FLYSURFER Hybrid User manual

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HYBRID
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HYBRID User Manual ENGLISH #01 / 12-2022
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 Kite ................................................................................................................................ 6
04 Handling ................................................................................................................................................... 8
04.01 Setting Up a Hybrid Kite.................................................................................................................................................8
04.02 Sorting the bridle............................................................................................................................................................9
04.03 Securing a Hybrid Kite ...................................................................................................................................................9
05 Launching................................................................................................................................................10
05.01 Self launching at the edge of the wind window......................................................................................................10
05.02 Edge of the wind window with an assistant.............................................................................................................10
05.03 Powerzone......................................................................................................................................................................11
06 Relaunch .................................................................................................................................................12
06.01 Reverse Launch.............................................................................................................................................................12
06.02 One Line Relaunch........................................................................................................................................................13
07 Landing....................................................................................................................................................13
07.01 Landing with an assistant...........................................................................................................................................13
07.02 Landing without an assistant at the side of the wind window.............................................................................14
08 Safety System.........................................................................................................................................15
08.01 Frontline Safety (FLS)..................................................................................................................................................15
08.02 Reactivating the kite....................................................................................................................................................15
09 Emergencies............................................................................................................................................16
10 Packing Up ..............................................................................................................................................16
11 Kite Care..................................................................................................................................................17
12 Maintenance............................................................................................................................................18
12.01 Replacing the Pulleylines and Pulleys .....................................................................................................................18
12.02 Little Connection Lines................................................................................................................................................19
12.03 Repairing the Cloth.......................................................................................................................................................20
13 Trimming ................................................................................................................................................ 20
13.01 Performance Tuner.......................................................................................................................................................20
13.02 Optimum trim of the flying lines................................................................................................................................20
14 Repair & Spare Parts............................................................................................................................. 20

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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-
dingly cheaper support (e.g. by saving shipping costs).
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If you need further help, you can reach us at headquarters by phone or email.
E-Mail: support@flysurfer.com
Phone: [phone]

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SAFETY NOTES
02 SAFETY NOTES
Read the entire online user manual thouroughly before using the product, and strictly confirm 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 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 wearing 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 and dangers 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 powerlines,
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 open in emergency situations. Use a quick-release kite leash so that you can
disconnect your body from the product in case of an unforeseeable 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 KITE
03 OVERVIEW OF THE KITE

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OVERVIEW OF THE KITE
TX-Light Hybrid Concept
The HYBRID is the ingenious fusion of two foil-kite constructions: It combines the depower and stability of a single skin with the
water launch ability, control, and handling of a double skin. The sailcloths feature UV-resistant fabrics, airtight coatings, and hyd-
rophobic properties to improve airflow when wet. The TX-Light is resistant to aging and tearing, and impresses with its high tensile
strenght at only 33g/m². The DLX+ weighs 44g/m² and protects the leading edge from abrasion and sharp-edged objects.
Performance Tuner
The performance tuner is a knot ladder integrated into the C-pulley line to modify the camber of the kite. Moving the Z-Main Line
aects the bar forces and performance of the kite. Shortening increases low-end power and steering/holding forces. Lengthening
does the opposite, decreasing maximum power, and steering/holding power.
FLS Safety System
After the activation of the quick-release system, the kite‘s power flags out on a single front line attached to the opposite side of its
leading edge. When sorting the bridle lines, note that the cross-main line runs to the other side of the leading edge. This is required
to ensure minimum pull of the HYBRID kite due to its low aspect ratio.
Automatic Drainage System
The Automatic Drainage System hides in the internal construction of our closed-cell foil kites. Dirt, water and small objects that got
inside the kite slide automatically from the middle section to the wingtips. They exit the kite through two big holes at the trailing
edge of the wingtips.
High Pressure Air Intake
The air intakes are integrated into the leading edge and ensure the optimal dynamic pressure in our foil kites. After the foil kite is
filled with air, the walls of the air intake are automatically pressed together. The self-deflating is prevented, and the kite holds its
wing shape.
Velcro Fasterner Deflation Valve
We rely on a deflation valve with velcro fastener. It‘s in the middle of the hybrid kite. Warning prints are attached to the pull-out cloth
section; you can visually check the valve is closed.

