FLYSURFER PEAK5 User manual

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PEAK User Manual ENGLISH #01 / 12-2021
Änderungen vorbehalten / data subject to change
© FLYSURFER Kiteboarding 2021, 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 Single-Skin Kite .......................................................................................................................................8
04.02 Sorting the bridle............................................................................................................................................................9
04.03 Securing a Single-Skin 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........................................................................................................................................................12
07 Landing....................................................................................................................................................13
07.01 Landing with an assistant...........................................................................................................................................13
07.02 Landing without an assistant at the side of the wind window.............................................................................13
07.03 Self-landing using the B-Safe System .....................................................................................................................14
08 Safety Systems .......................................................................................................................................14
08.01 Frontline Safety (FLS)..................................................................................................................................................14
08.02 B-Safe System (5th line).............................................................................................................................................14
08.03 Reactivating the kite....................................................................................................................................................15
09 Emergencies............................................................................................................................................15
10 Packing Up ..............................................................................................................................................16
11 Kite Care..................................................................................................................................................17
12 Assembly of the B-Safe System ............................................................................................................17
12.01 Conversion of the CONNECT Control Bar from 4 lines Frontline Safety to 5 lines B-Safe System...............17
12.02 Instalment of the B-Safe Top Lines ..........................................................................................................................18
13 Maintenance............................................................................................................................................19
13.01 Replacing the Sparepart Lines and Pulleys.............................................................................................................19
13.02 Little Connection Lines................................................................................................................................................20
13.03 Repairing the Cloth.......................................................................................................................................................20
14 Trimming ................................................................................................................................................ 20
14.01 Mixer................................................................................................................................................................................20
14.02 Camber Trim System....................................................................................................................................................20
14.03 Optimum trim of the flying lines................................................................................................................................21
15 Repair & Spare Parts............................................................................................................................. 21

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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.
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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 Single Skin Concept
The single skin concept has high buoyancy profiles and a very
ecient depower. Reducing its weight to a minimum brings
advantages in terms of stability, drift and light wind handling.
Single skins allow the use of our B-Safe system and absorb
hard impacts. The excellent longevity of these kites is not only
due to the concept but by their material. High ageing and tear
resistance, three ripstop threads and enormous rigidity at only
33g / m² make the TX-Light the perfect fabric. The leading edge
consists of 44g / m² DLX+ cloth, protects against abrasion and
sharp-edged objects. Every material optimizes a specific area of
the kite. We use UV-resistant surfaces and air-tight coatings to
absorbent properties to improve airflow when wet.
Hybrid Wingtip Technology
The Hybrid Wingtip Technology consists of two self-inflating
cells on each side of the kite. The openings are protected with
mesh material to prevent the entry of snow or dirt. Both wing-
tips have our proven drainage system. The more ecient aero-
dynamics allow for tighter turning with constant pull, as well
as increased backstall resistance. Through that, the wingtip is
only flapping when you depower the kite. The bar feedback is
considerably improved. The kite feels sporty and gives you a
confidence-inspiring feeling.
B-Safe System
The B-Safe System is a (extra optional Y-) line configuration
that slides along the B-level through eyelets. After activating
the quick release, the bar moves 4 m up on the 5th line. The
kite is reefed horizontally in the middle and reduces the wing
span to a minimum. The kite comes down gently and flags out.
After reactivating the quick release system, you can launch the
kite through the power zone. The B-Safe System is ideal for self-
landing or for taking breaks.
Camber Trim System
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. Moving the
rings changes the relationship between the B or C level relative
to the A level. The profile of the foil kite can be trimmed to be
either flat or curved.

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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 Single-Skin 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.
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
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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 Single-Skin 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.

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LAUNCHING
Put the flying lines under tension so that the kite rises slow-
ly. Take another step to windward to release the weight from the
trailing edge of the kite.
Depower the kite until it reaches the zenith.
As soon as the kite is inflated and you are ready, give the
assistant the thumbs up signal that he can let go. Make sure to
once again check whether all lines run freely before doing this.
Note:
Get aligned with the wind, the assistant retains his posi-
tion and is not moving around.
05.03 Powerzone
Important: Only start a kite in the power zone in light wind,
otherwise it can develop large forces/power spikes. Always
keep a large safety distance downwind of yourself.
After setting up the kite in the power zone make sure to
weigh the trailing edge with suitable objects or sucient sand
or snow.

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RELAUNCH
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 ground. Strong pulls or pumping the
lines may help in light winds. If the kite does not release from
the ground, grab the leader lines higher up.
When the kite is at least one wingspan above the ground,
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 minimises potential damage
from abrasion.
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.

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LANDING
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 trained assistant that you want to land. The
assistant should be standing well upwind of the kite.
Lower the kite towards the assistant along the edge of the
wind window.
The assistant can now approach the kite and grab hold of the
leading edge of the kite.
Warning:
The assistant should never grab any
lines.
As soon as the assistant 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 assistant.
Secure the kite as described in “Securing the Kite“.
07.02 Landing without an assistant at the side of
the wind window
Warning: Keep at least two line-lengths
safety distance downwind. We generally
recommend landing with the help of an as-
sistant. Landing the kite by backstall should
only be attempted in light winds.
Fly down the kite on the edge of the wind window.
Steer the kite down hard so that the kite collapses on the
ground.

