FLYSURFER VIRON3 User manual

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VIRON3 User Manual ENGLISH #01 / 04-2019
Änderungen vorbehalten / data subject to change
© FLYSURFER Kiteboarding 2019, www.flysurfer.com

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CONTENT
01 Safety Notes.............................................................................................................................4
01.01 Do not fly with kites........................................................................................................................................................4
01.02 Position of the stopper ring ..........................................................................................................................................5
02 Overview of the kite.................................................................................................................6
03 Handling ...................................................................................................................................8
03.01 Setting Up a Foilkite.......................................................................................................................................................8
03.02 Sorting the bridle............................................................................................................................................................9
03.03 Securing a Foilkite........................................................................................................................................................10
04 Launching...............................................................................................................................10
04.01 Self launching a Foilkite at the edge of the wind window ....................................................................................10
04.02 Edge of the wind window with a helper....................................................................................................................11
05 Relaunch ................................................................................................................................12
05.01 Reverse Launch.............................................................................................................................................................12
05.02 One Line Relaunch........................................................................................................................................................12
05.03 Drainage .........................................................................................................................................................................13
06 Landing...................................................................................................................................13
06.01 Landing with an assistant...........................................................................................................................................13
06.02 Self-landing by backstall............................................................................................................................................14
07 Safety System ........................................................................................................................15
07.01 Reactivating the kite....................................................................................................................................................15
08 Emergencies...........................................................................................................................16
08.01 Self-Rescue....................................................................................................................................................................16
09 Packing Up..............................................................................................................................17
10 Kite Care.................................................................................................................................18
11 Maintenance...........................................................................................................................19
11.01 Repairing the Cloth.......................................................................................................................................................19
12 Trimming ................................................................................................................................19
12.01 Optimum trim of the flying lines................................................................................................................................19

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SAFETY NOTES
01 SAFETY NOTES
Read the entire Gear Guide online thouroughly before using the kite, 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 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.
01.01 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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SAFETY NOTES
01.02 Position of the stopper ring
The position of the stopper ring on the safety endline of the CONNECT bar must be checked and, if necessary, adjusted when changing
to another kite or kite size. The correct stopper ring position can be found in the line plan of the corresponding kite.
The CONNECT bar in the „Ready to Fly“ package of the VIRON3 is currently delivered with the following stopper ring positions (mea-
sured from the lower end of the safety endline):
VIRON 4 = 2,30 m
VIRON 6 = 2,80 m
VIRON 8 = with the standard position 3,05 m
VIRON 4 = 2,30 m
VIRON 6 = 2,80 m
VIRON 8 = 3,05 m
move the stopper ring

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OVERVIEW OF THE KITE
02 OVERVIEW OF THE KITE

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OVERVIEW OF THE KITE
B-SAFE SYSTEM
The B-Safe System is guided through sliding rings outwards
along the A-Level. After activating the quick release, the bar sli-
des up the 5th line and the kite is reefed horizontally in the midd-
le. This removes the pressure in the kite and allows it to come
down powerless through the wind window. The VIRON3 can be
reactivated upon demand and is immediately ready to re-launch.
SIMPLE BRIDLE CONCEPT (A+Z)
The Simple Bridle Concept has an A-level bridle, as well as brake
level bridle (Z) and comes without a mixer (pulley system). The
direct connection of the flying lines, achieves light bar forces for
easy handling. The kite uses pulleys on each wingtip to improve
feedback when steering. The excellent depower is significantly
supported by the flattening of the leading edge which reduces
lift. This combination of features never lets the VIRON3 accele-
rate abruptly, which greatly increases control in stronger winds
and makes the kite more predictable.
AUTOMATIC DRAINAGE SYSTEM
The VIRON3 has a large air intake that reaches up to the trailing
edge and largely prevents possible ingress of water. The draina-
ge system is integrated into the whole trailing edge of the kite
and ends in the form of hand-wide openings at both wing tips.
This allows water and sand to drain automatically from the kite,
without aecting the kite‘s flying behaviour.
ANTI-INVERT ROPE
The Anti-Invert Rope is another safety feature that prevents the
kite from inverting when the B-Safe system is activated. This
ensures a safe and easy relaunch.
AUTO-RELAUNCH
The VIRON3 is the only closed-cell foil kite to have such an ef-
fective auto-relaunch. The kites outline and thick profile mean
the VIRON3 can be relaunched with very little eort simply by
turning the bar. Ideal for children!
IMPACT ABSORBING TECHNOLOGY
Durability and quality are essential for training use. The VIRON
has a special material mix that features double stiched seams,
reinforced ribs and straps at load points. Elastic, air-permeable
mesh panels are integrated in the chambers to absorbs the im-
pact energy. The top and bottom sail is made out of our proven
32g DLX+ fabric (Double Rip Stop).
SELF INFLATABLE
FLYSURFER significantly improved the inflation of the VIRON3
by including a sharknose in the leading edge and integrate rigid
foils around the air intake valve. These allow the kite to form
its wing profile faster and maintains optimal dynamic pressure
during turning. The start and (water)restart is faster and kite
control further increased.

