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1. 26 Self landing handle amp groundstake loop 27 Rear line adjuster 28 Colour coded control bar 29 Safety wrist strap STEP FINDING THE RIGHT LOCATION TO LAUNCH YOUR KITE STEP 3 SETTING UP YOUR 4 LINE HANDLES AND LINES Find a spot to setup away from airports powerlines trees and buildings When launching the area should be free of kiteflyers or other people Also make sure there are no sharp objects on the ground to prevent any damage to your kite STEP 2 PREPARING YOUR KITE AND BRIDLES Starting at the kite slowly walk back Place your handles flat on the ground Attach the correct flying line to each Attach the flying lines one by one us wards while unwinding your lines with the red handle on the left the leader line using larkshead knots ing larkshead knots Walk in the opposite direction of the black handle on the right Make sure Walk back toward the kite with the wind this prevents line tangles and the rear line attachments are on the lines between your fingers to remove REAR TOP TOP REAR enables you to launch easier When outside Untangle the leader lines and any twist or tangles Place the lines IE E AE finished unwinding your flying lines point them towards the kite flat on the ground in a straight line Take the kite out of the bag and The bridle is secured together in the Remove the bridle loops from the Place the bridle flat on the ground make sure the lines have a little ten Attach the kitekillers to the rear un2. First check if the area is clear of people Fly the kite to the ground at the edge of the wind window Grab the relaunch handle The kite will fly backwards towards the ground Wind the flying lines in figure eights onto the winders handles or bar You may take off the lines from the kite or leave them attached Secure the bridle loops and line sleeves with the Velcro tag in the centre of the leading edge Secure the relaunch handle to the ground You can now walk towards the kite to secure it with some sand or other suitable weight Fold the kite starting from the tips towards the center Now roll up the kite starting at the trailing edge Place your kite in the bag to prevent it from getting damaged In the long term your top lines may stretch differently from your rear lines To get the best performance from you kite it is important to have the difference between the top and rear lines set correctly Rear lines too tight Rear lines too loose If the kite steers very slow with very If the kite steers very direct but does little response on your handles or bar not accelerate in flight leaving you but flies fast your top lines are too with minimum pull your top lines are short rear lines are too loose too long rear lines are too tight If the rear lines are too loose make extra knots in the rear leader lines and hook the larkshead on the end of the flying lines behind these knots If the re
3. 11 Right bottom bridle 12 Dirt channel 13 Trailing edge 14 Left rear line bridle loop 15 Left top line bridle loop 16 Right rear line bridle loop 17 Right top line bridle loop 18 Left top flying line 19 Right top flying line 20 Left rear flying line 21 Right rear flying line 22 Left top leader line 23 Right top leader line 24 Left rear leader line 25 Right rear leader line 26 Loop for groundstake 27 Left handle red 28 Right handle black 29 Loop for harness line 30 Left kitekiller 31 Right Kitekiller ATTACHING HARNESS LINE TO HANDLES If you want to fly your kite on handles with a har ness line attach the harness line using a sheetbend knot or a loop the harness line to the loops if the harness line is long enough Loop over handle Sheetbend knot OVERVIEW amp TERMINOLOGY FLYING YOUR KITE ON CONTROL BAR aL e 1 Top skin 2 Lower skin 3 Air inlets 4 Velcro bridle loop 5 Leading edge 6 Profiles 7 Velcro dirt outs 8 Left top bridle 9 Right top bridle 10 Left bottom bridle 11 Right bottom bridle 12 Dirt channel 13 Trailing edge 14 Left rear line bridle loop 15 Left top line bridle loop 16 Right rear line bridle loop 17 Right top line bridle loop 18 Left top flying line 19 Right top flying line 20 Left rear flying line 21 Right rear flying line 22 Left leader line 23 Right leader line 24 Rear flying line attachment loop 25 End caps with bungee chords
4. the kite fill with air and check if you are ready to launch Signal your helper launching The helper now guides the kite upward Steer the kite towards the edge of the wind window and slowly let it fly up to the zenith To loop the kite pull on one handle or one side of the bar and hold this position until the kite has made a full loop To untwist your flying lines loop the kite in the other direction You can instantly loose all power of the kite without loosing the kite itself when using kitekillers on your 4 line handles or using the safety system on your control bar Using kitekillers on 4 line handles With the kitekillers attached to your The kite will fly backwards with little wrists unhook when using a harness power and will slowly move towards and let go of both handles the ground Using the safety system on the control bar With the safety wrist strap attached to The kite will fly backwards with little your wrist let go of the bar power and will slowly move towards the ground To recover your kite grab both handles Undo any twists in the flying lines correctly with the bottom end of the before relaunching your kite handle towards you to keep the kite on the ground To recover your kite grab the bar while Undo any twists in the flying lines holding the self landing handle to keep before relaunching your kite the kite on the ground To relaunch your kite with t
5. 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 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 contra
