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Originally posted by asmdsr
I use a different technique for my RRD Hyper Type.
For launch:
1. Place kite face-down, in normal parked position
2. Arrange lines out across the wind but make sure that they clear the back edge of the kite
3. Pick up bar and hook in
4. Step back and put tension on the lines. The kite will roll onto its side and launch.
For landing:
1. Depower and fly kite to the ground at the edge of the window, like in the video.
2. Let go of the bar.
3. Grab the front line and reel it in until you get to the fork.
4. Grab the 'upper' front line (the kite is on its side) and give it a sharp tug. The kite will collapse face down onto the ground in the normal parked position.
Both techniques work very well however the landing one is a bit scary because you are putting your hands in the lines. These kites seem to be fairly docile under front line tension but I don't know all the facts so can't say how safe this really is. Also I don't know if other bow/hybrid/sle kites will behave the same.
I found that this technique works better with full bow designs.
- one where you depower the kite fully and let go of the bar, walking towards the kite while holding on to the lines.
For Hybrid SLEs, I find that some of they still have a bit of pull after you depower them fully. So using sandbags or some weight would be essential..
