FLYSURFER CONNECT2 User manual

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CONNECT Control Bar User Manual ENGLISH 02-2022
Änderungen vorbehalten / data subject to change
© FLYSURFER Kiteboarding 2022, www.flysurfer.com

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CONTENT
01 Release of Liability.................................................................................................................................. 4
02 Safety Notes............................................................................................................................................. 5
02.01 Do not fly with kites........................................................................................................................................................5
03 Overview of the Control Bar.................................................................................................................... 6
03.01 CONNECTControl Bar with Front Line Safety...........................................................................................................6
03.02 CONNECTControl Bar with B-Safe System...............................................................................................................6
04 Safety System.......................................................................................................................................... 8
05 Quick Release........................................................................................................................................... 8
05.01 Activating a FLYSURFER Quick Release ......................................................................................................................8
05.02 Assembly of a FLYSURFER Quick Release ..................................................................................................................8
06 Unwinding and sorting of the flying lines.............................................................................................. 9
07 Connecting the Front- and Back-Lines with the kite ............................................................................ 9
07.01 Connecting the control bar to a Foilkite.....................................................................................................................9
08 Assembly of the B-Safe System ............................................................................................................10
08.01 Conversion of the CONNECT Control Bar from 4 lines Frontline Safety to 5 lines B-Safe System...............10
08.02 Instalment of the B-Safe Top Lines on the PEAK...................................................................................................11
09 Extend the B-Safe Line...........................................................................................................................12
10 Convert to the Front Line Safety System ..............................................................................................12
10.01 Convert the CONNECT Control Bar from the 5-line B-Safe System to a 4-line Front Line Safety System..12
11 Shorten your flying lines........................................................................................................................14
11.01 Shorten your flying lines with 5-lines B-Safe System ..........................................................................................14
11.02 Shorten your flying lines with 4-line Front Line Safety System..........................................................................14
12 Installation of the Brake Line ................................................................................................................15
13 Control Bar Care......................................................................................................................................16
14 Maintenance............................................................................................................................................16
14.01 Measuring of the flying lines......................................................................................................................................16
14.02 Extend a Steering Line.................................................................................................................................................17
14.03 Exchange the Safety Line............................................................................................................................................17
15 Repair & Spare Parts..............................................................................................................................19