6. USER MANUAL FOR 4 LINE BRIDLED FOIL KITES AIN QU PETER LYNN Passion makes us fly 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 enjoying the virgin snow on a back country adventure Peter Lynn is there to help them pursue their dreams Peter Lynn is here to help you pursue your dream making you achieve your ultimate challenge Are you ready Peter Lynn has been there taking challenges from the early days of the sport Challenges to develop breakthrough ideas make better products improve per formance and quality in all aspects of those products We have the right kites for all kite disciplines for any terrain and for all conditions All this is realized by 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 attention to the contents of this manual While traction kiting is an exciting and fun sport it can be highly dangerous especially if not all the necessary safety precautions are taken So please make sure you learn this great sport in a safe way Only then will you progress quickly and enjoy this beautiful sport to the max Enjoy SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS THE WIND WINDOW CAUTION Kite powered sports can be very d
7. angerous 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 Safety issues when using this product Stay away from power lines roads airfields railway lines trees and buildings Prior to every use of this product fully check your equipment for any signs of Never launch your kite in crowded areas Do not fly your kite over bystanders wear and tear Replace parts immediately where needed Make sure there is a clear downwind area at least three times the distance of Prior to every use of this product check if your safety releases are still working your flying line length properly and you are aware how to use it In case the safety release does not Never fly kites or use this product in thunderstorms lightning or gusty stormy work as it should do not use this product and replace parts where needed winds Only use this product for power kiting buggy riding landboarding and snowkit Never fly a kite or use this product with wind forces so strong that you are un ing able to maintain full control of your kite and its power at all times Only use this product when you are in a good state of health Never use this Do not fly a kite or use this product when wind conditions are likely to change product when under the influence of a
8. ar lines are too loose pull in the adjuster in the center of the bar If the rear lines are too tight make extra knots in the top leader lines and hook the larkshead on the end of the flying lines behind these knots If the rear lines are too tight sheet out the adjuster in the center of the bar or make extra knots in the side leader lines and hook the larkshead on the end of the flyings line behind these knots TROUBLESHOOTING Problem Probable cause Kite does not want Is there sufficient wind to fly Are there any obstacles disturbing the wind Are your top rear lines tuned correctly Kite is dificult to Are you holding your handles or bar control the right way around Are your bridles and flying lines free of tangles Are any parts on the handles or bar hooking behind each other Are your left and right flying line the same length Are your top rear lines tuned correctly Kite does not fly Is there sufficient wind smooth Are there any obstacles disturbing the wind Is the kite clear of sand and water Is your kite damaged Explanation Solution Your kite needs a bit of wind to get going If the wind is too light it is very difficult to fly your kite properly Fly your kite with more wind hills or dunes different wind direction Remove any sand or water Adjust top rear lines see chapter in this manual Wet kites or kites with a lot of sand in it are har
9. at could dam age your kite such as seashells trees washed up wood or fences 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 you want to clean your kite use a soft cloth moistened with lukewarm water only Never use chemi cal cleaners they will damage the fabric Never put the kite in a washing machine and never try to iron your kite When storing for a 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 Control gear care Make sure you regularly check your control gear for wear and tear Replace parts when needed Make sure your flying lines are free of knots After every session rinse your control gear with tap water to remove any sand or salt 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 mon
10. ct 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 in the event of your death or inca pacity apply and be 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 Q PETER LYNN Passion makes us fly SCAN OR CODE FOR MORE INFO www peterlyn n com Join us on Facebook Facebook com peterlynncom Realtime updates Twitter com peterlynncom The latest videos You Youtube com peterlynncom
11. d to fly The rear lines should be hanging with a little slack when flying If the z e Winds can easily get reduced by large obstacles like buildings trees Choose a better location or fly with rear lines are too tight the kite may not want to fly Holding the handles or bar the wrong way around makes steering your Make sure you are holding the han kite very difficult dies or bar the right way around Remove any sand or water Check bridle lines and correct bridle if necessary Undo tangles from flying lines This may prevent the kite from flying properly On a very rare occasion your flying lines can stretch unevenly This may Check the lines are the same length cause steering to be difficult make adjustments if necessary When your rear lines are too long the kite will have very little response Adjust top rear lines see chapter in to your steering input this manual If the wind is light the gusts may be sufficient but the lulls may prevent Fly your kite with more wind the kite from flying properly Winds can easily get disturbed by large obstacles like buildings trees hills or dunes making the kite fly less smooth Choose a better location or fly with different wind direction Dry kite Remove any sand or water Check kite and get it repaired if necessary Wet kites or kites with a lot of sand in it may start to shake in flight Damaged kites may cha
