FLYSURFER PEAK5 User manual

USER

MANUAL

PEAK

ENGLISH

PEAK User Manual ENGLISH #01 / 12-2021

Änderungen vorbehalten / data subject to change

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CONTENT

01 Release of Liability.................................................................................................................................. 4

02 Safety Notes............................................................................................................................................. 5

02.01 Do not ﬂy with kites........................................................................................................................................................5

03 Overview of the Kite ................................................................................................................................ 6

04 Handling ................................................................................................................................................... 8

04.01 Setting Up a Single-Skin Kite .......................................................................................................................................8

04.02 Sorting the bridle............................................................................................................................................................9

04.03 Securing a Single-Skin Kite ..........................................................................................................................................9

05 Launching................................................................................................................................................10

05.01 Self launching at the edge of the wind window......................................................................................................10

05.02 Edge of the wind window with an assistant.............................................................................................................10

05.03 Powerzone......................................................................................................................................................................11

06 Relaunch .................................................................................................................................................12

06.01 Reverse Launch.............................................................................................................................................................12

06.02 One Line Relaunch........................................................................................................................................................12

07 Landing....................................................................................................................................................13

07.01 Landing with an assistant...........................................................................................................................................13

07.02 Landing without an assistant at the side of the wind window.............................................................................13

07.03 Self-landing using the B-Safe System .....................................................................................................................14

08 Safety Systems .......................................................................................................................................14

08.01 Frontline Safety (FLS)..................................................................................................................................................14

08.02 B-Safe System (5th line).............................................................................................................................................14

08.03 Reactivating the kite....................................................................................................................................................15

09 Emergencies............................................................................................................................................15

10 Packing Up ..............................................................................................................................................16

11 Kite Care..................................................................................................................................................17

12 Assembly of the B-Safe System ............................................................................................................17

12.01 Conversion of the CONNECT Control Bar from 4 lines Frontline Safety to 5 lines B-Safe System...............17

12.02 Instalment of the B-Safe Top Lines ..........................................................................................................................18

13 Maintenance............................................................................................................................................19

13.01 Replacing the Sparepart Lines and Pulleys.............................................................................................................19

13.02 Little Connection Lines................................................................................................................................................20

13.03 Repairing the Cloth.......................................................................................................................................................20

14 Trimming ................................................................................................................................................ 20

14.01 Mixer................................................................................................................................................................................20

14.02 Camber Trim System....................................................................................................................................................20

14.03 Optimum trim of the ﬂying lines................................................................................................................................21

15 Repair & Spare Parts............................................................................................................................. 21

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RELEASE OF LIABILITY

01 RELEASE OF LIABILITY

Release of liability, claim wavier, assumption of risk

By assembling and/or using this FLYSURFER product, you agree that you have read and understood the entire FLYSURFER product

manual, including all instructions and warnings contained in that user manual, prior to using the FLYSURFER product in any way. You

additionally agree that you will ensure any additional or subsequent user of your FLYSURFER product will read and understand the

entire FLYSURFER product user manual, including all instructions and warnings contained in that user manual, prior to allowing that

person to use your FLYSURFER product.

Assumption of Risk

FLYSURFER product and any of its components involve certain risks, dangers, and hazards that can result in serious personal injury

and death to both the user and to non-user third parties. In using this FLYSURFER product, you freely agree to assume and accept any

and all known and unknown risks of injury and you and third parties while using this equipment. The risks inherent in this sport can

be greatly reduced by abiding by the warning guidelines listed in this user manual and by using common sense.

Claim Wavier

Release and waiver of claims in consideration of the sale of the FLYSURFER product to you, you hereby agree to the fullest extent

permitted by law, as follows:

To waive any and all claims, that you have or may in the future have against Skywalk GmbH & Co. KG and all related parties resulting

from use of the FLYSURFER Product and any of its components. To release Skywalk GmbH & Co. KG and all related parties from any

and all liability for any loss, damage, injury or expense that you or any users of your FLYSURFER product may suer, or that your next

of kin may suer, as a result of the use of the FLYSURFER product, due to any cause whatsoever, including negligence or breach of

contract on the part of Skywalk GmbH & Co. KG and all related parties in the design or manufacture of the FLYSURFER product and

any of its components. In the event of your death or incapacity, all provisions contained herein shall be eective and binding upon

your heirs, next of kin, executors, administrators, assigns, and representatives. Skywalk GmbH & Co. KG-related parties have not

made and expressly deny any oral or written representations other than what is set forth herein and the FLYSURFER User‘s Manual.

