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1. 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 ofall other liability and warranty statements whether written oralior implied i a m SCAN QR CODE FOR MORE INFO www peterlynn com Join us on Facebook Facebook com peterlynncom Realtime updates QV PETER LYNN Twitter com peterlynncom ic The latest videos Passion makes us fly Youtube com peterlynncom UL2. 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 contract tort
3. kite to prevent it from blowing away Remove the bridle loops from the Velcro tag and check that the bridles are not tangled REAR TOP SAFETY TOP REAR LINE LINE LINE LINE LINE Place the depower bridle with pulleys flat on the grond make sure these lines are free of tangles and twists Place the rear line attachment point on the outside the top line attach ment points on the inside STEP 3 SETTING UP YOUR BAR AND LINES Starting at the kite slowly walk When finished unwinding your flying Walk back toward the kite with the Attach the flying lines one by one us backwards while unwinding your lines make sure the lines have a little lines between your fingers to remove ing larkshead knots lines Walk in the opposite direction tension to straighten them out Place any twist or tangles Place the lines of the wind this prevents line tangles your bar flat on the ground with the flat on the ground in a straight line and enables you to launch easier and correct side up red colour on the 1 faster left Make sure all leader lines are untangled and not hooking behind any part of the bar LARKSHEAD KNOTS Your fying lines can remain attached to the kite at all times In case you need to take them off re 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
4. line which gives you more control over the power of the kite and can cause the kite to turn faster when steering When the kite is flying you can easily control the power of the kite by moving the bar towards you or away from you The bar movement along the depower line changes the kite s angle of attack causing the kite to produce more or less power The power adjuster can be used to change the overall power of the kite Depowering your kite Powering your kite When pushing the bar away the When pulling in the bar the kite will power of the kite will be reduced produce more power Normal steering To make the kite turn pull on one side of the bar Less power overall To reduce the overall power of the ningo utofthe kite Faster steering For faster steering pull in the bar be fore steering This makes the kite turn with a tighter turning radius More power overall les increase the overall power of the Your depower kite is fitted with a safety system allowing you to instantly loose all power of the kite without losing the kite itself Always use the safety leash when kite flying When accidentally letting go of the bar without the leash attached to your harness the kite may fly off endangering other kite flyers or bystanders downwind Activating the safety system If you are flying your kite with the Let go of the bar The bar will slide The kite will lose all its power and will Wa
5. towards the knot on the end of the bridle loop Please note the knot and loop on the rear line attachments are reversed to prevent wrong attachment of the flying lines For Top flying lines and Life Line Safety flying line BRIDLE LOOP BRIDLE LOOP FLYING LINE FLYING LINE ELYINGLINE gd l h c mi a F MES i 4 For Rear flying lines d f BRIDLE LOOP Y _ FLYING LINE FLYING LINE STEP 4 CHECKING YOUR SAFETY SYSTEMS Before using this kite please check the manual supplied with your bar on how The safety system works in two steps to activate your safety systems and re attach the release systems used We recommend to test the safety system when using the kite for the first time Primary safety If you need to lose the power of the kite without losing the kite so you are aware how the system works how to activate it and how to re attach itself the primary safety release can be used The kite loses its power but is still it after activating connected to the rider by the safety leash Never be afraid to use it because it can save your life Secondary safety release When the kite is still pulling after using your primary We recommend to check if your quick releases are in working order before quick release use the secondary release on the leash every launch Activating the primary quick release Re connecting the primary quick release To activate your primary quick release pull the red relea
6. 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 e 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
7. USER MANUAL FOR DEPOWER FOIL KITES t cn 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 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 CAUTION Kite powered sports can be very dangerous and physical
8. ccelerate in flight leaving you fast your top lines are too short rear with minimum pull your top lines are lines are too loose too long rear lines are too tight To make any adjustments it is recommended to use the power adjuster You may even change the position of the black stopper balls to adjust the range of the adjuster if preferred 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 buildings 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 Remo
9. in Air inlets Velcro bridle loop Leading edge Profiles Left bridle Left depower bridle Right bridle Right depower bridle Velcro dirt outs Dirt channel Trailing edge Left top flying line Right top flying line Life line Safety flying line Left rear flying line Right rear flying line Center top flying line Safety line Left leader line Power adjuster Freeslidingstopper Right leader line conan ar with colour coded EVA foam J 4 STARTING OFF To start flying your kite you need to follow these steps Step 1 Finding the right location to launch your kite Step 2 Preparing your kite and bridles Step 3 Setting up your bar and lines Step 4 Checking your safety systems Step 5 Launching the kite STEP FINDING THE RIGHT LOCATION TO LAUNCH YOUR KITE 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 E Take the kite out of the bag and The depower bridle is secured to unfold the kite Lay the kite down gether in the Velcro tag in the centre with the lower skin up trailing edge of the leading edge of the kite opposite to the wind direction Put some sand or other suitable weight on the trailing edge of the
