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1. USER MANUAL FOR 3 LINE BRIDLED FOIL KITES NY QU PETER LYNN Passion makes us fly WELCOME Thank you for buying this Peter Lynn product and welcome to the World of Peter Lynn a world of wind driven excitement where people passionately pursue their dreams whether that s freeriding at a local beach or going for the speed record in a deserted salt lake Peter Lynn is here to help you pursue your dream making you go beyond yourself Are you ready to achieve your ultimate challenge Peter Lynn has been taking challenges from the early days of the sport Challenges to come with better products invent new solutions improve perfor mance and build superior quality in every aspect of those products We bring kites for all kite disciplines for all terrains for all conditions All this comes forth from a passionate crew of kite sports enthusiasts and we invite you to join us It s that passion that makes us fly Before any attempt to use this product please ensure you pay full and careful at tention to the contents of this manual While traction kiting is an exciting and fun sport it can be highly dangerous for yourself and others around you especially if the necessary safety precautions are not or only partly taken So please make sure you learn this great sport in a safe way Only then you will progress quickly and enjoy this beautiful sport to the max Enjoy SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS CAUTION Kite powered spor2. ching wind conditions you can hook in the harness loop 3 line traction kite only LAUNCHING Launch with Helper 3 LINE TRACTION KITE ONLY As an alternative to the self launch Stand at the position so your flying The helper now guides the kite When you are confident with the you may also ask someone to hold the lines are at about 45 degrees to the upward wind conditions you can hook in the kite by the leading edge so it is ready wind direction First let the kite fill harness loop 3 line traction kite only to fly off with air and check that you are ready to launch Signal your helper STEERING YOUR KITE Pull on the left side of the bar and the kite will turn left Pull on the right side of the bar and the kite will turn right LOOPING YOUR KITE Pull on the left side of the bar and hold this position The kite will make a full loop counter clockwise After the loop the flying lines are twisted Undo the twist by pulling on the right side of the bar and hold this position The kite will make a full loo clockwise SAFETY SYSTEM Both the 3 line trainer kite and 3 line traction kite are fitted with a safety system allowing you to instantly lose all power of the kite without losing the kite itself After activating the safety system the kite slowly moves toward the ground with very little power The harness loop only on the 3 line traction kite is equipped with safety quick release to activate th
3. dow and zenith OVERVIEW amp TERMINOLOGY 3 line trainer kite CON ADM KRWN Top skin Lower skin Air inlets Velcro bridle loop Leading edge Profiles Left top bridle Left bridle loop Right top bridle Right bridle loop Velcro dirt outs Dirt channel Trailing edge Bottom bridle Center bridle loop Left flying line Right flying line Life line Sleeve on end of flying line Left leader line Center leader line Right leader line Trainer bar Tracerbar Self landing handle 3 line traction kite with safety release harness loop 9 e y Z c SETTING UP YOUR KITE Find a good location to set the kite up Take the kite out of the bag and un fold the kite Lay the kite down with the lower skin up trailing edge opposite to the wind direction Put some sand or other suitable weight on the trailing edge of the kite to prevent it from blowing away LARKSHEAD KNOTS Your fying lines can remain attached to the kite at all times In case you need to BRIDLE LOOP take them off attach them to the bridle loops using larkshead knots Take the sleeve of the flying line and make a larkshead Slide it over the knot on the end of the bridle loop Pull the larkshead tight and slide it towards the knot on the end of the bridle loop Please note the knot and loop on the center bridle connection are r
4. e binding upon your heirs next of kin and any other representa tives including but not limited to administrators and executors The foregoing provisions regarding liability and warranty are exclusive and in lieu of all other liability and warranty statements whether written oral or implied SCAN QR CODE FOR MORE INFO www peterlynn com Jo n us on Facebook Facebook com peterlynncom y Realtime updates a PETER LYNN v Realtime updates im The latest videos P 95510 akes US fly Youtube com peterlynncom
5. e down it is recommended to the Life line Pull the Life line and the the bar The kite will now turn around around let go of the Life line and grab unhook your harness loop kite will fly up backwards the bar You can now continue flying your kite LANDING amp PACKING UP First check if the area is clear of Secure it with some sand or other Wind the flying lines in figure eights Fold the kite starting from the tips people Fly the kite to the ground at suitable weight Especially in strong onto the bar When reaching the kite towards the center Now place the the edge of the wind window Here winds a kite can easily take off again use the bungee chords to secure the control bar on the trailing edge and a helper may grab it or you may let so make sure there is sufficient weight flying lines on the bar roll the kite around the control bar go of the bar to activate the safety and there is no tension on the flying Secure the bridle loops and line Place your kite in the bag to prevent it system lines sleeves with the Velcro tag in the from getting damaged centre of the leading edge TROUBLESHOOTING Problem Probable cause Explanation Solution Kite does not want Is there sufficient wind Your kite needs a bit of wind to get going If the wind is too light it is Fly your kite with more wind to fly very difficult to fly your kite properly Are there any obstacles disturbing Winds can easily get reduced by large obstacles like bui
