Fig. 12.a: Light Wind Landing
In lighter winds, pull evenly on both brake lines and the kite will back down to
the ground
(see Fig. 12.a).
In stronger winds, the safety straps on your wrist lets you easily de-power and
land the kite whenever you want. Whenever you let go of the handles, the kite
will collapse and settle to the ground. Wait till the kite is laying in a safe position
on the ground, remove the safety straps from your wrists and secure the kite
by pushing the ground stake through webbing loop at the quick-disconnect as
shown
(see Fig. 12.b).
Brake Line Adjustment
To fine-tune your Tensor you can adjust the length of the brake lines that control
the bottom edge of the wing. This may also become necessary over time as the
main flying lines stretch slightly. The brake lines can be shortened or lengthened
by moving the lark’s head knots that connect the flying lines to the handles and
to the kite’s bridle. We suggest you become familiar with the flying characteris-
tics of the kite before making these tweaks, as precise adjustment is based on
experience and personal preference. The length of the brake lines should be
adjusted at the knot ladder at the end of the brake bridle. Factory setting is on
the third knot
(see Fig. 13). This should be good to start with in bar mode and in
handle mode.
Bar mode: when you fly your Tensor on the bar the brake should be quite loose
for best maneuverability. It is important that the brake lines hang loosely even
in the tightest turn. If you notice that the lines do get tight in turns move the loop
on the knot ladder to a looser position. If you are having difficulties to reverse
launch your Tensor move the loop to a tighter position.
Handle mode: If the brake lines are (always) tight when you fly the kite you
should move the loop to a looser position. If pulling in the brake line with the
handle does not cause the kite to turn move the loop to a tighter position. You
should be able to reverse launch the kite by pulling the brake lines. If that is not
the case move the loop to a tighter position on the knot ladder.
Adjusting the brake lines in handle mode does require some experience. Allow
yourself some time to find out which settings work best for you.
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