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RELEASE OF LIABILITY
01 RELEASE OF LIABILITY
Release of liability, claim wavier, assumption of risk
By assembling and/or using this FLYSURFER product, you agree that you have read and understood the entire FLYSURFER product
manual, including all instructions and warnings contained in that user manual, prior to using the FLYSURFER product in any way. You
additionally agree that you will ensure any additional or subsequent user of your FLYSURFER product will read and understand the
entire FLYSURFER product user manual, including all instructions and warnings contained in that user manual, prior to allowing that
person to use your FLYSURFER product.
Assumption of Risk
FLYSURFER product and any of its components involve certain risks, dangers, and hazards that can result in serious personal injury
and death to both the user and to non-user third parties. In using this FLYSURFER product, you freely agree to assume and accept any
and all known and unknown risks of injury and you and third parties while using this equipment. The risks inherent in this sport can
be greatly reduced by abiding by the warning guidelines listed in this user manual and by using common sense.
Claim Wavier
Release and waiver of claims in consideration of the sale of the FLYSURFER product to you, you hereby agree to the fullest extent
permitted by law, as follows:
To waive any and all claims, that you have or may in the future have against Skywalk GmbH & Co. KG and all related parties resulting
from use of the FLYSURFER Product and any of its components. To release Skywalk GmbH & Co. KG and all related parties from any
and all liability for any loss, damage, injury or expense that you or any users of your FLYSURFER product may suer, or that your next
of kin may suer, as a result of the use of the FLYSURFER product, due to any cause whatsoever, including negligence or breach of
contract on the part of Skywalk GmbH & Co. KG and all related parties in the design or manufacture of the FLYSURFER product and
any of its components. In the event of your death or incapacity, all provisions contained herein shall be eective and binding upon
your heirs, next of kin, executors, administrators, assigns, and representatives. Skywalk GmbH & Co. KG-related parties have not
made and expressly deny any oral or written representations other than what is set forth herein and the FLYSURFER User‘s Manual. 
If you have any questions (repair, replacement parts installation, tuning, etc.) the dealers you trust get faster help and correspon-
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E-Mail: support@flysurfer.com
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SAFETY NOTES
02 SAFETY NOTES
Read the entire Gear Guide online thouroughly before using the control bar, and strictly conform to the procedures noted. The
following safety guidelines are only guidelines and do not claim to cover every instance.
01. Kitesurfing is a potentially dangerous sport, that holds risks for the athlete or the people surrounding them. Incorrect use of
this product may result in serious injury or even death for the user or third parties. Every user should be qualified/ trained
by a FLYSURFER kiteschool or a FLYSURFER dealer.
02. The user carries the sole responsibility for themselves and third parties when using this product. The user must check
their equipment for wear, especially on wearable parts, before each kite session. Do a test activation of your quick release before
every launch. This will ensure the system is working and reinforces the release instinct of the kiter.
03. The product may only be used with original spare parts, and may not be modified.
04. This product has been designed for riders weighing 40-120kg. We cannot guarantee the proper functioning of the product outside
of this weight range.
05. Never kite in unsuitable conditions such as storm fronts, lightning, or oshore winds. Check the weather and wind conditions
carefully and choose the according kite size.
06. Check out the kiting spot beforehand. Make sure you are aware of any risks such as obstacles, shallows, currents and bans. Also
be aware if a rescue craft can get to you in case of an emergency. It is always best to ask people (locals) who know the area well.
07. Keep a safety margin of at least two line-lengths downwind of you, and never kite near people or obstacles. Kiting near power-
lines, roads, airports, clis, etc. is extremely dangerous.
08. Make sure that someone is looking out for you and that help is there if you need it. Never go out alone. Never kite further away
from shore than you can swim back.
09. The incorrect usage of lines creates a high risk of injury for yourself as well as others. Body parts that get caught in the lines of
the kite may suer from severe injury or burns.
10. Only use bars with a safety system that you can engage in emergency situations. Use a quick-release kite leash so that you can
disconnect your body from the product in case of an emergency.
02.01 Do not fly with kites
A kite is not designed, tested or licensed as an aircraft or flying device. The use of a kite as a flying device is illegal and not covered
by insurance. Flying with this product can lead to death!

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OVERVIEW OF THE CONTROL BAR
SIMPLE QUICK RELEASE
The compact and reliable SIMPLE Quick Release fulfills the
French standard (AFNOR) in terms of safety and release forces in
the event of contamination. The compact designed chicken loop
with stick secure the connection between the harness hook and
the control bar and prevent unintentional unhooking. The handy
release cap enables precise and low-resistance activation of the
safety system in an emergency. The front lines can be turned
out manually using the swivel located above the quick release.
LIGHT BAR STICK
The 0.34 kg light Barholm is color-coded with orange (left) and
petrol (right). The back can be clearly distinguished from the
front with a continuous gray design element. The ergonomically
shaped, [M] 50cm long bar is protected by an EVA grip and lies
comfortably in the hand. The non-slip surface guarantees opti-
mal grip in wet and cold conditions.
03 OVERVIEW OF THE CONTROL BAR
03.01 CONNECT Control Bar with Front Line Safety
03.02 CONNECT Control Bar with B-Safe System

