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8.1. FLYING THE KITE IN THE ZENITH
Flysurfer kites are at their most stable in the zenith! At the same time, in the zenith you
are in the highest danger of being lifted. Thanks to the huge depower effect, this danger is
clearly lower than with other kites with less depower.
8.2. BEING LIFTED ON THE BEACH
It is important to leave enough space downwind of you and to constantly keep an eye on the
weather. If you “park” the kite at the edge of the wind window you can avoid being lifted. If
a strong gust catches you unaware, directly use the safety system by pulling the quick re-
lease at the Depowerloop to reduce the lift. Make sure there is enough tension on the lines
to avoid the kite overflying and a possible front stall. Intercept your landing, when the kite
is in the zenith, by powering up. If you get lifted up very high, keep the kite as still as possib-
le and fully Depowered (pull yellow strap if necessary) in its zenith (facing the wind). Don’t
panic! You actually have a small paraglider on top of you and you will be able to control your
flight with gentle steering impulses. The Quick Release must be pulled upon landing.
8.3. KITE OVERFLIES (DANGER OF FRONTSTALL)
If your kite over-flies (e.g. in gusty conditions), it is possible to get it back by either powe-
ring up or steering it to the side. It may be possible to power up more by pulling in the thick
steering-leader-lines/backlines,. If you cannot prevent the kite from over-flying, the kite
may front stall. Your Flysurfer kite is however, very stable, so this will rarely be the case.
8.4. KITE IS “LUFFING“
When your kite tips over the leading edge, this is called a front stall. Happily, you are the
owner of a Flysurfer kite and you will very rarely experience this. If the kite is in danger of
“luffing”, you can sometimes open the kite again. If this is simply too dangerous leeward,
you should eventually unhook and let go of the Bar or pull the Quick Release. However, hold
the Quick Release of the safety in your hand, if you must separate from the kite because
of a dangerous obstacle. There should be no persons leeward of you! A kite which opens in
the power zone can develop enormous forces which can exceed the strength limits of the
kite, trapeze and rider! If conditions are simply too much for your abilities, you should leave
the water immediately.
8.5. KITE IS ABOUT TO IMPACT ON LAND OR WATER
If the kite hits the ground or water at speed in the middle of the power-zone, it is possible
that it will explode, especially if you don’t let up on the pull of the kite. Try to avoid crashing,
ease off from the pull and steer so that at least the impact is not a frontal one. Fortunately,
all actual closed Flysurfer kites have overpressure valves, and the quick discharge of over-
pressure makes them lighter & more robust than other kite systems on the market.
9. RELAUNCHING THE KITE FROM THE WATER
There are different ways of relaunching a Flysurfer kite from the water. Here we descri-
be a few. On our homepage www.flysurfer.com or on our DVD you will find some videos with
further techniques for relaunching the kites.
9.1. TRAILING EDGE DOWN
If the kite is laying with the trailing edge on the water, simply fully Depower
(pull the trimmer if emergency) and it will launch by itself.
9.2. LEADING EDGE DOWN
If the kite is laying with the leading edge on the water, you‘ve various options to relaunch it.
Important: Don’t be tempted to turn the bar because of the crossed Flying Lines.
The green Side of the Bar should still be on your right!
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