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MANUAL FOR SETTING UP YOUR KITE
The kites from the factory have not been pre- flown. more help here : http://kite.i8.com/kite_instructions/kite_instruction.htm The flying lines may need to be set up properly. Please see the diagrams below to tune your kite and get it ready for flight.
Therefore
when you fly your kite for the first time , please set it up and tune it in low
winds (under 9 knots)
TO PACK AWAY YOUR KITE,OPEN THE MIDDLE TRAILING
EDGE OPENING AND PULL OUT INNER TUBE FROM MIDDLE OF THE TRAILING EDGE TO
RELEASE AIR.
Winding lines in a
figure of eight pattern helps keep the on the bar.
When filling the kite with air unzip (keep the inner tube inside ) and make sure there is a clear passage for the air to go into the kite. When at least half full zip up. the rest of the air will fill up when you launch the kite.
When you launch the kite if not completely filled with air, it will not fly properly and hang low in the window. This is normal. Work it from side to side, or hold it at the edge of the window, and it will fill within a few seconds. You will know that there is enough air in it, as it will begin to perform well and will sit well in the neutral position above your head.
ADJUSTING THE ANGLE OF ATTACK ON YOUR KITE:
.
LE= line to the leading edge, (front of the
kite)
-when the loop is at knot "b" the kite will fly upwind easier and
have more lift.
-when at knot "a" the kite will have more drag and have more pull in
lighter winds.
-please note that knots "A" and "B" can be loosened and
adjusted to a perfect position to tune the kite properly.
-if you find that your kite is not flying properly take some time to slide the
loop to 1 of 4 positions... before "B" ; over "B" ;
before "A" ; and over "A"
By moving the loop to the next knot will change the angle of attack of the kite which may favor better performance in various winds.
How to attach the safety line...
Test the angle of
attack by holding the AOA loop (diagram above)and launching the kite. It should
sit overhead when properly inflated as the picture shows. TIP to get air into the cells
quickly , hold the
kite by the front lines “A” long
lines.(the lines that lead to the front vents) Thjs will allow air to enter the
vents quickly . Then when inflated, move your grip to the AOA loop.
PUT SAND
ALONG THE TRAILING EDGE AND OPEN VENT TO LET SOME AIR IN. WHEN SLIGHTLY FILLED
-ZIP UP -check lines are untangled
AND BEGIN FLYING
If the kite –once
inflated does not stay overhead –then move the knots or slider toward the LE
(leading edge )
Tuning your kite is
part of kite flying.
The following is for 5.7m, 7.5m, 9m kite set ups without pulley systems
12 + 15 m kites
moving the bar away from you depowers the
kite.
Pulling the bar towards you (and hooking in
to the harness line) powers up the kite as it pulls in the back of the kite and
sheets it in like a sail.
TIP. When you pull the bar to turn the kite -you
should see the one brake line pull in to make the kite turn faster. If the
brakes are too tight - the kite will not fly above your head, then loosed the
brakes a little by adjusting the knot.
TIP Get a friend to hold the kite when setting up the kite for the first time.
Once you get enough air into the kite - fly it and make sure the AOA is set right (ie the kite sits overhead without lofting (overpitching and collapsing) or falling back.
Make sure the brakes are not too tight which may inhibit performance.
The once the kite sits in the air well, bring it down to the ground to set the brakes. One way of doing this is to get someone to hold the bar while you do the following - flip the kite over so the nose is facing down into the ground and the trailing edge is facing upward. Now adjust the brake lines so they are tight enough for the kite NOT to begin reversing while you tighten the brakes. MORE HELP HERE: http://kite.i8.com/kite_instructions/kite_instruction.htm
