FLYSURFER SONIC4 User manual

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SONIC ⁴ User Manual ENGLISH 06-2023
Änderungen vorbehalten / data subject to change
© FLYSURFER Kiteboarding 2023, 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 foil kite.......................................................................................................................................................8
04.02 Sorting the bridle............................................................................................................................................................9
04.03 Securing a foil kite..........................................................................................................................................................9
05 Launching................................................................................................................................................10
05.01 Self launching a foil kite at the edge of the wind window....................................................................................10
05.02 Edge of the wind window with a helper on a foil kite ............................................................................................11
06 Relaunch .................................................................................................................................................11
06.01 Reverse Launch.............................................................................................................................................................11
06.02 One Line Relaunch........................................................................................................................................................12
06.03 Drainage .........................................................................................................................................................................13
07 Landing....................................................................................................................................................13
07.01 Landing with an assistant...........................................................................................................................................13
07.02 Self-landing by backstall............................................................................................................................................14
07.03 Self-landing using the Frontline Safety ..................................................................................................................14
08 Safety System.........................................................................................................................................15
08.01 Reactivating the kite....................................................................................................................................................15
09 Emergencies............................................................................................................................................15
09.01 Self-Rescue with a foil kite.........................................................................................................................................16
10 Packing up...............................................................................................................................................17
11 Kite Care..................................................................................................................................................18
12 Maintenance............................................................................................................................................18
12.01 Replacing the Sparepart Lines and Pulleys.............................................................................................................18
12.02 Little Connection Lines................................................................................................................................................19
12.03 Repairing the Cloth.......................................................................................................................................................19
13 Trimmen ................................................................................................................................................. 20
13.01 Mixer................................................................................................................................................................................20
13.02 Camber Trim System....................................................................................................................................................20
13.03 Bridle-Check..................................................................................................................................................................20
13.04 Profile Moment Adjuster (PMA‘s)................................................................................................................................22
13.05 Optimum trim of the flying lines................................................................................................................................23
14 Repair & spare parts ............................................................................................................................. 23

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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).
You can find all dealers in your area via our partner map:
https://flysurfer.com/fs-partner/
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 equip-
ment 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
STREAMLINED LIGHTWEIGHT CONSTRUCTION
Constructed from state-of-the-art, lightweight materials to ob-
tain an optimal power-to-weight ratio. The high-strength sail is a
triple-ripstop 34 g/m² TX-Light, and the leading edge features a
very durable 44 g/m² DLX+ fabric that protects against abrasion.
All SONIC components are designed for maximum performance
on any terrain. The streamlined construction ensures that the
kite remains agile and highly maneuverable while maintaining
peak performance.
Bridle Check Tool
The bridle check tool makes it easier to compare the bridle line
lengths. At each level (A, B, C, Z), on each wing side of the foil
kite, black markings make comparing front and back main line
lengths easy (see line plan). To restore the flight characteristics,
length dierences between B and C levels relative to A level
must be annulled by moving the rings on the mixer. To maintain
performance and stability, we recommend regularly checking
using the bridle check tool, if the product is used intensively.
Reflex Profile
The reflex profile keeps the foil kite stable at a low angle of
attack and at full acceleration. The counter-arching pushes the
trailing edge down and prevents a front stall. The reflex profile is
essential for controlling and depowering a foil kite.
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.
Deflation Velcro Fastener Valve
We rely on deflation valves with velcro fasteners. They are in the
middle of the trailing edge of our foil kites. Our freeride products
have additional loops sewn on the Deflation Velcro Fastener Val-
ve for opening them more easily with gloves. Warning prints are
attached to the pull-out cloth sections; you can visually check
the valve is closed.
Profile Momentum Adjuster
The PMAs are knot ladders that are sewn onto the profile in inside
the foil kite. They sit on the upper and lower sail between the A
and B levels. By shortening the knot ladders, the profile camber
can be adjusted, which gives the foil kite more performance or
stability. If a change is made, it should be made symmetrically.
We recommend the help of a FLYSURFER sales partner to ensure
correct settings of the Profile Momentum Adjuster.
Automatic Drainage System
The Automatic Drainage System hides in the internal construc-
tion of our closed-cell foil kites. Dirt, water and small objects
that got inside the kite slide automatically from the middle sec-
tion to the wingtips. They exit the kite through two big holes at
the trailing edge of the wingtips.

