HQ 1970 mm 11685520 Data Sheet

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Turbo Bridle

As with a standard bridle, you can adjust the setting angle of the kite to trim

it to various wind conditions. To do this loosen the knot A on the outer,

uninterrupted bridle line and in light winds slide it towards the nose. (This

makes the setting angle flatter). In strong winds slide it towards the wing tip

(making the setting angle steeper). If the kite "overpowers" in strong wind,

i.e. if it flies with a jerky motion and the wing tips flap, you can reduce the

pressure on the kite by shortening the upper bridle leg again - in other words,

slide the knot A towards the nose. But remember to note the wind range

specified for the kite! Adjusting the connection loops (knot B) mainly changes

the turning behaviour of the kite. If you move them outwards

you achieve larger and slower spins, while

if you move them inwards the spins

become smaller and faster. If your

kite does not stop turning soon

enough, you can counteract

this  by  shifting  the

connection point (knot B)

outwards or by shifting

the knot A towards

the kite nose.

In addition, the connection point of the line can be shifted towards the middle

of the kite rather easily, causing it to lose it's balance, meaning it is more

difficult to hold in a stall or slide. Shifting this loop outward improves the

stall and slide behavior considerably. The kite, however, will make larger circles

and will be somewhat softer overall.

With a little practice you will be able to adjust the bridle as you like it. The

greatest efficiency is achieved by simultaneously adjusting both options

because the bridle leg is also dynamically influenced.

Care and Maintenance

Your HQ kite is very easy to care for and requires no special maintenance

apart from regular checking for damage and wear.

Soiling can be removed with warm water. You can use a gentle soap solution,

but not aggressive cleaning agents. A sponge may help.

Your kite is a high quality product, and repairs are almost always worthwhile.

A broken rod is easy to replace, a hole in the sail can be patched. Your

specialist retailer will be pleased to help.

Never leave your kite packed up for several days if it is damp. The sail will

get unattractive mold spots or become discolored!

You should always wind your line back onto the winder provided. The useful

life of your line is also shortened by UV radiation exposure. Avoid getting

unnecessary dirt on the line by going toward the line when winding it up.

Dirt, knots, twists or contact with other lines or objects can reduce the

breaking load of your line by more than 10%.