I'm new to depower kites, my 8m access is my second kite, first being a Rush 350pro. I've had the 8m out for a total of like 10 hours so far.

Two questions:
There is no center line trim adjustments, only the loops on the outside lines. When (or under what conditions) should I be using these outside trim adjustments?

When I move the 8m into the 12 position, not only does the kite go behind my head and stall, it feels like I'm constantly fighting to keep the kite stable in any part of the window... Are there some obvious tips for keeping the kite more stable and predictable in the 12 position?

Thanks!

The back line trimmers are intended primarily for use to adjust the pull on the bar. According to Ozone, there's supposed to be enough depower in the throw of the bar to not need a center depower trimmer.

To help prevent the kite from flying past zenith, trying pulling the bar part way in.

thanks Maven,

I'm not sure I understand what 'adjust the pull on the bar' means. Is it meant to make the bar easier/harder to pull in?

By pulling the bar in more, that keeps more constant tension on the back lines, right? So when the kite is overshooting my head, what I'm most likely doing is keeping the back lines too slack?

Pull on the bar is more or less what it should sound like, how hard the kite pulls the bar toward the kite, thus how much force you need to apply to pull the bar in or cause the kite to turn.

Yes, pulling the bar in changes the angle of the kite and keeps it from flying as close to the edge of the window. Be warned though, that pulling the bar in while the kite is at zenith can also provide lift. It's a fine line.

IMAO, Ozone is right, the Access XT does have enough depower in the throw of the bar. I have been flying mine since early January of this year and love the kite. With this kite, I found that a good rule of thumb to follow is, when the winds are light I usually pull the backline straps all the way in and the kite turns and responds quicker and is less likely to luff since your able to keep it moving in figure eights quicker. When the winds pick up, I leave it in the factory neutral spot(white marks) or let the straps out further to slow the turning speed down and decrease the pull. I hope this helps you.

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Originally posted by powerkiter82 IMAO, Ozone is right

Wasn't claiming Ozone to be right or wrong, just reference where the info came from. I haven't had a chance to fly one yet, though I'd like to have the 6m and the 10m Access XT to go with my Mantas.

Many Thanks for the feedback guys. and Yes PK82, the conditions on when to pull in and let out the back line adjustments helps lots.

Im glad the info about the back line trimmer straps helped you. The Access XT is really a very easy kite to get used to flying. It was my first depower as well and I would recommend it to anyone wanting to get their first depower kite. Just keep flying it as often as you can and it will get easier and easier.