6. e safety system when flying hooked in to a harness Activating the safety system 3 LINE TRACTION KITE ONLY Let go of the bar The bar will slide towards the kite along the center leader line that is attached to your wrist leash If you are flying your kite with the harness loop hooked in unhook or pull the quick release Recovery after using the safety system 3 LINE TRACTION KITE ONLY S Xo Move towards the bar while pulling in the center leader line Hold the center leader line while resetting the harness loop if you have pulled the release Always use the wrist leash when kite flying When accidentally letting go of the bar without the leash attached to your wrist the kite may fly off endangering other kite flyers or bystanders downwind Wait till the kite has reached the ground before taking any next action The kite will lose all its power and will slowly move towards the ground Grab the bar while still holding the center leader line Check that the center leader line is not tangled or hooked behind any part of the bar or Let go of the center leader line and grab the bar with both hands Take a few steps back You are now ready to relaunch your your body kite RELAUNCHING YOUR KITE 3 LINE TRACTION KITE ONLY After crashing your kite with its lead You can relaunch it with the use of Once it is in the air pull in one side of When the kite has completely turned ing edg
7. eversed to prevent wrong attachment of the flying lines The three bridle loops are secured Starting at the kite slowly walk together in the Velcro tag in the backwards while unwinding your centre of the leading edge of the kite lines Walk in the opposite direction Remove the bridle loops from the of the wind this prevents line tangles Velcro tag and check that the bridles and enables you to launch easier and are not tangled faster Make sure not to put too much tension on the lines as the kite may take off FLYING LINE FLYING LINE When finished unwinding your flying lines make sure the lines have a little tension to straighten them out Place your bar flat on the ground with the correct side up red colour on the left Make sure all leader lines are untangled and not hooking behind any part of the bar Check your lines to make sure they are free of tangles and twists BRIDLE LOOP BRIDLE LOOP FLYING LINE SAFETY RELEASE 3 LINE TRACTION KITE ONLY If you are flying a 3 line traction kite it is important you are aware how to acti vate your safety release and re attach the release system after using it We recommend to test the safety system when using the kite for the first time so you are aware how the complete system works how to activate it and how to recover the kite after activating it Never be afraid to use it because it can save your life We recommend to check if your quick releases are in workin
8. f kite or this product for any manlifting activity Always use fully protective gear when power kiting landboarding snowkiting or buggy riding Safety issues when using this product This kite has been manufactured with high quality materials and has been manu factured using the latest and most advanced production methods Prior to every use of this product fully check your equipment for any signs of wear and tear Replace parts immediately where needed Prior to every use of this product check if your safety release 3 line traction kite only is still working properly and you are aware how to use it In case the safety release does not work as it should do not use this product and replace parts where needed Only use this product for power kiting buggy riding landboarding and snowkit ing e Only use this product when you are in a good state of health Never use this product when under the influence of alcohol drugs or medication Do not alter modify or change this product Repairs should be done by a profes sional kite repair shop sail repair shop or by the Peter Lynn company EDGE OF WIND WINDOW POWER ZONE MINIMUM POWER MAXIMUM POWER Before flying your kite it is very important to understand the wind window The image shows where the kite will create the most power straight downwind also known as the power zone and where the kite will create the least power edge of the win
9. g order before every launch Activating the quick release Re connecting the quick release To activate your quick release pull the red release cuff part down towards your spreader bar HARNESS LOOP LOCK IN PIN LA To prevent accidental unhooking of your harness loop you can use the lock in pin Place the lock in pin through the spreader bar hook just below the harness loop tube Re connect the safety release by placing the pin inside the center piece flipping the pin over and sliding the release cuff over the pin TIPS REGARDING THE SAFETY RELEASE e Check if your quick releases are in working order before every launch Regularly rinse your bar and safety systems with tap water 39 Ps E E n X LAUNCHING Self launch 3 LINE TRACTION KITE ONLY Make sure the kite is still secured Stand at the position so your flying Check again if the area is clear of You can stop walking when the kite from blowing away by some sand on lines are at about 45 degrees to the people Slowly take a few steps back launches the trailing edge Grab the wrist leash wind direction The more you launch You will see the leading edge rise and If there is sufficient wind the kite will and attach it to your wrist Now grab your kite directly downwind the the sand will fall from the trailing start flying to the zenith your bar more power the kite will produce edge of the kite When you are confident with the when laun
