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July 30 2002 by Eric Silva  

Hi all, I'm havign troubles rigging this kite with my control bar (four line)

As it came with minnimal (being generous) instructions, I've been experimenting with different things.

I know that the outside lines on the bar go to the front lines on the kite. Thus the rear (brake lines) on the kite go to the middle of the bar, and hooked into the chicken loop.

When the kite is powered, should there be any slack in the rear lines?

Another problem that I'm having is when I depower the kite it depowers completely and then wants to start death spiraling unless i pull the bar back in and regain control..

I know there is a wealth of knowlege out there, please help me!

(also, if you need to ask a question so I can be more specific please do!)

Please direct all replies to mistajone@aol.com

thanks again all

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August 1 2002 by Kitecrash

>I know that the outside lines on the bar go to the front lines on the kite. Thus the rear (brake lines) on the kite go to the middle of the bar, and hooked into the chicken loop.

I guess that depends on if you are using a 3 or 4 point hook up. I use a 4 point quad control bar and attach the brakelines to the outside tips of the bar and the powerlines about 10-12 inches inward from the tips. I prefer using the brakelines to control the kite.

>When the kite is powered, should there be any slack in the rear lines?

Yes, you should see a slight bending of the brakelines while the kite is in forward flight until the brakelines are put into use.

>when I depower the kite it depowers completely and then wants to start death spiraling

Your brakelines are too tight.

Todd

I too, own an Adjust-A-Quad, the instructions are abysmal for a kite w/out handles or lines or anything. But here is what I've figured out using mine. If you tie both top lines in the center and steer with the brakes, it'll turn in a wingspan, but loses altitude and power. If you tie both brake lines in the center, it takes forever to turn and more slides back in forth than turns. What I found is a happy medium. Put the top lines at the ends of the bar and the brake lines 'bout halfway to the center and adjust to your liking from there. It's a compromise between power and manuverablitity. I don't know if this is the best setup, but it works. And don't forget to tie a saftey line to your belt and both the brakelines, so if you let go of the bar, the kite only pulls like a beast for a few seconds. I fly mine on 50' lines, and have tried 100' also. Longer lines means a bigger powerzone and more power, shorter lines means you can turn quicker. Oh, and if you crash on water, good luck ! :D