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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 downwind. To
ensure a long lifespan of your kite, we recom-
mend that you do not leave the kite flapping in
the wind and sun for long periods
04.01 Setting Up a foil 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. 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.
Open the kite and if necessary, close the deflate valves. Un-
roll the lines from your bar whilst walking away from the kite.
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.
Exception: There is a “stopper“ knot in one of the flying lines
that prevents the bar from sliding up too far when released.

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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.
04.03 Securing a foil 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. If the bridle is tangled, it was probably caused
by mistakes made when packing or setting up the kite.
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.
Undo any loops, knots or bunches that may have formed. If
the bridle is tangled, lines from one side of the bridle may be
running through the lines on the other side. Stick the bar along
these lines through the bridle.

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LAUNCHING
Walk downwind a bit as the kite inflates.
Pay attention that the downwind wingtip does not fold over
upwind.
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.
Open the deflate valves. A deflated kite will flap around on
the ground less.
05 LAUNCHING
Please check not only the wind and weather conditions, but also
all your equipment, especially the safety system before laun-
ching. 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 launching, always pay attention that your brilde
lines do not get caught on anything or become tangled.
05.01 Self launching a foil kite 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.
Pre-inflate the kite at least half way, for more control during
the launch. The kite should be positioned 15-30° downwind of
you when you slowly tension the lines for launch.

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RELAUNCH
If the kite is threatening to collapse over the assistant, you
can either walk downwind, or the assistant upwind.
Note: Get aligned with the wind, the helper retains his position
and is not moving around.
06 RELAUNCH
06.01 Reverse Launch
Grab the leader lines above the floaters as high up as you
can. Make sure that the bar is the right way up. Do not cross
over your hands.
Pull in both leader-lines as far towards yourself as possible
to reverse the kite o the water. Strong pulls or pumping the
lines may help in light winds. If the kite does not release from
the water, grab the leader lines higher up.
05.02 Edge of the wind window
with a helper on a foil kite
It is important that your helper is experienced with this tech-
nique and you have explained them how it‘s done.
Position kite and helper exactly on the edge of the window.
The helper begins from the center of the kite and holds mul-
tiple air intakes into the wind. As the kite fills, the helper slowly
works his hands down the leading edge of the kite letting the
inflated parts of the kite rise up. The bottom tip should not be
touching the ground anymore.
Tip: Pre-fill the kite properly!
As soon as the kite is inflated and you are ready, give the
helper the thumbs up signal that he can let go. Make sure to
once again check whether all lines run freely before doing this.

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RELAUNCH
06.02 One Line Relaunch
Grab one steering line high above the floater. Pull back the
line far enough towards you so that the kite starts to peel to the
side you are pulling. Keep pulling until the kite launches at the
edge of the wind window.
If the kite does not lift up and peel to one side when pulling the
leader line, try pulling the opposite leader instead. If this still
does not work, then use the reverse launch method.
Let go of the steering line as soon as the leading edge of the
kite points up. Grab the bar and keep it depowered until the kite
is flying again.
When the kite is at least one wingspan above the water, let
go of one of the leader lines. Make sure you keep hold of the
other one and the bar is in the right position.
The kite will now spin around. As soon as the leading edge
of the kite points up let go of the remaining leader line and put
your hand back on the bar. Depower the kite till its back in the
sky towards the zenith.
Tip: The reverse launch is the recommended relaunch method
when kiting on solid terrain. This minimizes potential damage
from abrasion.