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HANDLING
04 HANDLING
A kite needs to be secured properly even if
the wind is light. A runaway kite can be a
serious danger to people or animals down-
wind. To ensure a long lifespan of your kite,
we recommend that you do not leave the kite
flapping in the wind and sun for long periods.
04.01 Setting Up a Hybrid Kite
Lay the kite out on a surface free of hard or sharp objects.
Unroll your kite upside down into the wind and secure it with
something that has no sharp edges and is heavy enough to hold
down the kite for the given wind.
Open the kite and close (if necessary) the deflation valve.
Place the bar far enough away from all bridle lines on the
trailing edge side of the kite. Make sure that the bar cannot fall
or be pulled into the bridles.
Check your bridle for tangles. Make sure that none of the
lines are caught around the back of the kite.
Start at the leading edge holding up the front lines to visu-
ally check the bridle step by step.
When the bridle is sorted out, lay the front lines to the inside
and the steering lines to the outside. If not, follow the tips on the
“Sorting out the bridle“ chapter.
Ensure your flying lines are connected correctly and clear of
any potential hazards. Check for any damage or knots.

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HANDLING
Lightly tension up the bridle again to check it. If necessary,
repeat the last step till the left and right bridles are separated.
Unroll the lines from the bar and check as before.
04.03 Securing a Hybrid Kite
Fold your kite in the middle and let the tips flow out down-
wind. The bottom sail and the bridle will be facing inwards.
Weigh down the kite in the front third of the top sail. This method
prevents the tips from flapping in the wind. Opening the deflate
valve(s) can also help.
Tip:
The kite can also be secured using the same method as
the launch. However, it has been proven that the above method
keeps the kite more still in higher winds.
Make sure that the tips are not flapping too much. This can
lead to the bridle tangling. The tips can be additionally secured
with a bit of sand or other suitable object.
If the lines are still twisted, untwist them by turning the bar.
It may be possible (especially after not being careful when pa-
cking away or setting up the kite) that the bar has to be pushed
through the lines again to untwist.
04.02 Sorting the bridle
Even a badly tangled bridle can be quickly sorted out with the
right technique.
Roll up your lines onto the bar until you get close to the mi-
xer and secure the lines with a half hitch and/or the bungie cord.
If necessary, undo loops, knots, or balls of balls. Most loops
can be loosened by pushing the bar through along the line.

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LAUNCHING
Release the kite from the sand or object securing it with a
step backwards away from the kite and carefully steer it.
Tip:
You can prevent the lines getting caught around the bot-
tom wingtip by folding over the tip once more and securing the
second fold with e.g. sand.
05.02 Edge of the wind window with an assistant
It is important that your assistant is experienced with this tech-
nique and you have explained them how it‘s done.
Position kite and assistant exactly on the edge of the window.
The assistant begins from the center of the kite with the
leading edge (LE) into the wind. As the kite shapes its form, the
assistant slowly works his hands down the leading edge until
the kite is fully opened and lets the kite rise up. The bottom tip
should not be touching the ground anymore.
05 LAUNCHING
Please check not only the wind and weather conditions, but also
all your equipment, especially the safety system before launching.
Do not use any kite outside of its recommended upper wind range.
When launching in strong winds, we recommend that you have an
assistant holding you from the back of your harness. During laun-
ching, always pay attention that your brilde lines do not get caught
on anything or become tangled.
05.01 Self launching at the edge
of the wind window
Lay the kite out 90° to the wind. Fold over the windward
wingtip and secure it near the leading edge.
The kite should be positioned 15-30° downwind of you when
you slowly tension the lines for launch.
Pay attention that the downwind wingtip does not fold over
upwind.