Peter Lynn ARC 630 User manual

Congratulations on purchasing a Peter Lynn Arc, the new form of traction kite
technology for kitesurfing and kitesailing, but also very useful for buggying and
other power kiting activities.
Their basic form is a twin skin, self inflating parafoil style kite without bridles, the
flying lines being attached directly and only to the wing tips.

THIS NEW TWIN SKIN TRACTION KITE FROM PETER LYNN IS RADICALLY DIFFERENT FROM ANY PREVIOUS KITE
DESIGN. IT IS IMPORTANT THAT YOU GO THROUGH THIS WHOLE MANUAL CAREFULLY IN ORDER TO UNDER-
STAND AND APPRECIATE THE KITE’S DESIGN, PRE-FLIGHT SET-UP, TECHNIQUE OF FLYING, AND ITS POTEN-
TIALLY DANGEROUS AMOUNT OF SPEED AND POWER. WE ALSO ADVICE YOU TO WATCH THE ARC INSTRUC-
TIONAL VIDEO TO GIVE A CLEARER UNDERSTANDING OF SOME OF THE ISSUES MENTIONED IN THIS MANUAL.
[1] Peter Lynn (F-) Arc
[2] Arc bag
[3] Arc wingtip spars
[4] Arc Intructional video
[5] Peter Lynn control bar*
[6] Peter Lynn Depower set*
[7] C-Line Flying Line set 220kg, 2 x 30m*
[8] C-Line Flying Line set 330kg, 2 x 30m*
[9] Peter Lynn Harness Line*
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[2] [4]
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[7]
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[3] [6]
[5]
CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION
* Only with an Arc R2F (ready-to-fly)

WINGTIP SPARS
Your Arc is supplied with two carbon spars that need to be inserted into the black webbing sleeves
that are located at each wingtip. You will find the opening underneath the white Velcro 'flap'. The
spar fit is fairly 'tight' you might need a small spoonlike instrument to squeeze the end in. The Velcro
flap can then be folded in as well for extra security against spontaneous popping out of the spar.
PETER LYNN DEPOWER SET
When using the Peter Lynn depower set, stick the extra piece of
velcro supplied with the depower set on the bar exactly in the cen-
tre. This piece of velcro makes sure that your depower set does not
slide from side to side over your controlbar.
LINE ATTACHMENTS
(standard arc only)
The little loops on the tips of your
Arc need to make overhand
knots. On these loops you will be
connecting your steering lines.
SETUP
Top Lines
Rear lines
Line length
Powerkiting
220 kg
170 kg
Buggying
220 kg
170 kg
20 - 40 meters
Kitesurfing
330 kg
220/330 kg
When using the lines for the first time, always check if they are equal and adjust if needed. The top
lines should usually be around 20 centimeters shorter than the brake lines. Since the depower set is
20 centimeters shorter than the leader lines on the outer ends of your bar, your lines should be
around equal length.
FLYING LINES

This is a setup for beginners or other people
who do not want to use a depower system. By
adding an adjuster to the line in the center of the
bar, you can set your kite exactly as you like it.
top top
brake brake
CONTROL BAR
FLYING LINE SET UP
Arcs are flown best with a controlbar, it gives the rider the possibility to easily control the kite.
These are some setups which can be used:
This setup is the most common. It gives you the
possibility to easilly control the power and speed
of your kite.
When the depower loop is hooked into the har-
ness, pushing the bar away will speed up the kite
and reduce power, pulling the bar towards the
body will increase power and slow the kite down.
The brake lines are connected to the kite as
usual but the top lines cross to the opposite
side. So the top line connected to the left side of
the bar is connected to the right side of the kite
and vice versa.
The kite now turns faster but steering is a bit
heavier.
brake brake brake brake
top top
top top