10. it till the kite has reached the depower loop hooked in unhook or towards the kite along the safety line slowly move towards the ground ground before taking any next action pull the primary quick release that is attached to your safety leash Recovery after using the safety system Move towards the bar while pulling in Hold the safety line while resetting the Grab the bar while still holding the Let go of the safety line and grab the the safety line primary safety release safety line Check that the safety line is bar with both hands Take a few steps not tangled or hooked behind any part back of the bar or your body You are now ready to relaunch your kite REVERSE RELAUNCHING 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 completely turned around let go of the relaunch handle and grab the bar You can now con tinue flying your kite 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 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 Secure it with some sand or other suitable weight Especiall
11. ite 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 Bar care e Make sure you regularly check your bar for wear and tear Replace parts when needed Make sure your flying lines are free of knots e 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 sand or salt 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
12. ly 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 thunder storm 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 of kite or this product for any manlifti
13. ng activity Always wear fully protective gear Safety issues when using this product 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 releases are 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 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 THE WIND WINDOW f Fi ff 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 window and zenith OVERVIEW amp TERMINOLOGY CON ADM AWN a UU MN hN MN NM ON NY NNN Nol ol O vw 0040 Ui KAUN ODON AN AWUN a OWD Control Swivel Primary quickrelease Safety leash E Top skin Lower sk
14. nhooking of your depower loop you can use the lock in pin Place the lock in pin through the spreader bar hook just below the depower loop tube Make sure the kite is still secured If you have sufficient experience flying Stand at a position so your flying lines from blowing away by some sand or a kite with a harness you can hook in are at about 45 degrees to the wind other substance on the trailing edge the depower loop direction The more you launch your Attach the safety leash to the metal kite directly downwind the more ring on the end of the safety line power the kite will produce when launching As an alternative to the self launch Stand at a position so your flying lines The helper now guides the kite you may also ask someone to hold the are at about 45 degrees to the wind upward kite by the leading edge so it is ready direction First let the kite fill with air to fly off and check if you are ready to launch Attach your safety leash and if you Signal your helper have sufficient experience flying a kite with a harness hook in your depower loop Check again if the area is clear of people Slowly take a few steps back untill the kite launches Steer the kite towards the edge of the wind window and slowly let it fly up to the zenith Steer the kite towards the edge of the wind window and slowly let it fly up to the zenith When the depower loop is hooked in the bar can slide over the depower
15. ny 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 Di channel along the trailing edge J Open the Velcro dirt out to allow the dirt to fall out ln i 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 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 that could dam age your kite such as seashells trees washed up wood or fences Secure your k
16. se cuff part down Re connect the primary safety release by placing the pin inside the Centrix towards your spreader bar center piece flipping the pin over and sliding the release cuff over the pin Activating the secondary quick release To activate your secondary quick release move the red release cuff away from the large stainless steel ring WARNING e The secondary safety system does not function if the primary safety on the depower loop is not pulled first e The secondary safety should only be pulled in case the primary safety was somehow not sufficient to completely depower the kite Pull this safety only if there is no other way as it will completely disconnect you from your kite A loose kite might result in dangerous situations for bystanders or other kite flyers and may also result in permanent loss of the kite After using your safety system putting tension on any of the other lines can cause your kite to take off and start to pull TIPS REGARDING SAFETY SYSTEMS e Check if your quick releases are in working order before every launch Regularly rinse your bar and safety systems with tap water Re connecting the secondary quick release Re connect the secondary safety release by placing the pin through the ring folding the pin back up and sliding the red release cuff over the pin Make sure the release cuff is sitting right against the ring after reconnecting DEPOWER LOOP LOCK IN PIN A To prevent accidental u
17. the date of purchase by the original retail customer This warranty is subject to the following limitations e 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 e 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
18. ve 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 the side leader lines on the bar if necessary 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 If there is a
19. y in strong winds a kite can easily take off again so make sure there is sufficient weight and there is no tension on the flying lines Secure the relaunch handle to the ground You can now walk towards the kite to secure it with some sand or other suitable weight First check if the area is clear of people Fly the kite to the ground at the edge of the wind window Pull the safety release or unhook your depower loop and let go of the bar Secure the safety line to a fixed or heavy object You can now walk to wards the kite to secure it with some sand or other suitable weight Wind the flying lines in figure eights onto the bar When reaching the kite use the bungee chords to secure the flying lines on the bar Secure the bridle loops and line sleeves with the Velcro tag in the centre of the leading edge Fold the kite starting from the tips towards the center Now place the control bar on the trailing edge and roll the kite around the control bar Place your kite in the bag to prevent it from getting damaged TOP REAR LINE ADJUSTMENTS In the long term your top lines may stretch differently from your rear lines To get the best performance form you kite it is important to have the difference between the top and rear lines set correctly Rear lines too loose Rear lines too tight If the kite steers very slow with very If the kite steers very direct but does little response on your bar but flies not a
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