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LANDING
06.03 Drainage
The drainage system ensures that water or dirt are automati-
cally removed from the kite. The kite has to be turned upright onto
its side. Try to achieve this by pulling on one steering line. Try to
prevent the upper wingtip from collapsing.
The excessive water/dirt should now flow out of the tip until
it is ready to be launched again.
07 LANDING
07.01 Landing with an assistant
The easiest and safest way to land your kite is with the help
of an assistant. Signal a helper who knows how to land your kite,
that you want to land. The helper should be standing well upwind
of the kite.
Lower the kite towards the helper along the edge of the wind
window.
The helper can now approach the kite and grab hold of the
leading edge of the kite.
Warning: The helper should never grab any lines.
As soon as the helper has the kite securely in their hands,
walk towards them until all flying lines are no longer under ten-
sion. This way the kite will flag out downwind of the helper.
Secure the kite as described in “Securing the Kite“.

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LANDING
07.03 Self-landing using the Frontline Safety
Make sure that you have a large enough landing area that
is free of any obstacles that can damage the kite. Fly the kite
down to the right side of the wind window (e.g. the side that your
frontline-safety line is attached to).
Activate your quick release. The kite will now flag out on the
Front Line Safety and come to rest downwind of you.
Attach the safety leash to a suitable object (e.g. a post or
a board tightly buried in the sand) and work your way up to the
kite a.s.a.p.
Secure the kite as described in “Securing the Kite“.
07.02 Self-landing by backstall
Warning: Keep at least two line-lengths sa-
fety distance downwind. We generally recom-
mend landing with the help of an assistant.
Landing the kite by backstall should only be
attempted in light winds.
Grab both leader lines above the floaters.
Pull them back towards you until the kite stalls and flies
backwards towards the ground. To a certain degree you can still
control the kite as it flies backwards. Never let go of the leader
lines when attempting this self-landing procedure.
Secure the leader lines around a suitable object in a way
that the backlines stay “braked“ and flying up of the kite again
is not possible.
Secure the kite as described in “Securing the Kite“.
Tip: When using this method it is also possible to walk your
way up one of the steering lines to the kite, as long as the wind
is light enough.

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SAFETY SYSTEM
08 SAFETY SYSTEM
The SOUL kites are equipped with a Frontline Safety (FLS).
After triggering the Quick Release, the Control Bar will slide up
to the stopper ball / knot.
The kite will flag out on this single front line.
08.01 Reactivating the kite
After triggering it, it is possible to reassemble the Quick Release
while on the water and start the kite again.
We recommend reading our Bar Safety Guide in detail!
Work your way up the safety endline until you get to the con-
trol bar. When you reach the bar, secure the endline to your har-
ness hook. Now the quick release can be reset with both hands.
Hook in the chickenloop and secure it with the chickendick.
Slowly release the endline bit by bit. Make sure that it has not
wrapped itself around any part of your body. Do not let the end-
line slip too quickly through your fingers to avoid getting burns
or cuts.
Tip: It can happen that the kite tangles after flagging out. If
this cannot be solved by pulling on the steering lines, you can
try to solve the problem by flagging out the kite again.
09 EMERGENCIES
In an emergency situation it is important not to panic, and to
react purposefully and goal orientated.
Especially in very gusty conditions the kite
can overfly its pilot. This can be corrected
by powering up the kite by pulling the bar to-
wards you or pulling in the leader lines (red
and green). It is also possible to counter the
kite‘s overflying, or get it back into the wind
window by flying it back and forth.
Should the center of the kite collapse towards
the pilot (e.g frontstall) it is important to ac-
tivate the quick release before it opens again,
as the kite can develop a lot of power when it
opens again in the wind-window.
A backwards flying kite (backstall) can be
recovered by depowering (pushing the bar
towards the kite). In very light winds you can
grab hold of the adjuster and give short eec-
tive pulls to accelerate the kite.
If one is in danger of drifting away from the
shore with an un-relaunchable kite, then it
may be prudent to abandon the kite and swim
back to shore if possible. Otherwise it is wise
to stay with your kite, as it will make you easier
to spot for rescuers.
Caution: It is very easy to get caught up in the
bridle lines that are floating around. Avoid un-
necessary swimming movements. A line knife
in your harness is a very useful tool in a worst
case scenario.