12. es Place the lines any part of the bar flat on the ground in a straight line Normal steering Faster steering Stand at a position so your flying lines Check again if the area is clear of are at about 45 degrees to the wind people Slowly take a few steps back direction The more you launch your until the kite launches Steer the kite kite directly downwind the more towards the edge of the wind window power the kite will produce when and slowly let it fly up to the zenith Grab your handles or control bar Check again you are holding the correct handle in each hand or the control bar the right way up Make sure the kite is still secured from blowing away by some sand or other substance on the trailing edge Attach the kite killers or safety wrist leash to your wrist s To make the kite turn simply pull on one end of the control bar The kite will turn in this direction To make the kite turn pull one handle For faster steering twist your handle towards you to make the kite steer in while pulling it to ensure more ten this direction sion on the rear line when steering The kite will make tighter turns As an alternative to the self launch you may also ask someone to hold the kite by the leading edge so it is ready to fly off Attach your kite killers or safety wrist leash before grabbing your control gear Stand at a position so your flying lines are at about 45 degrees to the wind direction First let
13. fold the kite Lay the kite down Velcro tag in the centre of the leading Velcro tag and check that the bridles Make sure to place the rear line at sion to straighten them out leader lines using a larkshead with the lower skin up trailing edge edge of the kite are not tangled tachment points on the outside the opposite to the wind direction Put top line attachment points on the STEP 3 SETTING UP YOUR 4 LINE CONTROL BAR AND LINES some sand or other suitable weight on inside the trailing edge of the kite to prevent it from blowing away LARKSHEAD KNOTS Take the sleeve of the flying line and make a larkshead Slide it os LOOP BRIDLE LOOP BRIDLE LOOP LEADER LINE LEADER LINE over the knot on the end of the bridle loop or leader line Pull LEADER LINE the larkshead tight and slide it towards the knot on the end of the bridle loop leader line After unwinding your flying lines Attach the correct flying line to each First attach the rear flying lines to the Now attach the top flying lines by place your bar flat on the ground with leader line using larkshead knots rear line attachents on the bridle taking them over the rear lines and FLYING LINE FLYING LINE FLYING LINE the correct side up red colour on the Walk back toward the kite with the attaching them to the top line attach left Make sure all leader lines are lines between your fingers to remove ments on the bridle untangled and not hooking behind any twist or tangl
14. he The kite will fly up backwards Once it is in the air twist one handle leading edge down pull the bottom to release the tension on the rear line ends of the handles towards you The kite will now turn around When the kite has completely turned around release the tension on the other handle and continue flying your kite To relaunch your kite with the The kite will fly up backwards Once it is in the air pull in one side of leading edge down pull on the the bar The kite will now turn around relaunch handle When the kite has turned around let go of the relaunch handle and grab the bar with both hands and steer the kite up in the sky You can now continue flying your kite Secure the handles by placing the people Fly the kite to the ground at groundstake through the loops on the the edge of the wind window Twist bottom end of the handles You can the handles to put tension on the rear now walk towards the kite to secure lines The kite will now move down it with some sand or other suitable towards the ground weight First check if the area is clear of First check if the area is clear of people Fly the kite to the ground at the edge of the wind window Here a helper grabs the kite while you walk forward and there is no tension on the flying lines Secure it with some sand or other suitable weight Especially in strong winds a kite can easily take off again so make sure there is sufficient weight
15. lcohol drugs or medication dramatically Do not alter modify or change this product Repairs should be done by a profes Stop kiting immediately when a thunder storm is approaching sional kite repair shop sail repair shop or by the Peter Lynn company Make sure you are familiar with the location and local customs and laws before attempting any kind of kite sports Safe traction kiting 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 EDGE OF WIND WINDOW POWER ZONE jumping Never use any type of kite or this product for jumping off high places like hills or cliffs MINIMUM POWER MAXIMUM POWER Never use any type of kite or this product for any manlifting activity Always wear fully protective gear 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 window and zenith OVERVIEW amp TERMINOLOGY FLYING YOUR KITE ON HANDLES 1 Top skin 2 Lower skin 3 Air inlets 4 Velcro bridle loop 5 Leading edge 6 Profiles 7 Velcro dirt outs 8 Left top bridle 9 Right top bridle 10 Left bottom bridle
16. nge the flying behaviour of the kite 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 also 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 and reduce wear e Avoid crashing the kite on its leading edge A hard crash can 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 th
17. ombination 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 only 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
18. ths 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 determination 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 c
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