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OVERVIEW OF THE CONTROL BAR
ADJUST TO THE GIVEN CONDITIONS
Use the adjustment options of the flying lines to adapt the CON-
NECT Control Bar to the weather conditions or your driving style.
Choose between 14 m and 21 m flying line length to increase
reactivity or to reduce the wind window. The steering lines can
be extended with the help of a knot ladder under the floaters. In
order to be easy to use for every body size, the depower travel
is exactly 45 cm. The Clam Cleat Adjuster can be used to gain a
further 20 cm of depower travel.
B-SAFE SYSTEM READY
The CONNECT Control Bar has been specially configured for
products with the B-Safe system. The 4-line FLS system can be
converted to a 5-line system in just a few simple steps. After
the release, the control bar slides up to 3 m along the 5th line,
gathers the kite together and lets it fall down without generating
any power. The B-Safe system requires a high split of the front
lines (high Y) and a thin line with little air resistance. The PEAK
and VIRON product lines have the B-Safe system.

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SAFETY SYSTEM
04 SAFETY SYSTEM
Our SIMPLE Quick Release system is fully
functional in temperatures down to -5 ° C or
23 ° F. Their function below -5 ° C or 23 ° F
temperatures is not guaranteed.
To avoid operating errors, knowing everything about handling
and functions of the Quick Release is essential; carefully study
the operating instructions of the respective control bar.
Before kiting, check the Quick Release sys-
tem (QR) for functionality and perform a test
release. The QR must not be dirty or frozen to
ensure full functionality. No leashes or lines
may be wrapped around the QR. The Quick
Release systems by FLYSURFER are designed
to be used with harness hooks.
Each FLYSURFER Control Bar is hooked into the harness hook
with the help of the chicken-loop, located below the Quick Re-
lease, and secured to the harness hook with the chicken-stick.
Before every start, ensure the chicken-loop is correctly fas-
tened to the harness hook.
QR3
05 QUICK RELEASE
05.01 Activating a FLYSURFER Quick Release
To detach yourself from the kite in an emergency, the orange
release handle simply needs to be pushed away from the body.
This will open the chicken-loop and the FLYSURFER control bar
will slide to the kite on the safety line. The kite falls and blows
o safely with minimal residual pull on the safety line.
05.02 Assembly of a FLYSURFER Quick Release
Keep the FLS Line pulled in during assembly to prevent the kite
from always flying and always keep an eye on your kite. Make
sure that no line wraps around your hand, other body parts, the
bar or the harness hook.
Hold the orange release handle up and make sure the re-
lease pin is in the open position. Place the end of the chicken
loop over the release pin while holding the release handle open.
Auslösen des Standard Safety Modus
Auslösen des Standard Safety Modus
Zusammenbau des QR
Zusammenbau des QR

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UNWINDING AND SORTING OF THE FLYING LINES
07 CONNECTING THE FRONT- AND
BACK-LINES WITH THE KITE
07.01 Connecting the control bar to a Foilkite
Start at the capony and hold the front lines up for an optical
ccheck of the bridle. Check the bridle levels from A-Z. Sort the
mixer and connect your grey front lines to the attachment points
on the kite below the mixer with a larkshead on the ring provi-
ded.The same method is used on the color-coded backlines and
their associated attachment points.
Attach a 4-line control bar on a foil kite
Attach a 5-line control bar on a foil kite
Press the release pin on the SIMPLE Quick Release and slide
the release handle down to lock the latch.
06 UNWINDING AND SORTING
OF THE FLYING LINES
Lay the lines loosely on the ground when unwinding.
Slide the lines through your fingers and check for knots or
damaged areas.
Lay the front and steering lines fanned to the ground.
Pay attention to the color coding when connecting the control
bar with your FLYSURFER kite.
Zusammenbau des QR
Zusammenbau des QR
Line Attachment
Back Back
Back
Front
Back Front
Front
Front
5th Line
Line Attachment
Back Back
Back
Front
Back Front
Front
Front
5th Line
Line Attachment
Line Attachment

