out on both extremities (kite / kitebar)
Make sure that you have properly connected your kite leash
Make sure that your quick-release system works and is properly connected to your harness
Make sure the launching area is clear on both sides
Launching (with assistance)
You should always take the time to check your lines are not tangled even if you are
sure that you have set them up correctly. This check is necessary.
You should launch your kite from the edge of the flying window, which means the
wind should come from one of your sides (right or left). Move around a bit to gauge
the power in the kite. Your lines should be perpendicular to the wind.
Advise your assistant to let go the kite only when properly instructed to do so by you
(show your hand with your thumb up) Your partner should hold the kite by the middle
of the leading edge (near the valves). Under no circumstances should your assistant
try to throw the kite in the air, he/she should just let it go. For your own safety and the
one of the others, choose someone competent enough to help you out.
The launching should not be rushed. Take your time to raise your kite slowly to the
zenith to make sure you are not carried away.
Launching without assistance is not recommended. It is more risky as the kite can
take off while you walk towards it and you will not be able to check if your lines.
LANDING YOUR KITE
Landing your kite with assistance
When you come back to shore, choose a clean area to land your kite. The kite lands as it took off, at
the edge of the flying window. Ask someone to catch your kite by the middle of the leading edge,
never by the tip of the kite. For your safety and the one of others choose someone competent
enough to help you out in this manoeuver.
Landing the kite alone with the Life Line
In case you wish to land your kite alone, all you need to do is activate the release system and the kite
will land safely on the beach down your wind with no power. Make sure you have enough space
around you! The kite will not create any traction when lying on its back on the ground. To get your
kite, do not walk towards it while holding the Life line, the kite may relaunch inverted. You should tie
the Life line to a solid object before going to get
this position, the leading edge of the kite rubbing on the ground may get damaged!
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1. Let go of the bar. Grab the red handle and push it away from you.
2. The bar will slide along the Life line and the kite will turn upside down.
3. The kite will land inverted on its canopy.
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the kite safely. Do not leave the kite too long
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Do not wait for your kite to fall in the water while riding to learn how to relaunch it.
Instead, practise a few times in a safe environment.
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When the kite lays on its leading edge you
need to let go of the bar completely
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When the kite sits on its wing tip, grab the
bar pull gently on the side connected to the
tip which is up in the air. The top back line is
pulled and the kite slides easily to the edge
of the flying window.
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RELAUNCH
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The kite will pivot on its own and travel
slowly towards the edge of the flying
window: this is the auto-relaunch
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Once the kite reaches the edge of the fly-
ing window, you may proceed to the re-
launch. Make sure your chicken loop is
still connected to your harness before you
launch the kite as you may get pulled hard
otherwise.
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