BEFORE LAUNCH
VELCRO SEAL/FLAP / ZIPPER
Velcro seal/flap: To prevent air leakage during flight the flap located in the middle of the trailing edge needs
to be tightly folded and closed with the Velcro seal as shown in the pictures
Zipper: Close the zipper all the way up to the end so no air can escape.
PRE-INFLATION
Before launching your Arc, you need to fill the kite with air. Pre-inflate
as much as possible, for an easier and safer launch.
Arc with Velcro seal/flap
Method 1: Place small heaps of sand on the trailing edge and lie your
kite down with its trailing edge towards the wind. Let the air flow in
through the flap in the center of the trailing edge (as shown on the
right). Make sure the sand does not lie on the profiles, this will stop the
air from flowing to the tips.
Method 2: Stand on one wingtip and hold the other above your head
(be carefull not to stand on the stick). Let the air flow in through the
valves along the leading edge. (as shown on the right)
Method 3: Hold one tip and let a helper grab the other tip. Hold the
kite in the wind so the air can flow in through the valves along the lead-
ing edge.
Arc with Zipper
Method 1: Place some sand on one tip and let the other tip flap in the wind. Open the zipper located in
the center of the lower skin and let the air flow in.
Method 2: Same as mentioned above, hold one tip and let a helper grab the other tip. Hold the kite in the
wind so the air can flow in through the valves along the leading edge.
In very light winds an electric blower can speed up the process. (available at your Peter Lynn dealer)
LINE ATTACHEMENTS
Before connecting your lines to the kite, you have to make sure your lines are free of tangles and knots.
Attach each of the four flying lines with a 'Larkshead' knot (as shown) on the loops with the overhand knots
at the wingtips.
The thicker lines are the top lines (330 kg) and the thinner lines are the brake lines (220 kg).
Method 1
Method 2

LAUNCHING
LAUNCHING
To launch your Arc lay it down with some sand on one tip. The area should be clear of other people,
powerlines, airports, roads and railroads. Also check that there aren’t any sharp objects near the
kite, as it may slide a little bit over the sand during launch.
Make sure there is enough pre-inflation inside the kite. Failure to do so will result in the kite to col-
lapse during take off. Make sure you stand at the correct position so your lines are at a 45 degree
angle to the wind direction. (as shown below)

LAUNCHING
LANDING
To land your Arc:
Fly your kite all the way to the edge of the wind window, and slowly steer it down to the ground. An
assistant can then grab the spar closest to the ground and after releasing the tension on your lines
the Arc flaps in the wind. If you do not have an assistant, activate your safety system when your kite
is close to the ground. More about safety systems later on in this booklet.
1. Make sure the kite is
ready for take-off: lines
free of tangles, area
clear of people. Fold the
tip over and place some
sand on top as shown.
2. Make sure the far top
line lies over the kite and
slowly pull the tip up.
3. Slowly let the tip
come up further. Do not
run back, slowly let it
come up, and keep your
rear lines tensioned to
avoid collapsing.
4. Once the kite is off
the ground keep the rear
lines slightly tensioned
until it has filled up with
air. Let the kite slowly fly
up to the zenith.
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!• Make sure the area is free of obstacles like poles or cars, make sure the area is free of
people or other kiteflyers. Do not fly your kite near powerlines, airports, highways, or in
thunderstorms.
• Make sure the ground is free of sharp objects to prevent the fabric from damaging.
•The Arc can collapse during the launch when it is not completely filled up with air.
• Keep the rear lines tensioned until the kite is completely filled up.
• Pre-inflate the kite properly. The more you pre-inflate the easier the launch.
• Do not launch while hooked into a harness.
• When in doubt of the wind strength, try a smaller kite first.
• Check your lines properly, make sure they are free of twists and tangles.