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EMERGENCIES
09.01 Self-Rescue with a foil kite
Packing down in deep water is only recommended for experi-
enced kiters and should be practiced beforehand.
Activate the quick release.
Work your way up the safety endline to the control bar. Wind
the loose endline round the bottom of the bar in a figure of 8.
Tip: The flagged out kite can be pulled behind you on the safety
leash when swimming back. However, this needs a lot of strength
and is only recommended for very short distances.
Now roll the flying lines onto the bar and secure them with
the bungies or even better using a half hitch.
Grab the kite.
Lay the tips on top of each other, and then the bar on top and
roll up the kite. Be careful with the bridle lines and stow them
as best you can within the two halves of the kite when rolling it
up. You can open the deflate valves to make rolling it up easier.
Secure the package with the harness.

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PACKING UP
Lay the bar on-top of the kite and a bit away from the tips
Throw the bridle lines in between the folded kite.
Roll up the kite around the bar. Make sure that no sharp ob-
jects on the beach damage the cloth.
Close the deflate valves carefully and fold the kite on both
sides of the bar and put it in the kitebag.
10 PACKING UP
A FLYSURFER kite can be packed into its bag very quickly. It is
important that the bridle is securely packed inside the kite and
the bar never gets into or goes through the bridle lines.
Open the deflate valves.
Wind the lines round the bar until you get to the mixer. Se-
cure the lines with the elastics or a half hitch. Keep hold of the
bar, or put it down somewhere out of the way of the bridle lines.
Fold the kite in half along the middle (tip on tip) and make
sure that the bridle is inside both halves. Also make sure that
there are no bridle lines over the outside skin.
Tip: If you do not want to roll a wet bar into your kite, there is a
method to attach the bar to the outside of the bag. Fold the kite
in the middle (tip on tip) and then roll up the kite, including the
bridle, and put it into the bag. Then roll up the bar and attach it
to the outside of the kitebag.

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KITE CARE
11 KITE CARE
FLYSURFER kites are very durable and very UV and saltwater re-
sistant. With proper care, your kite may last even longer. Even-
tual color changes of the cloth can be caused by environmental
causes, UV-exposure, mechanical strain as well as it getting dir-
ty. A color change has no influence on the flight characteristics
whatsoever and is not covered by warranty.
Do not leave the kite exposed to the elements
People who pack away their kite right after a session, or for a
longer break, will minimise the amount of time the material is
exposed to the sun and flapping in the wind, extending the “acti-
ve“ lifespan of their kite.
Drying
If a kite is packed away wet and left for a long period of time it
can develop ugly mildew spots, rust on the metal parts or color
bleeding of the cloth. This does not eect how the kite performs,
but will reduce the value of your kite. In extreme cases the kite
may get mouldy. To dry, simply continue to fly the kite until the
canopy is dry
Tip: Drying of the kite can be accelerated when the kite if flown
with an open air drainage valve on land. Otherwise a fan or
hair-blower can help, but please never use hot air!
Rinsing
Rinse your kite from time to time with clear water, after using
it in salt water, and leave it to dry in the shade. Do not use any
detergents. The warranty will be void after the use of detergents
on the cloth.
Check
Check all parts of the kite before each use. Especially parts that
can wear out. Material failure on those parts can lead to further
damages, or put the kiter at risk.
12 MAINTENANCE
The main parts that wear on the kites are the Depower Line, the
Safety Endline (see the bar manual), as well as the Sparepart
Lines and the pulleys. Depending on use, the flying lines and
other parts will need to be replaced within the lifespan of your
kite. If you do not service these parts, it can lead to damage to
the kite and will void the warranty.
12.01 Replacing the Sparepart Lines and Pulleys
The Sparepart Lines are the yellow lines that run through the
pulley system known as the mixer. The sparepart line should
be replaced before the sleeving could tear or fray (approx. 100
h). The pulleys should be changed after about 250 hours of use.
Before exchanging your sparepart lines, perform a mixertest to
note down your current mixertrim. When exchanging sparepart
lines, this trim will change and you might want to keep your pre-
ferred trim, after the line exchange you can then adjust to your
previous setting.
Tip: Always exchange only one side at a time and use the other
side as a template how the mixer should look like.
Lay out the kite and sort out the bridle. Make sure that the li-
nes do not get crossed or mixed up through the whole procedure.
Disconnect the front and steering lines on one side. Undo the
front- and back main lines at the mixer.
Pull the old sparepart lines out of the pulley. Always ex-
change both lines.

