Peter Lynn Pepper Instruction Manual

Instructions and safety manual

Introduction
Congratulations!
Thank you for purchasing a Peter Lynn product. This Peter Lynn product has been designed by
one of the world's foremost designers of power-kites and buggy equipment and is constructed
to give you many years of fun and joy.
You are now the proud owner of a power kite, which has been designed for use on land. Please
read this manual carefully before using the kite for the first time in order to get the best result
and to ensure the safety of yourself and others. Please keep this manual together with your
Peter Lynn Pepper for future reference.
Traction kiting is a growing sports activity across the globe with product innovation and tech-
nical development evolving fast. To learn more about this exciting sport and about the complete
Peter Lynn product range, please visit
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Contents of your Pepper package
You will find your kite in a bag together with the required control gear.
The Pepper package contains:
1. Pepper kite
2. Pepper bag
3. Dyneema flying line set
4. 4-line handles
5. Instruction manual
Line length
Each Pepper is delivered with a set of Dyneema flying lines, the length and strength of which
have been chosen for each size of kite.
A line length anywhere between 15 and 30 meters works fine. Shorter lines means more direct
steering and less power being generated by the kite. Longer lines means less direct steering
and more power from the kite.
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Setting your kite up
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Setting up - overview
left handle right handle
rear flying
line (right)
lower skin
trailing edge
air inlets
top
bridle
top skin leading edge Velcro tag
top flying
line (right)
top flying
line (left)
rear flying
line (left)
top
bridle loop
bottom
bridle
bottom
bridle loop
sleeve on
end of
flying line
The 'Wind Window'
Before flying your kite it is very
important to understand the
'wind window'. The image on the
right shows where the kite will
create the most power (straight
downwind, also known as the
‘power zone’) and where the kite
will create the least power (edge
of the window and zenith).

Step 1 - Getting started
1. Find a good location to set the kite up.
WARNING!
Never fly a kite near power lines, railroads and airports. Make sure the area is clear of
people and other kite flyers. Never fly a kite on crowded beaches! Make sure you have
a downwind area of at least 100 meters which is clear of buildings or other obstacles.
2. Take the kite out of the bag and unfold the kite. Lay the kite down with the lower skin up,
trailing edge opposite to the wind direction. Make sure you put some sand or other suitable
weight on the trailing edge of the kite to prevent it from blowing away.
3. The four bridle loops are secured together in the Velcro tag in the centre of the leading edge
of the kite. Remove the bridle loops from the Velcro tag, make sure the bridles are free of
tangles, and lay the bridles on the ground.
Step 2 - Unwinding your flying lines
Starting at the kite, slowly walk backwards while unwinding your lines. Walk in the opposite of
the wind direction. This prevents line tangles, and enables you to launch easier and faster.
Always try to keep your lines in a straight line, this prevents line tangles. Lay your lines out all
parallel to each other. The thicker (top) lines should be on the inside, and the thin (rear) lines
should be on the outside.
Step 3 - Attaching the flying lines
Attaching the lines to the handles
Attach the flying lines to the handles by using larkshead knots, as shown below.
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Setting your kite up
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1. Make a larkshead in the
sleeve on the end of the
flying line.
2. Slide the larkshead over
the end knot on the leader
lines of the handles.
3. Tighten the larkshead and
slide it against the end
knot.

Setting your kite up and launching
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Attaching the lines to the kite
Attach the flying lines to the kite using the same
larkshead knot as described on the previous
page. Slide the larkshead onto the loops on the
ends of the bridles.
You are now ready to start flying
your kite!
Launching
1. Make sure the kite is still secured from blowing away
by some sand on the trailing edge. Stand at the
position where your flying lines are at about 45
degrees to the wind direction. The more you launch
your kite directly downwind, the more power the kite
will produce when launching.
2. Check again if the area is clear of people. Slowly
take a few steps back. When using four line handles,
push the bottom ends of your handles forward. You
will see the leading edge rise and the sand will fall
from the trailing edge of the kite. You can stop walk-
ing when the kite launches.
3. If there is sufficient wind, the kite will start flying to
the zenith.
Launching with a helper
As an alternative to step 1-3, you may also ask some-
one to hold the kite by the leading edge, so it is ready to
fly off. First let the kite fill with air, and then the helper
guides it upward on your command.
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Flying your kite
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Looping your kite
Flying your Pepper
Steering your kite
Faster steering
Looping your kite
Pull in one line and hold this position. The kite
will now make a full loop. The lines are now
twisted, but no worries! Do not swap your han-
dles around, left is still left, right is still right!
Loop the kite in the other direction to undo the
twist.
Faster steering
To make your steering even more responsive,
twist your handle so you pull more on the rear
line. Just pull the back of the handle in about
10 cm.
Steering your kite
Once the kite is airborne, flying it is pretty easy:
almost like riding a bike. Pull on the left handle
and the kite will turn left, pull the right handle
and the kite will turn right.
Improving your kite flying skills
Frequent practice will help you improve your flying skills quickly. Start in medium winds. You
probably will find steering in very light winds the most difficult and in very strong winds the most
nervous. After starting with simple figure eight patterns, you can continue doing more
aggressive turns and looping the kite.
Tuning your kite (top/rear lines)
As with other forms of four line kites, the main tuning is by adjusting the relative rear line lengths
to suit the wind and your flying style.
First, make sure the top and rear lines are of equal length. Launch the Pepper.
• If the Pepper flies too far overhead the rear lines require shortening.
• If the Pepper doesn’t launch, the top lines require shortening.
Adjusting the top/rear lines can easily be done by adding extra knots in the leader lines on the
handles, and placing the larkshead knot of the flying line behind these knots.