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HANDLING
03 HANDLING
A kite needs to be secured properly even if
the wind is light. A runaway kite can be a se-
rious danger to people or animals downwind.
To ensure a long lifespan of your kite, we re-
commend that you do not leave the kite flap-
ping in the wind and sun for long periods.
03.01 Setting Up a Foilkite
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, the thin B-Safe line lies in
the middle. 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 moveable “stopper“ ring in the B-Safe End-
line, that prevents the bar from sliding up too far when released.

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HANDLING
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.
03.02 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.
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.

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LAUNCHING
04 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.
04.01 Self launching a Foilkite 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.
Walk downwind a bit as the kite inflates.
03.03 Securing a Foilkite
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.
Open the deflate valves. A deflated kite will flap around on
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LAUNCHING
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.
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.
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.
04.02 Edge of the wind window with a helper
It is important that your helper is experienced with this tech-
nique and you have explained them how it‘s done.
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RELAUNCH
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 minimises potential damage
from abrasion.
05.02 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.
05 RELAUNCH
05.01 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.
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.

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LANDING
06 LANDING
06.01 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.
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.
05.03 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.

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LANDING
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.
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“.
06.02 Self-landing by backstall
Warning: Keepatleast two line-lengthssafe-
ty 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.

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SAFETY SYSTEM
07 SAFETY SYSTEM
The VIRON kites are equipped with a B-Safe Safety. After
activating the quick release, the control bar slides up to the
stopper ring.
The kite will flag out on this safety line and will come to rest
on the water in its normal windrange.
07.01 Reactivating the kite
After leashing out, the kite can easily be reset on the water and
relaunched again.
Work your way up the Safety-Endline until you get to the
control bar. Be careful not to get tangled in the loose endline.
When you reach the bar, secure the endline to your harness
hook. This is done by wrapping the side of the endline which is
under tension two times around the harness hook and then the
loose side one time in the opposite direction.
Now the quick release can be reset with both hands.
Let the chicken loop go and unwrap the endline. Make sure
you have a good grip on the endline as you hook in the chicken
loop and secure it with the chicken dick.
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
endline slip too quickly through your fingers as to avoid getting
burns or cuts. Because of this, it is recommended that you let go
of the entire endline when you get to the last two meters.
Auslösen des Standard Safety Modus
Auslösen des Standard Safety Modus
Zusammenbau des QR
Zusammenbau des QR
Zusammenbau des QR
Zusammenbau des QR

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EMERGENCIES
08 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 to-
wards the pilot (e.g frontstall) it is important
to activate 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 ef-
fective 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
unnecessary swimming movements. A line
knife in your harness is a very useful tool in
a worst case scenario.
08.01 Self-Rescue
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
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PACKING UP
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.
09 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
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 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.

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MAINTENANCE
12 TRIMMING
As all lines change length over time, we have built in a way to
correct the flying characteristics quickly and easily. Adjustments
after heavy use over years should be done to keep the products
performance and ensure a long-term use of the VIRON3.
12.01 Optimum trim of the flying lines
Steering (back) lines shorten over time in relation to the flying
(front) lines. Underneath the floaters, the back line can be shor-
tened or extended by using knots. Extension of the back lines is
necessary when the trimmer needs to be pulled in too much to
keep the kite flying normally in its intended wind range. (back-
stall tendency).
11 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.
11.01 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.

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