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ASSEMBLY OF THE B-SAFE SYSTEM
Disconnect the Pigtail of the second Front Line and thread it
slowly through the ring of the Front Connection Line.
Disconnect the second Front Line from the B-Safe Pigtail.
Connect the second Front Line with a Lark‘s Head below the
ring of the Front Connection Line. Tension both lines to tighten
the connection.
Connect the Front Pigtail of the second Front Line. Both Front
Lines are now ready.
Unwind both 5,1 m B-Safe Lines from the cardboard winder.
These lines are already connected and build one 10 m B-Safe
Line. Connect the B-Safe Pigtail and the 10 m B-Safe Line with
a double loop.
08 ASSEMBLY OF THE
B-SAFE SYSTEM
08.01 Conversion of the CONNECT Control Bar from
4 lines Frontline Safety to 5 lines B-Safe System
The CONNECTis delivered as a 4-line control bar with FLS
(Frontline Safety System). Take the B-Safe line set out of the
CONNECTbar bag.
Unwind the flying lines until you reach the Front Connection
Line.
Open the connection of the first Front Connection Line and
the Front Line. Thread the Front Line slowly out.
Attention:
thread all lines slowly to avoid damage caused by
friction!
Connect the first Front Line with a double loop to the Front
Connection Line.
The trim is necessary to ensure an equal
total line length.
Thread the first Front Line slowly through the loop and ten-
sion both lines to ensure a tight connection.

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ASSEMBLY OF THE B-SAFE SYSTEM
Thread the B-Safe top lines through the loop at the end of the
B-Safe line (5th line) of the CONNECT Control Bar.
Unfold the PEAKon the ground in front of you. Start in the
middle of the PEAK and lift the A-Level on either side of the wing. 
Tip:
Go beneath the A-Level and lift it above your head. Put it
on the shoulder which points toward the middle of the PEAK.
The lines of the B-Safe System run through the rings integra-
ted into the B-Level ribs. Search for the red LCL (Little Connection
Line) and connect the B-Safe Top Line with a Lark‘s Head knot. 
Check if the B-Safe Top Line is correctly attached and runs
free beneath the A-Level. Repeat the process on the other side
of the PEAK.
Use the CONNECT Control Bar with several PEAKs
Build a overhand knot at the end of the B-Safe Line (5th line).
Build two larks head knots at the end of the B-Safe Top Li-
nes. Attach both B-Safe Top Lines below the overhand knot of the
B-Safe Line (5th line) and pull them tight.
Unfold the PEAKon the ground in front of you. Start in the
middle of the PEAK and lift the A-Level on either side of the wing. 
Note: Leave the connection part where the 5,1 m B-Safe Lines
are connected to each other at the standard setting. The
variable connection part can be used to extend the total
length of the B-Safe line after heavy use.
Unwind the 7 m B-Safe Line from the cardboard winder.
Connect the 7 m B-Safe Line with the end of the of the 10 m
B-Safe Line.
Attention,
all line connections must be tight!
Thread the B-Safe Lines with a total length of 17 m through
the ring of the Front Connection Line.
Attention:
the B-Safe Pigtail with the double loop knot should
not slip through the ring!
The CONNECTControl Bar is now B-Safe System ready and ope-
rates on 5 flying lines.
08.02 Instalment of the B-Safe Top Lines on the
PEAK
Take both grey B-Safe Top Lines (B-Safe Main) out of the side
pocket of the PEAK bag.
Keep the CONNECT Control Bar attached to one PEAK
This option oers the highest level of safety. We recommend if
you keep the CONNECT Control Bar attached to the PEAK.

