Flexifoil launching (solo)

• Subject: Flexifoil launching (solo)
• From: mikeq@freddy.cna.tek.com
• Date: 10 May 93 15:29:12 GMT

Solo Flexi launching is quite easy, even with ultralite spars in high 
winds, even with a short (2 or 3) stack.

First you lay out your lines. Then you grab your handles (I prefer
wrist straps), and your kites. Then you walk up and attach your kites.
Then you start walking backwards. The kites will start skidding away
away from you as the wind tries to launch them. When the combination of your
walking backwards and the skidding kites tensions
the lines, they're off!

Much easier on equipment than jerking them around when they're upside down.

This works only on smooth surfaces like sand or grass.

Mike


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