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SAFETY SYSTEMS
08 SAFETY SYSTEMS
08.01 Frontline Safety (FLS)
In standard settings, all PEAKkites operate on a Frontline Sa-
fety System (FLS). We recommend the use of FLYSURFER Control
Bars to ensure the functionality of the Frontline Safety System.
After triggering the quick release, the Control Bar moves up
to the stopper knot.
The kite flags out along the FLS-Line.
08.02 B-Safe System (5th line)
You can convert every PEAKto use the B-Safe System. The lines
required for the installation are included in the scope of delivery.
We recommend our CONNECTControl Bar to ensure the functio-
nality of the B-Safe system.
After triggering the quick release, the Control Bar moves
along the B-Safe line in the direction of PEAK.
Go quickly toward the kite until it comes to rest entirely on
the ground.
Secure the kite as described in “Securing the Kite“.
07.03 Self-landing using the B-Safe System
Make sure that you have a large enough landing area that is free
of any obstacles that can damage the kite.
Activate the quick release and the kite falls powerless from
the sky. Optionally, you can pull on the 5th line until the kite falls
pressureless from the sky.
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“.
Tip:
The kite can also be landed in a controlled manner (by
backstalling) by pulling slightly on the safety leash without
activating the quick release.
Auslösen des Standard Safety Modus
Auslösen des Standard Safety Modus

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EMERGENCIES
The kite is gathered up and falls from the sky without pres-
sure. This method is suitable for self-landing. Using the B-Safe
system oers the highest level of security!
08.03 Reactivating the kite
After triggering the Quick Release, it is possible to reassemble it
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
towards 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
eective 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.

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PACKING UP
10 PACKING UP
A FLYSURFER kite is quickly packed. Make sure that the bridle
lines are stored securely inside the kite and the control bar does
not get caught between them.
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.
Lay the bar on-top of the kite and a bit away from the tips.
Lay 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.

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KITE CARE
12 ASSEMBLY OF THE
B-SAFE SYSTEM
12.01 Conversion of the CONNECTControl Bar from
4 lines Frontline Safety to 5 lines B-Safe System
The CONNECTis delivered as a 4-line control bar with FLS (Front-
line Safety System). Take the B-Safe line set out of the CONNECT
bar bag.
Unwind the flying lines until you reach the Front Connection
Line.
Open the connection of the first Front Connection Line and
the Front Line. Thread the Front Line slowly out.
Attention , thread all lines slowly to avoid damage caused by
friction!
Connect the first Front Line with a double loop to the Front
Connection Line.
The trim is necessary to ensure an equal
total line length.
Thread the first Front Line slowly through the loop and ten-
sion both lines to ensure a tight connection.
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.
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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ASSEMBLY OF THE B-SAFE SYSTEM
Unwind the 7 m B-Safe Line from the cardboard winder.
Connect the 7 m B-Safe Line with the end of the of the 10 m
B-Safe Line.
Attention,
all line connections must be tight!
Thread the B-Safe Lines with a total length of 17 m through
the ring of the Front Connection Line.
Attention:
the B-Safe Pigtail with the double loop knot should
not slip through the ring!
The CONNECTControl Bar is now B-Safe System ready and ope-
rates on 5 flying lines.
12.02 Instalment of the B-Safe Top Lines
Take the cardboard winder with B-Safe Top Lines out of the
PEAKbag. Thread both B-Safe Top lines slowly through the loop
at the end of the B-Safe Line (5th line) of the CONNECTControl Bar.
Note:
A knot can be formed with the end of the B-Safe Line in
order to connect the B-Safe Top Lines with a Lark‘s Head. This
method is recommended if you want to fly several kites with
one control bar.
Unfold the PEAKon the ground in front of you. Start in the
middle of the PEAK and lift the A-Level on either side of the wing. 
Tip:
Go beneath the A-Level and lift it above your head. Put it
on the shoulder which points toward the middle of the PEAK.
The lines of the B-Safe System run through the rings integra-
ted into the B-Level ribs. Search for the red LCL (Little Connection
Line) and connect the B-Safe Top Line with a Lark‘s Head knot.
Disconnect the Pigtail of the second Front Line and thread it
slowly through the ring of the Front Connection Line.
Disconnect the second Front Line from the B-Safe Pigtail.
Connect the second Front Line with a Lark‘s Head below the
ring of the Front Connection Line. Tension both lines to tighten
the connection.
Connect the Front Pigtail of the second Front Line. Both Front
Lines are now ready.
Unwind both 5,1 m B-Safe Lines from the cardboard winder.
These lines are already connected and build one 10 m B-Safe
Line. Connect the B-Safe Pigtail and the 10 m B-Safe Line with
a double loop.
Note:
Leave the connection part where the 5,1 m B-
Safe Lines are connected to each other at the stan-
dard setting. The variable connection part can be
used to extend the total length of the B-Safe line af-
ter heavy use.

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MAINTENANCE
Check if the B-Safe Top Line is correctly attached and runs
free beneath the A-Level. Repeat the process on the other side
of the PEAK.
13 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.
13.01 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.
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.

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TRIMMING
13.03 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.
14 TRIMMING
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 PEAK.
14.01 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.
14.02 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.
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.
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.
13.02 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.