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EXTEND THE B-SAFE LINE
Tip: Go beneath the A-Level and lift it above your head. Put it
on the shoulder which points toward the middle of the PEAK.
The lines of the B-Safe System run through the rings inte-
grated into the B-Level ribs. Search for the red LCL (Little Con-
nection Line) and connect the B-Safe Top Line with a Lark‘s Head
knot. 
Check if the B-Safe Top Line is correctly attached and runs
free beneath the A-Level. Repeat the process on the other side
of the PEAK.
09 EXTEND THE B-SAFE LINE
Open both lark‘s head knots.
Loosen the connection and push the loops over the knots.
Pull the B-Safe Line taut.
10 CONVERT TO THE FRONT
LINE SAFETY SYSTEM
10.01 Convert the CONNECT Control Bar from the
5-line B-Safe System to a 4-line Front Line Safety
System
Take the cardboard winder out of the CONNECTbar bag and put
it aside.
Disconnect both B-Safe Top Lines (B-Safe Main) from the
PEAK.
Open the connection of the B-Safe Top Lines and the B-Safe
Line (5th line).
Attention: thread all lines slowly to avoid damage caused by
friction!
Wind the B-Safe Top Lines around the cardboard winder.
Unwind your flying lines until you reach the Front Connection
Line. Thread the B-Safe Line through the metal ring of the Front
Connection Line.
Note:
In case the B-Safe Line has a knot at the end, open the
knot to easily thread the line through the metal ring.

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CONVERT TO THE FRONT LINE SAFETY SYSTEM
Disconnect the B-Safe Line from the B-Safe Pigtail.
Wind the B-Safe Line around the cardboard winder.
Disconnect the Pigtails from both Front Lines.
Open the connection of the Front Connection Line and the
first Front Line. Pull out the Front Line.
Reconnect these lines with just one loop.
Open the connection of the second Front Line, which is at-
tachted to the ring.
Connect the B-Safe Pigtail and the second Front Line with a
double loop. (Double loop on the pigtail side)
Thread the second Front Line through the metal ring of the
Front Connection Line. Connect the Pigtails on both Front Lines.
Attention: the B-Safe Pigtail with the double loop knot should
not slip through the ring!
The CONNECTControl Bar is now Front Line Safety System ready
and operates on 4 flying lines.

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SHORTEN YOUR FLYING LINES
Remove the 7 m B-Safe Line attached to the 14 m B-Safe
Line.
Wind all extension lines on the cardboard wrapper or stow
them in a bag.
Attach the B-Safe Line as descriped in the chapter „Instal-
ment of the B-Safe Top Lines on the PEAK“.
11.02 Shorten your flying lines with 4-line Front
Line Safety System
Remove all pigtails from all four flying lines (Back- and front
lines).
Store the pigtails in a bag or put it aside.
Thread the 7 m extension line through the loop of the flying
line (Back- or front line) and remove it. Repeat this process on
the other three flying lines and put them aside.
11 SHORTEN YOUR FLYING LINES
11.01 Shorten your flying lines with 5-lines B-Safe
System
Disconnect both B-Safe Top Lines (B-Safe Main) from the
PEAK.
Open the connection between the B-Safe Top Lines (PEAK)
and the B-Safe Line (5th line).
Remove all pigtails from all four flying lines (Back- and front
lines). There is no pigtail attached to the end of the B-Safe Line
(5th line).
Store the pigtails in a bag or put it aside.
Remove the 7 m extension from the flying line (Back- or front
line). Repeat this process on the other three flying lines.
Attach each pigtail to the shortened flying lines (14 m). Re-
peat this process on the other three flying lines.

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INSTALLATION OF THE BRAKE LINE
Pass the Brake line behind the clam cleat adjust. The Brake
line has to pass freely on the backside of the adjuster line.
Push the Brake Line through the loop of the other steering
leader line.
Thread the steering line through the loop of the Brake line.
Tighten all connections.
Attach each pigtail to the shortened flying lines (14 m). Re-
peat this process on the other three flying lines.
Wind all extension lines on the cardboard winder or stow them
in a bag.
12 INSTALLATION OF
THE BRAKE LINE
Choose one steering line.
Take the Brake Line and thread it through until you reach the
steering leader line. Stop in above the spliced part.
Push the Brake Line through the loop of the steering leader
line.

