INSTRUCTIONS:
1) with the kite on the LE, downwind, so lines parallels to the wind, let sure the depower trim setup is enough unloaded (1/2 over unloaded than the normal trim for the actual wind condition);
2) be sure the bar is in right way (red at left), so lines twisted / crossed (no problem about that).
3) take both handles left and right (be sure that are free from velcro or any other retainer system) and pull to 45° out in direction behind of you unsing the same force / traction;
4) the kite should lift / take-off (in reverse) without generate a consistent traction; if will be not so, be kindly on the handles or release that so the kite will foll down (let sure the windrange is correct);
5) when the kite is raised about the kitespan lenght (the distance between tip and tip), gently release the tention of one handle;
6) the kite start to rotate, pointing the direction of handle you release; In other wolds the kite will rotate anticlockwise if you will release the handle of right; analogously the kite will turn clockwise if you'll release the left handle;
7) when the LE "will point" a 45° direction to right or left, so h10:30 or h1:30, release both handles and pilot the kite to stabilize at the zenith, remembering to apply the minimal pression on the bar to make the kite pilotable (generally at half of the depower position of the bar). Avoid to point the kite lower to prevent a hard (and dangerous) contact with the groud. In water, you can point the kite at h12, keeping in mind to release the pession on the bar. The advantage, in that case, is, generally, the kite will self-stabilize at zenith and it will require a minimal control.
7.1) Note, you should guide the handles to the rings/stop to avoid the cases of a backline (handle) wrap around the bar. That can causing Kiteloops. In case a line catch the bar you have to be fast unwrapping that or, better, to activate the Quick Release system.
8) When the kite flyes, the lines may be twisted (/crossed): no problem, apply an "untwist" if necessary;
9) re-set the depowertrim setup to the normal trim.
NOTE: double check for tangled lines and anytime the right way of the bar, that will avoid dangerous problems when the kite will start the fly in powerzone. Remeber also to not apply pression on the bar until the kite will be in a safe zone of the wind window!
NOTE:
not any kite can be (re)lauched in "reverse launch". Ask to your instructor if your kite can do that.
Can do SRL: Best 2007(Waroo/Bularoo/Waroo PRO), Best 2008 (Waroo/Bularoo/Nemeis HP), Ocean Rodeo Rise (2008), Cabrinha SB3, Sonic 2007/2008, wind-x monsoonz 10m but it required a little more finesse to avoid an inside-out inversion thing happening.
Please refer to the above tables for details.
Hint: avoid to do experiments with your kite: use one of a kite-school and try that techinque at the presence of a qualified istructor. He will counsel about the right kite to training on reverse launch. Doing so, not only you avoid to damage your gear, but you not risk your self and the other user of the beach.
Table of compatibility and notes [continually updated, if you have a report line to add, please simply contact us! Thank you]:
Brand/Model/Series |
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WindRange |
Notes |
| Best / (Waroo/Bularoo/Nemeis HP) / 2008 |
5m ..11m |
8-22 |
Easier with AA / AB Back configs. |
| Best / (Waroo/Bularoo/Nemeis HP) / 2008 |
12m .. 15m |
6-16 |
Easier with AA / AB Back configs. |
| Best / (Waroo/Bularoo/Waroo PRO) / 2007 |
5m ..11m |
9-17 |
Easier with direct back lines or "blocked to back" pulley on back. |
| Best / (Waroo/Bularoo/Waroo PRO) / 2007 |
13m .. 15m |
8-14 |
Easier with direct back lines or "blocked to back" pulley on back. |
| Ocean Rodeo Rise (2008) |
?? |
?? |
?? |
| Sonic 2007/2008 |
?? |
?? |
?? |
| wind-x monsoonz |
10m |
?? |
It required a little more finesse to avoid an inside-out inversion thing happening. |
| Cabrinha SB3 |
?? |
?? |
?? |
Please, note the above greetings for hints to the authors.
Agostino Martino, IKO Instructor
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ATTENTION:
that technique is potentially dangerous and needs, at least, to apply above precautions and instruction!
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We thanks for notes: Aigor, Pat, ITA-404, Maddy, Muskin, Paco, rigidix, poldo, kovacs, Neill, Gfunk, Miltsface!
For hints, remarks, addings and corrections: contact us!
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