Summary of Contents for Peter Lynn ARC Twinskin 2004
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Congratulations on purchasing your Peter Lynn Kite! Using Twin Skin technology this kite sets new standards in jumping, upwind performance and de- power. This manual contains information on how to set up your kite and use it on the water. Its enormous amount of power and lift are potentially dangerous.
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Leading edge Pockets with carbon rods Top skin Velcro outlets Lower skin Air intake Trailing edge vents Top line attachment points Rear line Tips attachment points Putting in and removing sticks The sticks can be taken in and out at the bottom of the pocket. To place them into the pockets: 1.
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Starting off To start flying your kite you need to follow the following procedure: 1. Place the kite on the beach ready to pre-inflate 2. Set up your bar and lines 3. Launch the kite Step 1. Place the kite on the beach ready to pre-inflate 1.
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2. Make sure the lines are free of twist and tangles. Now attach them to the kite as shown on the diagram. One set of lines should be attached to the depower set and to the top attachments on the kite. The other set of lines should be attached to the ends of the bar and to the bottom attachment points on the kite.
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Step 3. Launch the kite Check that there are no sharp objects near the kite, as it may slide a little bit over the sand during launch. 1. Make sure the kite is sufficiently pre-inflated. Failure to do so will result in the kite to collapse during take off.
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The launch Make sure the far top and rear line lie over The tip will come up further. Once the kite is the lowerskin of the kite and slowly pull the tip off the ground keep the rear lines slightly up.
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Using the bar The power of your kite can easily be controlled with the bar. When the depower loop is hooked in, the bar can slide over the depower line which changes the angle of attack causing the kite to produce more or less power. When sheeting out the bar the power When pulling in the bar the power of of the kite decreases.
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Top/Rear line adjustments Adjusting your lines is very important. These are some guidlines that might help you adjust your kite: • If the kite stalls frequently, your rear lines are too tight. Shorten the lines on the top attachments of the kite. •...
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Tip on tip 1. The kite lies on the water 2. Pull the rear line of the 3..regaining its shape. tip on tip. bottom tip. The kite will open Now just steer the kite off up... the water. Kite on its leading edge 1.
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Also check that the loops are still tied on correctly. (see image on the right) • Pockets: Regularly check both ends of the pocket for wear. If there are problems please contact Peter Lynn Kiteboarding for the best solution.
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• do not jump off hills and cliffs More about Peter Lynn products There is a whole range of products available from Peter Lynn. For more info on these products, extra tips and tricks, or any other questions, please visit: www.peterlynnproducts.com or...
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