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CONTROL BAR CARE
13 CONTROL BAR CARE
Each control bar must be checked regularly and properly. Main-
tenance and care support the error-free function of all safety-
relevant components.
Any discoloration of the Control Bar can be attributed to en-
vironmental factors, mechanical stress, UV radiation, and
soiling. Discoloration does not aect the control bars func-
tionality.
Prevention
FLYSURFER recommends a thorough check of all individual
parts immediately before and after using the Control Bar. Avoid
contact with sharp-edged objects, strong UV exposure and long
storage times when wet.
Check the functionality of the quick release system and avoid
soiling, silting and icing.
Drying
To avoid mold stains, discoloration or, in extreme cases, mold,
the Control Bar must be packed dry. The function of the control
bar is not restricted by this.
Rinsing
The Control Bar should be rinsed with clean, fresh water after
several days of saltwater use. The use of cleaning agents dama-
ges the coating of the Control Bars parts and voids the warranty.
Check
Check all Control Bar parts for wear before each use. Material
breakage can lead to emergencies or injuries.
14 MAINTENANCE
The main parts to check for wear on a FLYSURFER Control Bar are
all lines, all elastics, pulleys, pigtails and the grip. Depending on
usage, lines or other components must also be serviced during
the life of your Control Bar. Failure to maintain the kite can cause
further damage and void the warranty.
Dirt and heavy use can shorten flying lines or the Safety Line.
It is advisable to measure the lines at regular intervals in order
to maintain the function of the product and to ensure long-term
use.
14.01 Measuring of the flying lines
To measure the flying lines of the CONNECTControl Bar
unwind and sort them. Find a fixed point (rod, eyelet) and fix
the bar in the powered state with the help of the safety leash
or another line.
Attach the safety leash to the depower line to keep the con-
trol bar powered.
Check if the adjuster is fully open.
Use two pens or screwdrivers to measure the flying lines.

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MAINTENANCE
Take the front lines in one hand and the steering lines in the
other hand and thread a pen (or screwdriver) through the end of
each line (pigtails).
Now tension the flying lines with approx. 10 kg. Hold the front
and steering lines side by side and compare the line lengths.
If you notice a dierence, use the knot ladder to lengthen
or shorten the steering lines as described in the next point
„Lengthening or shortening the steering lines“. All flying lines
must be of the same length.
14.02 Extend a Steering Line
Push the floater along the steering leader line away from the
bar stick. Expose the knot ladder beneath the floater.
Open the lark‘s head knot.
Move the knot to the by one or two knots. Tighten the con-
nection.
Push the floater along the steering leader line until it sits
on the winder.
Repeat this process on the other side of the control bar.
Choose the same position on both sides and make sure the
knot of the steering leader line sits on top of it.
14.03 Exchange the Safety Line
Check the Safety Line for damage. If the white core of the line is
exposed, change the line immediately.
Take the Quick Release and pull the Safety Line with the
Safety Ring out.

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MAINTENANCE
Open the knot and take o the Stopper Ball and the Safety
Ring.
Store them in the bag or put them next to you.
Don‘t lose the Stopper Ball and the Safety Ring!
Take the B-Safe Pigtail and open the connection to the Sa-
fety Line. Thread the Safety Line through the loop of the B-Safe
Pigtail.
Take the new Safety Line o the cardboard winder.
Take the black marked end of the Safety Line as a reference
point.
Then take the blue end of the Safety Line (2 m) and push its
loop onto the B-Safe Pigtail. Then take the black marked end of
the Safety Line and pull it through the loop of the B-Safe Pigtail.
Thread the Safety Line through the ring of the clem cleat.
Thread the Safety Line through the eyelet of the bar stick.
Thread the Safety Line through the Quick Release.
Thread the Safety Line through the Safety Ring and the Stop-
per Ball.
Form a figure-eight knot.
Pull the figure-eight knot with approximately 25 kg into the
Stopper Ball.

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REPAIR & SPARE PARTS
15 REPAIR & SPARE PARTS
Repairs can be done at either our workshop in the head oce,
or by a Flysurfer sales partner who oers a repair service. High
quality original spare parts for all our Flysurfer products can be
ordered directly from our Online-Shop: shop.flysurfer.com

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