Lines
Before you start, make sure that you have chosen a suitable location and that it is not too windy. You will be surprised how many beginners set up in conditions that are not appropriate. On days when they thought it was reasonably windy, many have been pulled into the air or worse. Your kite is very powerful even in light winds. Don't let this be you.
New kites have not been pre-flown to check that everything is set up correctly. Therefore this is your first task. You need to check that your kite is tuned. Check that the flying lines are of equal length.
The two power lines should be the same and the two brake lines should be the same. Do not be too concerned at this stage if the brake lines and power lines are not the same length, on the majority of kites they will not be. The power lines tend to be heavier and thicker than the brake lines. Some line sets will be colour coded. It is important that you know which are which.
To check the line lengths, securely stake out one end of both power lines and walk downwind, away from the stake while holding the other two ends. Hopefully when taught, both lines are the same length. If not, you will need to adjust them until they are. Do not cut them at this stage, just move the looped knot and the sleving of the longer one until they both match. Then repeat this with the brake lines. Remember, do not cut anything until you are sure that you have matched the lines correctly. When you are sure, you can remove the excess, however it's a good idea to leave 2 - 3cm of excess.
If not already done, you need to attach your lines to the kite. Attaching lines for the first time can be confusing. Separate all four lines and lay them on the ground in a downwind direction from where you are currently standing. Downwind is the direction in which the wind is blowing. Turn so the wind is blowing directly onto your back and walk forwards until the lines are out. Take a single power line and a single brake line to the right hand side and the other power line and brake line to the left hand side of where you are standing.
Now walk back upwind because we need to attach the handles to the other end of the lines. As you walk back try and separate the lines as to match the way you laid them out with a power and brake line together, one on the right and one on the left. Make sure there are no tangles.
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