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Summary of Contents for Flexifoil SKYTIGER Series
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
SKYTIGER INSTRUCTIONS Contents Contents page 1 Safety pages 2-3 Bag Contents page 4 The Wind page 5 Flying Lines pages 6-7 Kite set up overview page 8 Setting up your SKYTIGER: pages 9 - 11 - Connecting the flying lines to the kite pages 9 - 10 - Connecting the flying lines to the handles page 11... - Page 3 Do not fly under the influence of alcohol or mind altering drugs. LEARNING: Always learn to fly with a smaller traction kite, such as a Flexifoil Power kite, before attempting to fly a large and powerful traction kite. Beginners should learn to fly traction kites in light winds.
- Page 4 SKYTIGER INSTRUCTIONS Safety LOCATION: Do not fly your kite near overhead power cables, roads, airports, cars, railways, people or animals. Always select safe launching and landing areas free of people and obstacles. Stay away from other unsecured kites and lines on the ground as a kite can re-launch itself at any time. Disable your kite and lines on the ground when not in use.
- Page 5 SKYTIGER INSTRUCTIONS Bag Contents Your Skytiger bag should contain the following items. If your pack is not complete, please contact your dealer immediately. skytiger...
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Page 6: The Wind
SKYTIGER INSTRUCTIONS The Wind THE WIND: Before using your kite, it is important that you have a basic understanding of the wind as well as the terminology used in describing the different conditions. You will find that these terms are frequently referred to in warnings and instructions, so please take some time to familiarise yourself with them. -
Page 7: Flying Lines
The type of traction activities you want to get involved in Your body weight Your skill level The wind conditions. If you need further help, please contact your dealer or Flexifoil International. Please use the line table below to select the most suitable lines for you. RECREATIONAL HEAVY USE... - Page 8 SKYTIGER INSTRUCTIONS Flying lines LINE LENGTH: Skytigers are designed to perform well on line lengths of between 25 and 40 metres. Your choice will depend on the activity and the local conditions. Inland sites are usually prone to gusty winds and turbulence caused by obstacles. In these conditions it is advisable to use 40 metre lines to allow the kite to fly in ‘clean’...
- Page 9 SKYTIGER INSTRUCTIONS Kite Set Up Overview Safety Leading edge Trailing edge Main bridle left Brake bridle left skytiger...
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Page 10: Setting Up Your Skytiger
Setting Up Your SKYTIGER SETTING UP YOUR SKYTIGER: The Flexifoil Skytiger is a four-line traction kite. Four lines will give you much more control over the kites performance than two lines, and therefore, they are more popular for traction activities. - Page 11 (Please note: If you have purchased Flexifoil flying lines, the sleeving has been colour coded for easy identification of the line breaking strain. If you have not purchased Flexifoil lines, it is usually fairly easy to tell by eye, which lines to use as the main lines and which to use as the brake lines.
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Page 12: Connecting The Flying Lines To The Handles
SKYTIGER INSTRUCTIONS Setting Up Your SKYTIGER CONNECTING THE FLYING LINES TO THE HANDLES: When you are attaching a set of lines for the You will notice that each handle has two first time, we recommend that you use these “leader” lines (main and brake) which both knots. -
Page 13: Flying Your Skytiger
SKYTIGER INSTRUCTIONS Flying Your SKYTIGER FLYING YOUR SKYTIGER: GENERAL POINTS: Before you attempt to fly your Skytiger ensure that your chosen flying site is of a suitable size and free from obstructions and people (see “Safety First” on page 3). We strongly recommend that you make your first flights in light and steady winds to get used to the power and flying characteristics of the kite. -
Page 14: Launching (Self-Launch In Strong Winds)
SKYTIGER INSTRUCTIONS Flying Your SKYTIGER LAUNCHING: (Self launch in strong winds) This procedure is largely the same as self-launching in light winds but you must launch the kite from the edge of the window, not the centre. The kite will be fully powered up in strong winds, so make sure you keep the kite near to the edge of the Wind Window when launching. -
Page 15: Assisted Launch
SKYTIGER INSTRUCTIONS Flying Your SKYTIGER ASSISTED LAUNCH: If you have someone to help you launch, make sure that they understand what you want them to do, before launching your kite. Initial launches are best done at the edge of the wind window. Steer the kite up the edge of the wind Get your helper to stand BEHIND the window to the top of the window (above... -
Page 16: Turning/Steering
SKYTIGER INSTRUCTIONS Flying Your SKYTIGER TURNING/STEERING: When learning, it is best to make gentle left and right turns at the top of the wind window to get used to your kite. If you fly through the centre of the wind window, the power of the kite will increase significantly and could cause you difficulties. -
Page 17: Stopping Or Reversing
SKYTIGER INSTRUCTIONS Flying Your SKYTIGER STOPPING OR REVERSING: You can stop the kite in mid air by pulling on both brake lines together. Do not pull on the main lines. This action changes the aerodynamics of the kite and can also reverse the kite. Fine adjustments of braking and reversing will enable you to put the kite just where you want it in the wind window. -
Page 18: After Landing
SKYTIGER INSTRUCTIONS Flying Your SKYTIGER LANDING: (cont.) If the kite lands nose (Leading Edge) down, you can re-launch it by reversing it or flying it “backwards”. Rotate your wrists to pull both brake lines towards you (pull back on the brake lines only). -
Page 19: Packing Away
SKYTIGER INSTRUCTIONS Flying Your SKYTIGER PACKING AWAY: We recommend that you do not disconnect your lines! When you reach the kite and With your kite secured on the ground remove the ground stake and take both handles together in one hand. With your other have wound the first part of the hand, wind all four lines together around the top (foam rubber bridle around your handles,... - Page 20 Any difference in line length can easily be adjusted as follows: Flexifoil Flying line: Untie the sleeved loop on the end of the longer line, slide the sleeving down the line and re-tie to match the length of the shorter line. Any excess line can be cut off and then sealed (melted) with a match or lighter.
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Page 21: Care And Maintenance
We will charge if we have to clean your kite! WARRANTY: At Flexifoil International, we believe in designing and manufacturing our products to the highest possible standards. We pride ourselves on our outstanding quality control but if any of our products fail as a result of defective workmanship or faulty materials, we will replace it free of charge. - Page 22 SKYTIGER INSTRUCTIONS skytiger...
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