If the outside line connection point is already as far from the kite as possible, you can add a line connector pigtail to the outside line attachment point, extending it the necessary length. In kiteboarding, a few inches can make a big difference in terms of overall tuning, kite performance, and comfort.
Two quick tips for improving the steering responsiveness of kites tuned for more depower, if necessary:. Learn to hold the bar closer in or all the way in and steer more aggressively — often times there is plenty of line tension available to turn a kite in as tight a turn as it can make, even when the bar is tuned for less back-line tension. As a rider you simply need to pull the bar in far enough and turn it hard enough to create the necessary outside line tension. Consider using a longer control bar, especially if you currently have a short bar — a longer control bar will give you more steering line tension and leverage when turning the bar, and allow for more sensitive and tighter turning even when tuned for less overall back-line tension.
Other considerations for tuning your bar to your body: Consider your overall arm reach. A rider with shorter arms and less forward reach cannot get the bar out as far or as comfortably as a rider with a long reach.
A rider with a longer reach may find it easy to depower the bar all the way out, but awkward to pull the bar all the way in. It does not necessarily have to be so. Quick-Release and Depower That is why it is very important to train your kite in comfortable conditions, for example, in knee-deep waters. Remember that each kite brand has its own release system. So, here's what should you do to your kite in a moment of stress: 1. Twist, push or pull the quick release system above the chicken loop; 2.
Let go of the kite bar; 3. Watch the kite depower; 4. Let the kite fall into the water; 5. Grab the safety leash; 6. If needed, completely release the safety leash; 7. When kitesurfing, a trim strap allows the rider to make further adjustments to the line lengths generally the front to alter the power of the kite. Identifying the trim strap is something that should be done during your pre-flight check when on a new kite.
The major difference between sheeting and trimming is that sheeting adjusts the kite's power relative to bar position, whereas trimming adjusts the kite's base power output. Nearly all kitesurfing manufacturers have developed their own designs, but they all serve the same purpose.
The most advanced models offer high-end safety systems that bring the kite down in a couple of seconds. Modern kite bars are made of carbon and aluminum, and they're covered with soft rubber grips that won't hurt your hands.
Today, brands sell color-coded bars for increased riding orientation, especially in freestyle kiteboarding. The safety leash is connected to one of the front power lines;. The dedicated safety leash line provides additional safety;. The Quick Release System : a mechanism that when pushed, pulled or twisted will quickly depower the kite and release the rider from the wing's power;. The Chicken Loop : an essential ring that detaches the pilot from the kite via the harness.
It allows the rider to depower rapidly and is usually marketed in two different concepts: pull systems and push away systems;. The Safety Leash : a strong spring-loaded cord connected to the safety line on the kite that you keep your wing close to you even after releasing the chicken loop;.
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