10. ldings trees Choose a better location or fly with the wind hills or dunes different wind direction Is the kite clear of sand and water Wet kites or kites with a lot of sand in it are hard to fly Remove any sand or water Is your Life line the correct length The Life line should be hanging with a little slack when flying If the Life Shorter flying lines by moving the line is too tight the kite may not want to fly knots on leader lines on the bar Kite is difficult to Are you holding your bar the right Holding the bar the wrong way around makes steering your kite very Make sure the bar is the right way up control way around difficult Is the kite clear of sand and water Wet kites or kites with a lot of sand in it are hard to fly Remove any sand or water Are your bridles and flying lines free Bridle lines can easily get caught behind the bridle loops or parts of Check bridle lines and correct bridle of tangles the kite Tangled or twisted bridles or flying lines may make steering if necessary difficult Undo tangles from flying lines Are any parts on the bar hooking If any parts of the bar hook behind each other the kite may not steer This may prevent the kite from flying behind each other properly properly Are your left and right flying line the On a very rare occasion your flying lines can stretch unevenly This may Check the lines are the same length same length cause steering to be difficult adjust the knots on
11. necessary safety precautions are not or only partly taken The user of this Peter Lynn product should understand that participating in kite powered sports can result in serious personal injury and even death to the user as well as to third parties Before setting up and using this Peter Lynn product you agree to assume and accept any risk of injury whether known or unknown to both yourself and any third parties from using this Peter Lynn product To reduce these risks we strongly recommend you to stick to the safety precautions listed in this Peter Lynn user manual Disclaimer and Release of Liability Concerning the purchase of this Peter Lynn product by you you hereby agree to the greatest extent allowed by law to waive any claims you have or may have in the future against Peter Lynn and all related entities resulting from using this Peter Lynn product and or any of its components You will also release Peter Lynn and all related entities from any liability for special indirect incidental consequential or exemplary damages whether in contract tort negligence strict liability or otherwise including but not limited to loss of property other than this Peter Lynn product loss of use of this product or other property or other economic losses Peter Lynn shall not be liable for contribution or indemnifica tion whatever the cause All terms and conditions contained herein shall inthe event of your death or inca pacity apply and b
12. nly The original purchase receipt must accompany all warranty claims The name of the Peter Lynn dealer and the date of purchase must be clear and legible There are no warranties which extend beyond the warranty specified herein Warranty Claims Warranty claims must be processed through an authorized Peter Lynn dealer and be issued a return authorization prior to shipping the product concerned For claims processing please contact the Peter Lynn dealer the product was purchased from or call or write to the national Peter Lynn distributor If there is no Peter Lynn distributor in your country please find our contact details on our website www peterlynn com DISCLAIMER RELEASE OF LIABILITY Peter Lynn Vliegerop bv Release of Liability Caution Before making any attempt to set up or use this product you agree to have read and fully understood the entire Peter Lynn user manual including but not limited to all instructions and warnings it contains You also agree to make sure that any other user of this Peter Lynn product prior to using it will also read and fully understand this Peter Lynn user manual including but not limited to all instructions and warnings it contains Assumption and acceptance of risk Kite powered sports can be very dangerous and physically demanding While powerkiting in its many forms is an exciting and fun sport it can be highly dangerous for yourself and others around you especially if the
13. so be removed by guiding it towards the smallest tip cell via the Dirt channel along the trailing edge Open the Velcro dirt out to allow the dirt to fall out CARE AND MAINTENANCE Peter Lynn products are designed to be strong and durable The extreme nature of the kite sport puts a high strain on the equipment involved By taking good care of your equipment you can minimize the wear on your equipment Kite care Inspect your equipment before launch Check for tears abrasions undone stitching and all other forms of damage Regularly remove sand or other dirt from your kite to improve flight perfor mance ad reduce wear Avoid crashing the kite on its leading edge A hard crash damage the profiles or cells of the kite Regularly check your bridles for wear and tear Regularly check if the lines are still intact and that loops are free of wear Do not rig on rough terrain Stay far away from sharp items that could dam age your kite such as seashells trees washed up wood or fences e Secure your kite using soft items like sand or sand bags Do not use items with sharp edges like rocks Do not unnecessarily leave a kite unused for a longer period of time to pre vent UV damage Always make sure your kite is dry before packing and free of sand or sharp items Let your kite dry naturally do not use devices such as a hair dryer Regularly rinse your kite after using it on the beach If yo