Landing
To land your kite:
1. First check if the area is clear of people.
2. Fly the kite to the edge of the wind window, either to the left or the right, and steer it down
to the ground. Pull on the rear lines so the kite will gradually land trailing edge down. Secure
the handles on a groundstake if possible, making sure there is always more tension on the
rear lines. Secure the kite with some sand or other suitable weight.
Sometimes it may prove to be difficult to land foils, particularly in stronger winds, as the kite
may launch again. Therefore make sure that when the kite is on the ground there is no air inside
it and the kite is secured properly.
Packing up
1. You can leave the lines on the kite, or loosen the larkshead knots attaching the flying lines
to the bridle. Secure the bridle loops with the Velcro tag in the centre of the leading edge.
This will prevent the lines from getting tangled when unpacking the kite next time.
2. Wind the flying lines in figure-eights on to the winder or handles, to prevent tangles or twists.
3. Then make sure you remove all the sand and dirt from the kite and fold the kite from tips to
centre, then from trailing edge to leading edge until it is small enough to fit in the bag.
4. Place your kite with handles and lines in the Pepper bag to prevent the kite from getting
damaged or parts from getting lost when the kite is not in use.
Troubleshooting
In case the kite does not launch or fly the way it should, please check the following:
• Is there sufficient wind? Your Pepper needs a bit of wind to get going. Winds that are too
light make it very difficult to fly your kite properly.
• Are there any obstacles disturbing the wind? Large obstacles like buildings, trees, hills or
dunes can easily disturb winds.
• Are you holding your handles the right way around? Always make sure when grabbing your
handles, each handle is in the correct hand, and the right way up.
• Is the kite clear of sand and water? Wet kites, or kites with a lot of sand in them are hard to
fly. Hold the kite upside down by its trailing edge and shake the sand out.
• Are your bridles free of tangles? Bridle lines can also easily get caught behind the bridle
loops or parts of the kite. Untangle the bridle by taking off the flying lines, undoing the
tangle and reattaching your flying lines to the bridle loops.
• Are your top and rear lines tuned correctly? When your rear lines are too long, the kite can
overfly or steer slowly. When the rear lines are too short, the kite will not launch. Check the
‘Tuning’ section in this manual.
• Are your flying lines untangled and of the same length? On a very rare occasion Dyneema
lines can stretch unevenly. Adjust the line length by adjusting the sleeves on the flying lines.
It is also possible to move the knots on either the bridle loops or the line attachments on the
handles.
If none of these issues are applicable and the kite still does not fly properly,
please contact your local dealer or email: [email protected].
Landing, Packing up & Troubleshooting
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Care and Maintenance
Peter Lynn kites are designed and built using the best and most reliable materials and proven
construction techniques. Apart from regularly checking the kite and the flying lines for damage and
normal wear and tear, it requires no particular maintenance. To ensure a maximum life span for your
kite, please pay attention to the following:
• Always store your kite dry, to prevent it from getting any mould spots.
• Let your kite dry naturally, do not use devices such as a hair dryer.
• Do not leave your kite unpacked unnecessarily on the flying field. UV radiation will
deteriorate the fabric's colour and strength. It is advisable to minimise sunlight exposure.
• Regularly check the bridle lines for knots or tangles, replace lines that show signs of wear.
• Avoid crashing the kite on its leading edge. A hard crash can damage the profiles or cells of the
kite.
• Avoid cleaning your kite as much as possible. In case you do want to clean it, use a soft cloth
moistened with lukewarm water only. Never use chemical cleaners, they will damage the fabric.
• Never put the kite in a washing machine and never try to iron your kite.
Safety
Kite flying can be dangerous. To ensure maximum safety for you and others, please take note of the
following safety rules:
• Do not fly near power lines, roads, airfields, railways etc.
• Do not fly on crowded beaches and certainly not over bystanders.
• Do not fly during lightning, stormy weather conditions or in offshore winds.
• Kites are not designed as 'flying' devices or for any other type of man-lifting activity.
• Do not use a kite that is too big considering your weight, experience and wind conditions. Ask for
advice from an experienced user when in doubt.
• Never attach yourself permanently to the kite and never jump off high places.
• This kite is a powerful traction kite and therefore not suitable for smaller children.
• If you are new to the sport, start using the kite in light to moderate winds only.
Warranty
This Peter Lynn kite has been designed and built for allround traction kiting purposes. Being made
of first class materials, it has been thoroughly tested and approved by Peter Lynn designers and
testers. The kite is warranted to be free of major defects in materials or workmanship to the original
purchaser for a period of six months. Damage as a result of use in too strong wind, or due to
crashes on land or water is not covered.
Peter Lynn shall not be responsible for any costs, losses, or damages incurred as a result of using
this product.
In case you may find any problems with your new kite, please contact your local dealer.
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