FLYING TECHNIQUES
Start off with the kite straight
above your head. Place your
board on your feet ready to surf
to the left direction.
You should now be pulled out of
the water. Pull the bar slowly
towards the body for more
power. Pull a bit more on the
right side of the bar for a slow
clockwise turn.
Pull the left side of the bar
towards you. For faster steering,
the whole bar can be pulled
towards the body. Let the kite
turn anticlockwise for about 135
degrees.
When the kite gets closer to the
water pull the right side of the
control bar a bit more for a
faster turn.
Now let the kite fly straight. Push
the bar away from the body to
speed up the kite.
When the kite is at the edge of
the window keep the control bar
pulled towards the body for a
constant pull.
SURFING - STARTING OFF
!• Keep the speed in your kite, this is very important when flying Arcs.
• Do not make very tight turns as it will slow down the kite
• When the kite flies straight, push the bar away from the body to speed the kite
up faster.
• To make tighter turns, pull the bar a bit more towards the body when steering.
• Do not jerk the bar towards the body, always pull the bar towards the body smoothly.
• Slowly bring back the kite straight above your head when things get out of hand. We would
not recommend you to steer the kite on the water.
• Do not fly your kite straight through the center of the wind window.
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FLYING TECHNIQUES
TOP-BRAKE LINE ADJUSTMENTS
Adjusting your lines is very important. Some people prefer to fly with loose brake lines, some people pre-
fer to fly their Arc with tighter brake lines. The best method is to fly your Arc and try a few different set-
tings. These are some guidlines that might help:
• If the Arc flies slow and stalls frequently, your brake lines are too tight. Loosen your brake lines.
• If the Arc flies fast and steers very slow, your brake lines are too loose.
When an Arc stalls, reach forward and jerk the top lines until the kite gets moving.
PACKING
When you wish to stop using your kite, roll in the lines on your controlbar. When you are using more
Arcs with this controlbar take the lines off the kite. If you only use the controlbar for this kite, leave the
lines attached to the kite, this prevents line tangles.
Open Velcro seal, at the trailing edge (=at the rear of the kites). Fold the Arc tip to tip and roll up, squeez-
ing the air out and finishing at the centre.
When the kite is still wet after usage, make sure it is dry before storing it. Make sure you store your kite
in the specially designed Arc bag, to make sure the kite is not damaged while not in use.
INVERTING
Very occasionally when an Arc overflies completely and then drifts back it may invert (top becomes bot-
tom AND left becomes right!). The Arc will fly inverted. Land the kite nose down, allow it to roll over and
then you can relaunch the kite.
STABILITY
Arcs are very stable. Luffing is almost impossible. If the Arc collapses, check on two main things:
•Trailing edge flap open: If the Velcro seal of the deflation flap becomes undone, air will leak and the
Arc will collapse easily. It should be very obvious if this happens.
•Damage: If little holes appear in the fabric, air can leak out. Small holes can be repaired with special
tape, larger holes should be repaired properly.

WATER RELAUNCH
1.
3.
1. The kite lands with its lea-
ding edge on the water.
Pull on the brake lines.
Maybe you need to grab the
leader lines and pull on
those so the kite will reverse
off the water.
2. The kite slowly comes off
the water flying backwards.
Let it fly up a bit...
3. ...and suddenly make a
very sharp turn to one side.
(in this steer the kite to the
left)
Keep steering the kite...
4. ...so it comes off the
water.
2.
4.
1.
1. The kite lies on the water tip
on tip.
2.
2. Pull the top line of the tip that
lies on the bottom. The kite will
open up, and now steer the kite
off the water (in this case steer
to the right).
3.
3. The kite will regain its shape
and fly off.
KITE ON ITS LEADING EDGE
TIP ON TIP
After a water relauch fly the kite up the zenith. If water has seeped into the kite, keep the kite above
your head till the water has dribbled out through the small water valves at the tips. Then continue sur-
fing.

IMPORTANT INFO
MORE ABOUT PETER LYNN PRODUCTS
There is a whole range of products available from Peter Lynn. Kitesurfing kites
and accessories, buggies and buggy accessoires, kites for buggying and other
traction activities, and a whole range of accessories for power kiting.
For more info on these products or any other questions, please visit:
http://www.peterlynnkiteboarding.com/
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
Safe Location:
• stay away from power lines, roads, airfields, railway lines
• never launch your kite on crowded beaches
• do not fly over bystanders
• make sure there is a ‘clear’ downwind area at least three times the distance
of your flying line length
Safe weather conditions:
• never fly kites in thunderstorms, lightning or gusty/stormy winds
• do not go kitesurfing in offshore winds
Safe kitesurfing:
• we strongly recommend the use of helmet and floatation device. also a safety
knife to cut flying lines in case of emergency is recommendable.
• do not kitesurf in spots already in use by swimmers, surfers or windsurfers
• stay safely away from other watercraft and shipping lanes.
• never go further out to sea than you can safely swim back
• always make sure there is a capable person on shore that knows keeping
watch and ready to provide (or call for) help in case of an emergency.
• powerkites are no toy’s, they should not be flown by inexperienced persons and
certainly not by children.
• learn to fly kites with smaller models and start in light winds.
• never use kites for paragliding or parachuting.
• never use the arc or any other type of kite or kite accessory for jumping off
high places or any other manlifting activity