Premier Kites Speedfoil RM8 User manual

LANDING:
The correct landing technique is to steer to the edge of the wind window and allow
the kite to sink gently to the ground. Do not dive your SpeedFoil® into the ground.
PERFORMANCE TIPS:
•Kite always flies to one side; Check the flying lines are equal in length.
• Kite “bounces” up and down; There may be sand or water inside the sail.
Land and remove it. Allow the sail to dry if it is very wet.
•Wing tips flap in flight; This is a sign that the sail in not fully inflated. The sail
is most likely over stretched on the spar. Move each attachment loop towards
the middle of the spar by about half an inch to an inch to slacken the sail.
•Kite hesitates at take off; There may not be enough wind or the wind may be
too turbulent to allow the SpeedFoil® to attain its characteristic flight curve.
Slightly sluggish flight may also be due to the kite not being “broken in” in
a fresh breeze to stretch the fabric. Try flying in smoother, stronger wind.
• In “Stacks”, one kite lags back; Adjust the attachment points inwards
on the spar to slacken the sail of the slower kite. Also try swapping the
position of the kite in the stack.
STACKING:
SpeedFoils® can easily be “stacked” for more power or visual impact. With the enclosed pre-tied
stacking lines, you can easily add one or more Speedfoils® to the back of your kite. Carefully
follow the diagrams below for installing the stacking lines making sure both kites are the
correct side up. Stacks are best launched using a helper holding the kite furthest away
from the flyer up into the air.
INSTRUCTIONS FOR YOUR HIGH PERFORMANCE RAM-AIR POWER KITE
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CROSS WIND CROSS WIND
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Be sure to avoid flying near cars, people, power lines, and airports. Stunt kites can move at high
speeds and are capable of inflicting damage on people and property. Both the kite and flying
lines represent potential hazards. The kite and line can hit or cut with high force while moving at
high speeds. Use your stunt kite with extreme care. Flying safely is your sole responsibility.
Think Safety
STACKING LINE
TO FLYING
STRAPS

CORRECT LINES
CROSSED
UPSIDE
DOWN CORRECT
BLOCKING
MESH VENT DO NOT HOLD
TRAILING EDGE
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SAFETY WARNING:
Do not underestimate the power of SpeedFoil® kites. Never fly near power lines,
airports, roads, railroads, in stormy weather, or where a crash could cause
injury. REMEMBER! You are responsible for the safe operation of your kite!
ASSEMBLY:
Push all parts of the Leading Edge Spar firmly together. Slide
the connected Spar into the Spar Sleeve Pocket.
Connect the Flying lines, one to each side of the kite, using
a Larks Head knot (see diagram). It is important that the
sleeved loop at the end of each flying line passes through
the Ring from the front and is then connected to the spar tip
between the end cap and ‘O’ ring. DO NOT ATTACH FLYING
LINE TO RINGS OR TIE THE RINGS TO THE SPAR ENDS.
Make sure the ring tabs are not twisted.
FLIGHT PREPARATION:
Make sure your flying site is large enough to operate your SpeedFoil® safely. Avoid flying near
trees or buildings as these cause turbulence which produces difficult flying conditions.
IMPORTANT FIRST FLIGHT INFORMATION:
Just like any other High Performance machine, your new SpeedFoil® RM has a short “break-in” period. 10 to 20 minutes of
Moderate to Fresh wind flight allows the fabric to stretch and assume the best shape for optimum performance.
FLYING:
SpeedFoils® have a Top and Bottom surface so they will only fly the right way up. Make sure the kite is right side up with the mesh
vent above the Spar Sleeve Pocket. Because this type of kite is an aerofoil, it is very important that it is fully inflated by the wind
before launching. Unwind ALL of your flying line and with you back to the wind launch your SpeedFoil® with either a helper or solo.
A helper holds the kite up facing into the wind and allows it to fill with air. With
flying lines tight, the pilot can launch the SpeedFoil® as soon as the helper lets
go. The helper should not throw the kite into the air and the pilot
should use a smooth motion to launch it.
You can launch your SpeedFoil® “solo” with practice. With the kite on its back on the
ground, pull sharply on the upper line. This will make the kite flip over, right side up, fill with air and be ready to launch.
IF take off is not achieved almost at once DO NOT DRAG YOUR KITE ACROSS THE GROUND.
LARK'S HEAD KNOT