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MAINTENANCE
Reconnect the flying lines again, and then repeat the same
procedure on the other side. Pull all knots tight and check the
bridle carefully.
Warning: After exchanging the sparepart lines, do the bridle
check and adjust the camber trim system accordingly.
12.02 Little Connection Lines
The “Little Connection Line“ (LCL) allows you to quickly exchange
a bridle line and also works as a predetermined overload weak
point that prevents the canopy from getting damaged. Should
an LCL break, replace it with new one, in the same colour (same
breaking strength) LCL.
12.03 Repairing the Cloth
In case you get a small tear (e.g. through contact with a sharp
object) we have included a repair kit with your kite. The area
that needs to be repaired must be clean, dry and grease-free.
Temporary repairs are possible with spinnaker repair tape, but
the tear should be taped from the inside of the kite. It is recom-
mended that you round o the edges of the repair tape. A spe-
cial binding agent (silicone sealing compound) for the X-Light
Cloth is available through Flysurfer sales partners or directly at
FLYSURFER. A repair manual is included with the binding agent.
There is the possibility to have a professional repair done by us.
We can exchange whole parts of the canopy, so that there will be
no trace of the damage.
Tip: When a tear is close to a seam (less than 5cm), we recom-
mend using sewing to repair the damaged area.
When exchanging a pulley (after 250h of use) concentration
is needed. First make a larks head at the end of the line.
Put the pulley through the loop.
Pull the larks head knot tight.
Make sure to attach the new sparepart line in the same way
as the old one.
The long sparepart line has a knot at the end, this knot is
there to block the pulley from sliding over. Now pull the ring
through the loop and attach to the flying line. Redo the front- and
back main lines and pull the knots tight.

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TRIMMEN
If this is not the case, you just have to move the metal ring of
the mixer (C-Level) until all 3 knots are at the same level.
Tip: The mixer is basically a 2:1 pulley system. If you want to
change the B-Level by one centimeter, you will need to move
the ring by two centimeters.
Bring the B-Level up to the A, C and Z bridle connection knots
and tension the mixer. All four knots at the same level create a
standard factory trim(+/- 0cm).
If this is not the case, you just have to move the metal ring of
the mixer (B-Level) until all 4 knots are at the same level.
Done. Be sure to pull everything properly tight again after
adjusting, so that the trim stays under tension.
Tip: When the mixer is set to the standard trim (+/- 0cm), e.g.
all four knots are at the same level. It is enough to only move
the metal ring of the mixer (C-Level) to change the basic trim.
The B-Level automatically adjusts half the amount of the CLe-
vel when modifying.
13.03 Bridle-Check
The bridle check can be done by measuring and comparing the
knots of the black marked lines at the canopy to compensate
stretch or shrink of the bridle. The individual levels of the kite
are controlled with dierent ratios by the Mixer and thus influ-
ence the angle of attack and the curvature of the profile. The trim
checker helps with the bridle check.
13 TRIMMEN
As all lines change length over time, we have built in a way to
correct the flying characteristics quickly and easily. Adjust-
ments after heavy use over years should be done to keep the
products performance and ensure a long-term use of the SOUL.
13.01 Mixer
Bridle levels of the kite are controlled by the mixer, a pulley sys-
tem which modulates the angle of attack and the profile camber.
The mixer features the two-ring camber trim system.
13.02 Camber Trim System
Sort out the mixer. Hold the loops next to the little flags in
line and set A & Z on the same level.
Now tension the mixer and secure the ends of the front and
steering lines (e.g. an assistant can hold them). The position of
the lines should not change during the whole mixer test.
Bring the C-Level up to the A and Z bridle connection knots
and tension the mixer (min. 5 kg tensile load per line). All three
knots should be at the same level at standard trim.