If you have any questions (repair, replacement parts installation, tuning, etc.) the dealers you trust get faster help and correspon-

dingly cheaper support (e.g. by saving shipping costs).

You can ﬁnd all dealers in your area via our partner map:

https://ﬂysurfer.com/fs-partner/

If you need further help, you can reach us at headquarters by phone or email.

E-Mail: support@ﬂysurfer.com

Phone: +49 (0) 8641 6948 0

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SAFETY NOTES

02 SAFETY NOTES

Read the entire online user manual thouroughly before using the product, and strictly conﬁrm to the procedures noted. The

following safety guidelines are only guidelines and do not claim to cover every instance.

01. Kitesurﬁng is a potentially dangerous sport, that holds risks for the athlete or the people surrounding them. Incorrect use

of this product may result in serious injury or even death for the user or third parties. Every user should be qualiﬁed by a

FLYSURFER kiteschool or a FLYSURFER dealer.

02. The user carries the sole responsibility for themselves and third parties when using this product. The user must check their

equipment for wear, especially wearing parts, before each kite session. Do a test activation of your quick release before every

launch. This will ensure the system is working and reinforces the release instinct of the kiter.

03. The product may only be used with original spare parts, and may not be modiﬁed.

04. This product has been designed for riders weighing 40-120kg. We cannot guarantee the proper functioning of the product outside

of this weight range.

05. Never kite in unsuitable conditions such as storm fronts, lightning, or oshore winds. Check the weather and wind conditions

carefully and choose the according kite size.

06. Check out the kiting spot beforehand. Make sure you are aware of any risks and dangers such as obstacles, shallows, currents

and bans. Also be aware if a rescue craft can get to you in case of an emergency. It is always best to ask people (locals) who

know the area well.

07. Keep a safety margin of at least two line-lengths downwind of you, and never kite near people or obstacles. Kiting near powerlines,

roads, airports, clis, etc. is extremely dangerous.

08. Make sure that someone is looking out for you and that help is there if you need it. Never go out alone. Never kite further away

from shore than you can swim back.

09. The incorrect usage of lines creates a high risk of injury for yourself as well as others. Body parts that get caught in the lines of

the kite may suer from severe injury or burns.

10. Only use bars with a safety system that you can open in emergency situations. Use a quick-release kite leash so that you can

disconnect your body from the product in case of an unforeseeable emergency.

02.01 Do not ﬂy with kites

A kite is not designed, tested or licensed as an aircraft or ﬂying device. The use of a kite as a ﬂying device is illegal and not covered

by insurance. Flying with this product can lead to death!

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OVERVIEW OF THE KITE

03 OVERVIEW OF THE KITE

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OVERVIEW OF THE KITE

TX-Light Single Skin Concept

The single skin concept has high buoyancy proﬁles and a very

ecient depower. Reducing its weight to a minimum brings

advantages in terms of stability, drift and light wind handling.

Single skins allow the use of our B-Safe system and absorb

hard impacts. The excellent longevity of these kites is not only

due to the concept but by their material. High ageing and tear

resistance, three ripstop threads and enormous rigidity at only

33g / m² make the TX-Light the perfect fabric. The leading edge

consists of 44g / m² DLX+ cloth, protects against abrasion and

sharp-edged objects. Every material optimizes a speciﬁc area of

the kite. We use UV-resistant surfaces and air-tight coatings to

absorbent properties to improve airﬂow when wet.

Hybrid Wingtip Technology

The Hybrid Wingtip Technology consists of two self-inﬂating

cells on each side of the kite. The openings are protected with

mesh material to prevent the entry of snow or dirt. Both wing-

tips have our proven drainage system. The more ecient aero-

dynamics allow for tighter turning with constant pull, as well

as increased backstall resistance. Through that, the wingtip is

only ﬂapping when you depower the kite. The bar feedback is

considerably improved. The kite feels sporty and gives you a

conﬁdence-inspiring feeling.

