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LAUNCHING
The helper begins from the center of the kite and holds mul-
tiple air intakes into the wind. As the kite fills, the helper slowly
works his hands down the leading edge of the kite letting the
inflated parts of the kite rise up. The bottom tip should not be
touching the ground anymore.
Tip:
Pre-fill the kite properly!
As soon as the kite is inflated and you are ready, give the
helper the thumbs up signal that he can let go. Make sure to
once again check whether all lines run freely before doing this.
If the kite is threatening to collapse over the assistant, you
can either walk downwind, or the assistant upwind.
Note:
Get aligned with the wind, the helper retains his position
and is not moving around.
Pay attention that the downwind wingtip does not fold over
upwind.
Release the kite from the sand or object securing it with a
step backwards away from the kite and carefully steer it.
Tip:
You can prevent the lines getting caught around the bot-
tom wingtip by folding over the tip once more and securing the
second fold with e.g. sand.
04.02 Edge of the wind window
with a helper on a Foilkite
It is important that your helper is experienced with this tech-
nique and you have explained them how it‘s done.
Position kite and helper exactly on the edge of the window.
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