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6.3. From the edge of the wind window
The launch from the edge of the wind window should be the standard method for
launching a FLYSURFER kite. The main advantage being that you won’t get dragged
downwind as you would when launching out of the power-zone. This can be quite
dangerous in strong winds and with lack of space downwind.
From the edge of the wind window by weighing the kite down
Lay out the kite parallel to the wind and weigh down the upwind wingtip with sand (or
other none piercing or blunt objects). Now position yourself about 30° upwind of the
kite. Hook into the sand-free SAFETY-LEASH and the depowerloop and slowly
tension the downwind flying-line by steering the bar. Slowly move downwind as the
kite starts to inflate. At some point the kite will start to stand upright on its wingtip,
now slowly steer it upwards along the edge of the window into the zenith. Now all you
have to do is shake off any remaining sand, which you used to weigh down the kite.
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