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2018 CONTROL SYSTEM USER MANUAL
HOW TO
STEERING
This is a partial list of techniques to be remembered and applied. Be certain to always take
instruction from a professional.
KEY POINTS TO REMEMBER
• When practicing steering a kite on land, always remember that your kite has extreme
power. Be prepared. We suggest you develop your kite handing skills on land with a
trainer kite, and then move to the water for further practice using the “body dragging”
techniques with your power kite.
• When fi rst learning to fl y your kite, always keep your eyes on the kite.
• Steer slowly. Do not make any abrupt motions with the control bar.
• Keep in mind the power of the kite.
• Never turn the control bar like a car steering wheel. It is ineffective for steering the kite and
may actually cause the kite to become out of control.
Steering the Kite to the Left
• Hold the bar with both hands, shoulder distance apart.
• With your eyes on the kite, slightly pull on the control bar with
your left hand, pulling it toward your body.
• This will allow your left arm to bend and your right arm to ex-
tend. Keeping one arm extended is important; do not pull both
arms toward your body at the same time.
• Pull slowly. The quicker your movements, the faster the kite will
turn and the more power it will create.
• Once the kite starts to turn, it will continue to turn left unless
you “tell it” otherwise.
• Be ready to steer the kite in the other direction.
Steering the Kite to the Right
• Hold the bar with both hands, shoulder distance apart.
• With your eyes on the kite, slightly pull on the control bar with
your right hand, pulling it toward your body.
• This will allow your right arm to bend and your left arm to ex-
tend. Keeping one arm extended is important; do not pull both
arms toward your body at the same time.
• Pull slowly. The quicker your movements, the faster the kite will
turn and the more power it will create.
• Once the kite starts to turn, it will continue to turn right unless
you tell it otherwise.
• Be ready to steer the kite in the other direction.
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