B-Safe System

The B-Safe System is a (extra optional Y-) line conﬁguration

that slides along the B-level through eyelets. After activating

the quick release, the bar moves 4 m up on the 5th line. The

kite is reefed horizontally in the middle and reduces the wing

span to a minimum. The kite comes down gently and ﬂags out.

After reactivating the quick release system, you can launch the

kite through the power zone. The B-Safe System is ideal for self-

landing or for taking breaks.

Camber Trim System

Bridle levels of the kite are controlled by the mixer, a pulley sys-

tem which modulates the angle of attack and the proﬁle camber.

The mixer features the two-ring camber trim system. Moving the

rings changes the relationship between the B or C level relative

to the A level. The proﬁle of the foil kite can be trimmed to be

either ﬂat or curved.

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HANDLING

04 HANDLING

A kite needs to be secured properly even if

the wind is light. A runaway kite can be a

serious danger to people or animals down-

wind. To ensure a long lifespan of your kite,

we recommend that you do not leave the kite

ﬂapping in the wind and sun for long periods.

04.01 Setting Up a Single-Skin Kite

Lay the kite out on a surface free of hard or sharp objects.

Unroll your kite upside down into the wind and secure it with

something that has no sharp edges and is heavy enough to hold

down the kite for the given wind.

Place the bar far enough away from all bridle lines on the

trailing edge side of the kite. Make sure that the bar cannot fall

or be pulled into the bridles.

Check your bridle for tangles. Make sure that none of the

lines are caught around the back of the kite.

Start at the leading edge holding up the front lines to visu-

ally check the bridle step by step.

When the bridle is sorted out, lay the front lines to the inside

and the steering lines to the outside. If not, follow the tips on the

“Sorting out the bridle“ chapter.

Ensure your ﬂying lines are connected correctly and clear of

any potential hazards. Check for any damage or knots.

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HANDLING

Lightly tension up the bridle again to check it. If necessary,

repeat the last step till the left and right bridles are separated.

Unroll the lines from the bar and check as before.

04.03 Securing a Single-Skin Kite

Fold your kite in the middle and let the tips ﬂow out down-

wind. The bottom sail and the bridle will be facing inwards.

Weigh down the kite in the front third of the top sail. This method

prevents the tips from ﬂapping in the wind. Opening the deﬂate

valve(s) can also help.

Tip:

The kite can also be secured using the same method as

the launch. However, it has been proven that the above method

keeps the kite more still in higher winds.

Make sure that the tips are not ﬂapping too much. This can

lead to the bridle tangling. The tips can be additionally secured

with a bit of sand or other suitable object.

If the lines are still twisted, untwist them by turning the bar.

It may be possible (especially after not being careful when pa-

cking away or setting up the kite) that the bar has to be pushed

through the lines again to untwist.

04.02 Sorting the bridle

Even a badly tangled bridle can be quickly sorted out with the

right technique.

Roll up your lines onto the bar until you get close to the mi-

xer and secure the lines with a half hitch and/or the bungie cord.

If necessary, undo loops, knots, or balls of balls. Most loops

can be loosened by pushing the bar through along the line.

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LAUNCHING

Release the kite from the sand or object securing it with a

step backwards away from the kite and carefully steer it.

Tip:

You can prevent the lines getting caught around the bot-

tom wingtip by folding over the tip once more and securing the

second fold with e.g. sand.

05.02 Edge of the wind window with an assistant

It is important that your assistant is experienced with this tech-

nique and you have explained them how it‘s done.

Position kite and assistant exactly on the edge of the window.

The assistant begins from the center of the kite with the

leading edge (LE) into the wind. As the kite shapes its form, the

assistant slowly works his hands down the leading edge until

the kite is fully opened and lets the kite rise up. The bottom tip

should not be touching the ground anymore.

05 LAUNCHING

Please check not only the wind and weather conditions, but also

all your equipment, especially the safety system before launching.

Do not use any kite outside of its recommended upper wind range.

When launching in strong winds, we recommend that you have an

assistant holding you from the back of your harness. During laun-

ching, always pay attention that your brilde lines do not get caught

on anything or become tangled.

05.01 Self launching at the edge of the wind

window

Lay the kite out 90° to the wind. Fold over the windward

wingtip and secure it near the leading edge.

The kite should be positioned 15-30° downwind of you when

you slowly tension the lines for launch.

Pay attention that the downwind wingtip does not fold over

upwind.

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