FLYSURFER STOKE 3 User manual

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STOKE User Manual ENGLISH #01 / 07-2022
Änderungen vorbehalten / data subject to change
© FLYSURFER Kiteboarding 2022, www.flysurfer.com
CONTENT
01 Safety Notes.............................................................................................................................3
01.01 Do not fly with kites........................................................................................................................................................3
02 Overview of the kite.................................................................................................................4
03 Handling ...................................................................................................................................6
03.01 Inflating the L.E.I kite.....................................................................................................................................................6
03.02 Securing ...........................................................................................................................................................................6
03.03 Connecting the bar to a L.E.I Kite.................................................................................................................................6
04 Launching.................................................................................................................................7
04.01 Wind window edge with helper on the L.E.I kite .......................................................................................................7
05 Relaunch ..................................................................................................................................7
05.01 Reverse Launch on L.E.I kite.........................................................................................................................................7
05.02 With 1 steeringline on a L.E.I. kite...............................................................................................................................8
06 Landing with a helper..............................................................................................................8
07 Safety System ..........................................................................................................................9
07.01 Reactivating the kite......................................................................................................................................................9
08 Packing Up................................................................................................................................9
09 Emergencies...........................................................................................................................10
10 Kite Care.................................................................................................................................10
11 Maintenance...........................................................................................................................11
11.01 Repairing the Cloth.......................................................................................................................................................11
12 Trimming ................................................................................................................................11
12.01 Optimum trim of the flying lines................................................................................................................................11

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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 to 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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OVERVIEW OF THE KITE
02 OVERVIEW OF THE KITE

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OVERVIEW OF THE KITE
PULLEY ASSISTED BRIDLE SYSTEM
The bridle system, supported by pulleys, aects the twist and balance of the kite. Pull tighter loops and rely on high stability in gusty
winds. It also improves the relaunch and makes it accessible. The movable bridle anchor points avoid tension peaks by distributing
forces optimally to the leading edge. The spliced lines oer maximum security without tangles or snags while also minimizing drag.
The bridle system can be easily removed and replaced.
STREAMLINED FORCE FRAME
Designed for manufacturing, developed to cover a broad wind range, and built to reach maximum longevity. We rely exclusively on
frequently tested raw materials, and components to achieve our vision of a long-lasting lightweight canopy frame. Benefit from a
very light, aerodynamically ecient, and cleanly finished construction. Because quality is, what we stand for!
TRIPLE RIPSTOP SLC-TEX
SLC-TEX stands for Special Coated Longevity Textile. The advantages of the canopy material‘s uniform coating are excellent tearing
strength, high UV resistance, and persistent air-tightness. The 3x3 yarn combination is as light as a 2x2 yarn and as strong as any
4x4 yarn solution. Particularly suitable for long-term use, the material has superb aging characteristics. During our aging tests, the
SLC-TEX has 60% less porosity and 30% higher tear strength.
FREE FLOW
The Free Flow Valve allows for maximum air flow and user-friendliness. The valve is conveniently opened or closed with the push of
a button, enabling fast, eortless inflation or deflation. The Free Flow Valve can be easily replaced with a tool.
FREE FLOW SYSTEM
The Free Flow System is the connection of the Front Tube to the Struts. The locations of the connecting tubes have been chosen to
ensure that the kite can be deflated quickly.
PROFILE SUPPORT
The Profile Support helps us decrease the strut diameter, saving weight, and is a key element of the kite‘s broad wind range. We use
high-performance profiles to increase speed, reduce drag and keep the kite accelerating when it recovers after a loop or bottom
turn. The advantage in comparison to a fixed strut canopy lies in its deformation, letting the kite depower more eciently and giving
the rider a forgiving feel.

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HANDLING
03.02 Securing
Turn the kite around so that the leading edge lies on the
ground and points into the wind. Weigh the kite down with sand
or any other soft and heavy object.
03.03 Connecting the bar to a L.E.I Kite
Unwind the bar and sort the flight lines. Check these for da-
mage and knots.
Start at the leading edge and sort the bridle lines. Then con-
nect your grey front lines with a larkshead at the end of the bridle
line as shown in the picture. Attach your colored backlines with a
larkshead with the colored pigtail to the tip of the kite.
03 HANDLING
A kite needs to be secured properly even if the
wind is light. A runaway kite can be a serious
danger to people downwind. .
03.01 Inflating the L.E.I kite
Lay the kite out on a surface free of hard or sharp objects.
Turn the kite with the leading edge into the wind. The bottom
side of the kite turned up. Weigh the wingtip down with a suitable
object (kiteboard, sand, etc.).
Look to see if the check valve is closed. If it is not, then press
the pin – this should then visibly stand out of the valve.
Connect the pump leash with the kite. Inflate the kite until
all struts and the leading edge are firmly inflated and then close
the valve. Please observe and follow the PSI guidelines.
PUMP
CONNECTOR
VALVE
DE FL AT E
INFL AT E
Line Attachment

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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 Wind window edge with helper
on the L.E.I kite
It is important that your helper is experienced with this tech-
nique and you have explained them how it‘s done. Position the
kite and helper exactly on the edge of the window.
Pick up the bar and signal the starting helper that he can rai-
se the kite in a C-shape with the front tube facing the windward
side. Make sure all lines are clear and your helper is in the right
position. If you feel a steady pull in the kite, give the helper the
sign to let go.
Note:
Get aligned with the wind, the helper retains his position
and is not moving around.
05 RELAUNCH
05.01 Reverse Launch on L.E.I kite
Grab the leader lines above the floaters as high up as you
can. Make sure that the bar is the right way up, e.g black side of
the bar on the left. 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 WITH A HELPER
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.
05.02 With 1 steeringline on a L.E.I. kite
Pull on one leader-line and keep pulling until the kite laun-
ches at the edge of the wind window. As soon as the leading edge
of the kite points up put your hand back on the bar. Depower the
kite till its back in the sky towards the zenith.
06 LANDING WITH A HELPER
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.
Walk towards the helper and pull hard on the leeward side
steering line as soon as they have the kite securely in their
hands. That way the kite will flag out downwind of the helper.
Secure the kite as described in “Securing the Kite“.

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SAFETY SYSTEM
08 PACKING UP
Wind the lines as shown in the illustration around the bar
until you get to the mixer. Secure the lines with the elastics or
a half hitch.
Empty the air from the kite using the Free Flow Valve. To do
this, push in the pin of the check valve.
Roll the kite up from both wingtips to the middle. Fold the
kite and store it in the kite bag.
07 SAFETY SYSTEM
The STOKE 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.
07.01 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.
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EMERGENCIES
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
towards you or pulling in the leader lines. 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 ea-
sier to spot for rescuers. Caution: It is very
easy to get caught up in the bridle lines that
are floating around. Avoid unnecessary swim-
ming movements. A line knife in your harness
is a very useful tool in a worst case scenario.
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.
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
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 repair must be clean, dry, and grease-free. Tempora-
ry repairs are possible with spinnaker repair tape. Tape the tear
from the inside of the kite. We recommend that you round o the
edges of the repair tape. We oer professional repair done by the
FLYSURFER in-house workshop. We can exchange parts of the
canopy, without a 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.
12 TRIMMING
12.01 Optimum trim of the flying lines
Steering (back) lines shorten over time in relation to the flying
(front) lines. The back line can be shortened or extended un-
der the floaters 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 usually in its intended wind range. (backstall
tendency).

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