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8. Jumping with current FLYSURFER kites
There are many different ways of jumping. The kites jump very direct and simple.
They have particular stability, which lets the kites sail on for some time and that gives
them the chance to catch themselves. Ride with medium speed at about 90° to the
wind. Steer the kite fast and fully depowered into its zenith and then back hard
(around 11:00 to 11:30). Wait until the kite has passed the zenith and then power up
the kite to its maximum.
Before you lose the edge fully power up and jump up simultaneously and steer the
kite into the zenith. Shortly before you land depower in the direction you are going, in
order to land smoothly.
Especially when using the PSYCHO², it is important not to fly the kite too
aggressively to the opposite wind window, because it will be very difficult to regain
control and land smoothly.
9. Kite-control in extreme situations
Dangerous situations can often be avoided in advance. It is very important to stick to
some basic safety guidelines and if in doubt, not to launch the kite.
If however you find yourself in an extreme situation, it is important not to panic and
react quickly and decisively. We strongly recommend that you practice the use of the
Quick Release in order to automate the procedure. This way you will react faster and
remain in control.
9.1. Flying the kite in the zenith
FLYSURFER kites are at their most stable in the zenith! However, that’s also where
you are in the greatest danger of being lifted. The kites are also very stable at the
edge of the wind window, when there is enough wind.
9.2. 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 release at the depowerloop before you are too high to use it. If you
are too high to use the QR, you can only depower the kite as much as possible to
reduce its lift. If the Kite tries to luff, keep tension in the backlines. When the kite is in
the zenith and you are about to touch down, gently power up to soften your landing.
If you get lifted up very high, keep the kite as still as possible and fully depowered
(pull yellow strap if necessary) in its zenith (leading edge facing the wind).
Don’t panic! You actually have a small paraglider over top of you and you will be
able to control your flight with gentle steering impulses.
The Quick Release has to be pulled immediately after touching down.
As already mentioned before, it is absolutely necessary to keep an eye on the
weather in conditions upwind and obtain weather information, in order to avoid
being lifted. If you choose to ignore this information, you may suffer severe
injuries!
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