14. the side leader lines on the bar if necessary Is your center flying line the correct The Life line should be hanging with a little slack when flying If the Life Shorter flying lines by moving the length line is too tight the steering will be very slow knots on leader lines on the bar Kite does not fly Is there sufficient wind If the wind is light the gusts may be sufficient but the lulls may prevent Fly your kite with more wind smooth the kite from flying properly Are there any obstacles disturbing Winds can easily get disturbed by large obstacles like buildings trees Choose a better location or fly with the wind hills or dunes making the kite fly less smooth different wind direction Is the kite clear of sand and water Wet kites or kites with a lot of sand in it may start to shake in flight Dry kite Remove any sand or water Is your kite damaged Damaged kites may change the flying behaviour of the kite Check kite and get it repaired if necessary REMOVING SAND OR OTHER DIRT FROM YOUR KITE If there is any sand mud or grass in the kite remove it to keep your kite flying properly and prevent damages If the dirt is in the open cells turn the kite upside down hold it by the trailing edge and shake it a bit The dirt will fall out via the air inlets along the leading edge When the dirt in your kite is wet remove as much as possible then dry your kite and repeat the action as described above Dirt can al
15. tion based on the last production year and or the condition of the particular product claimed The warranty on this product is valid only when it is solely used for designated pur poses and does not apply to any product used for rental and or teaching purposes Peter Lynn will make the final warranty determination which may require inspec tion and or photos of the equipment Photos must clearly show the defect s If necessary this information must be sent to the Peter Lynn dealer where the product was originally purchased postage prepaid Alternatively you may contact the Peter Lynn distributor in or nearest to your country Ifa product is deemed to be defective by Peter Lynn the warranty covers the repair or replacement of the defective product only Peter Lynn will not be responsible for any costs losses or damages incurred as a result of loss of use of this product This warranty does not cover damage caused by misuse abuse neglect or normal wear and tear including but not limited to damage due to excessive sun exposure use in combination with other than Peter Lynn control gear damage caused by im proper handling and storage and damage caused by anything other than defects in material and workmanship The warranty is voided if any unauthorized repair change or modification has been made to any part of the equipment The warranty for any repaired or replaced equipment takes effect from the date of the original purchase o
16. ts can be very dangerous and physically demanding The user of this product should understand that participating in kite powered sports may involve serious injury or death and agrees to observe the safety precautions listed below Safe location and weather conditions Stay away from power lines roads airfields railway lines trees and buildings Never launch your kite in crowded areas Do not fly your kite over bystanders Make sure there is a clear downwind area at least three times the distance of your flying line length Never fly kites or use this product in thunderstorms lightning or gusty stormy winds Never fly a kite or use this product with wind forces so strong that you are un able to maintain full control of your kite and its power at all times Do not fly a kite or use this product when wind conditions are likely to change dramatically Stop kiting immediately when a storm or lightning is approaching Make sure you are familiar with the location and local customs and laws before attempting any kind of kite sports Safe traction kiting A traction kite is not a toy and should not be flown by inexperienced persons and certainly not by children Learn to fly kites by starting in light winds with a small sized kite Never use any type of kite or this product for paragliding parachuting or base jumping Never use any type of kite or this product for jumping off high places like hills or cliffs Never use any type o
17. u want to clean your kite use a soft cloth moistened with lukewarm water only Never use chemi cal cleaners they will damage the fabric e Never put the kite in a washing machine and never try to iron your kite When storing for long time it is advised to leave part of the bag open to allow fresh air to get in the bag and any remaining traces of moist to dry up Bar care Make sure you regularly check your bar for wear and tear Replace parts when needed Make sure your flying lines are free of knots Before launching always check that your quick release is in working order and free of sand or other debris After every session rinse your bar with tap water to remove any salt or sand from the bar If there are problems with your kite or your bar please contact your Peter Lynn dealer WARRANTY Peter Lynn warrants this product when it is purchased from an authorized Peter Lynn dealer by a retail customer to be free of major defects in material or work manship to the original purchaser for a period of six 6 months from the date of purchase by the original retail customer This warranty is subject to the following limitations The warranty is solely for the benefit of the original retail purchaser and may not be assigned For retail customer warranty claims proof of purchase from an authorized Peter Lynn dealer is required If the date of purchase can not be estab lished Peter Lynn will make a determina
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