RELAUNCHING A LIQUID FORCE SLE BRIDLE KITE ON WATER, GROUND AND SNOW
SUPPORTED LEADING EDGE SETUP
To relaunch our SLE Kites with the leading edge
down, start by allowing the kite to align and rest straight
downwind. Initiate relaunch by pulling in on one outside leader
line, about 1 arm length. Hold this leader line steady without
releasing it.
Continue holding leader line in tight as the SLE bridle rotates the
kite onto on wingtip and towards the edge of the wind window.
Continue to hold the same outside line as kite moves towards the
edge of the wind and into relaunch position.
With the kite rotated to flying position and at the edge of the
wind window, steer the kite upwards while pushing the bar
away from you and sheeting out (depowering) the kite. This will put
the tension onto the SLE bridle, allowing the kite to fly forward
Fly the kite up and out of the water along the edge of the window
into the neutral position. Check your gear, leash and depower
system, and continue kiteboarding!
STEP 1. STEP 2.
STEP 3. STEP 4.
HYBRID 5TH LINE SETUP
In Light wind or on sheltered water, our 5th line kites uses the
5th line to initiate relaunch. With kite leading edge down, straight
downwind of rider, intitiate relaunch by pulling in on 5th line. Pull
in 5th line until kite comes to rest on it’s back.
With kite on it’s back, straight downwind, initiate relaunch by
pulling in on one outside leader line. Pull in 1 arm length of
leader line and hold while kite begins to rotate and move into
relaunch position at the edge of the wind window.
Continue holding an arm length of leader
line as kite rotates up onto wingtip and
moves towards the edge of the window.
Keep holding constant tension and allow
kite to move completely to the edge of the
wind window.
STEP 1. STEP 2.
STEP 3.
STEP 5.
STEP 4.
With kite now at the edge of the wind
window and in flying position, push the bar
away to sheet out the kite and allow the
front and 5th lines to have tension, allowing
the kite to fly forward and into the air.
Fly the kite up and out of the water along
the edge of the window into the neutral
position. Check your gear, leash and
depower system, and continue kiteboarding!
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RELAUNCHING A LIQUID FORCE 5TH LINE KITE ON WATER, GROUND AND SNOW
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