STEP 2 Setting Up Kite for Launch

Setting Up Kite for Launch
1. Swivel lines to be 90 degrees to wind. (if low wind, lines can be placed slightly downwind).
2. If someone is aiding launch, they should:
a. Grab leading edge of kite, and shake off any sand on kite.
b. Place kite 90 degrees to wind, with the inside of kite facing the wind and the leading edge facing into the wind.
c. Let go with a verbal command or thumbs up signal by kite flyer.

3. If self launched with sand:
a. Hold only one line at control bar and drop control bar.
b. Walk down from control bar using only this one line to kite
(with other lines down wind).
c. Grab leading edge of kite
d. Place kite 90 degrees to wind, with the inside of kite facing the wind and the leading edge facing into the wind.
e. Fold over end of lower wingtip.
f. Put sand on fold to stabilize and hold down the kite, and
g. Walk back to control bar and launch.

Launching Kite

1. Verify that kite is in launch position with kite at right angles to wind (or slightly downwind in low wind conditions).
2. Hold control bar with red end on left.
3. Put on safety strap on left wrist.
4. Hook into harness with quick release shackle if you have one.
5. If 4 line kite, push out from chest control bar.
6. Launch pulling equally for 2 seconds to gain speed.
7. After 2 seconds, pull on upper wing tip to start slowly raising kite upward (this may include figure 8 loops ).
8. Continue slow ascent until at 12 o'clock or desired position.
9. If low wind, continue small figure 8 loops from 11 to 1 o'clock.

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