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sad.gif posted on 20-8-2015 at 03:29 PM
Flysurfer Peak2 won't fly - help!


When unpacking my 9m Peak 2, the bridle somehow got tangled. I attempt to untangle it and somehow made it worse. I had to disconnect the right line and then reconnected it again. I think I hooked it up the same way as the left side, but when I took it out to fly it this afternoon, the sides tuck/fold inward constantly. Anybody know how to help?



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[*] posted on 20-8-2015 at 05:31 PM


There is a bridle diagram on the flysurfer website that might help you



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[*] posted on 21-8-2015 at 03:51 AM


Yea, I looked at that. It's just so difficult to tell that everything is correct when there is so much bridle. It looks right, but flies terrible.



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[*] posted on 21-8-2015 at 04:23 AM


I had a bad bridle tangle on my p1 that required detaching the lines. Once lines are unhooked and the tangle sorted there is only one way that everything looks right on mine. In other words, it would almost be impossible to do it wrong without an obvious problem or tangle in bridle. You have probably done this but if not lay kite out and go through everything again. I've had a few occasions where I had to disconnect all 4 lines to sort it out
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[*] posted on 21-8-2015 at 04:28 AM


I check everything by holding the top line bridles up to make sure top and bottom bridles are separated from each other besides where connected at mixer. This is normally where the problem lies. If that looks good than I walk my lines to the kite and attach.

Edit: I have not had to disassemble any part of the mixer or detach any part of the bridle, but I have had to pull the loose ends through an area of the bridle to sort out a tangle if that makes any sense. Hard to explain
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[*] posted on 21-8-2015 at 04:42 AM


I'm not sure if this will help Jagdog, but I once completely screwed up my kite by adding pigtails to the center lines (I don't have a P2 out in front of me now but I think they are labeled FRONT) on the bridles. Comparative lengths of the two line sets on a P2 are critical and small changes can make big differences. Remember that there is a line length adjustment that you can do under the foam tubes up at the bar, moving the outside lines up or down.

One thing not clear from your query is whether this a new kite for you or if it is a kite you already have familiarity with but just tangled up the bridles. If it is a new kite for you, is it NEW or is it used but just new to you? I agree with Sean, as complicated and extensive the bridle system is on P2s they are nonetheless strangely logical when you lay them out on your driveway, living room floor, anywhere where there is zero wind and you can absolutely see everything spread out.

Last thing, and please don't take this the wrong way because I know you are an experienced kiter (far more than me no doubt) have you re-attached the lines correctly? What I'm saying is when you lay out the bridle the pulley system has to be oriented correctly. The way I think about it, the bright green bridle lines that come off the bottom outside corners of kite need to be underneath the rest of the bridle system when you lay it out and they need to go to the outside pulley if that makes sense. Once the kite is up in the air the center grey lines need to be inside and below the outside lines. If they are crossed over (which has happened to me if I luff the kite and it sort of bowties or if it rolls around on the ground) I've launched the kite and seen that the inside and outside lines are now twisted. I then need to land the kite walk out to the kite loosen the larkshead knots of a lineset, slide the larkhead knots off of the little metal washers and reattach after I've untwisted the inside and outside lines.

I hope this was helpful. Good luck!



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[*] posted on 21-8-2015 at 04:55 AM


Dont panic. Sounds like you put the bar through the bridle. Im sure its a very simple fix. There should be no fear or apprehension in regards to disconnecting the lines from your peaks and getting them squared away. They seem complex but really the Peaks are very simple bridle wise.

If you haven't resolved the issue I suggest laying the kite out flat, disconnect the lines from the kite, take the front part of the bridle and make sure they are untwisted and symmetrical. Then do the same with the rear. Keep an eye out for anything that looks like a section of bridle may have been looped through itself. Walk the lines out.

If your lines are all clear, and the bridles are not twisted and everything is symtrical you should be good to go. Reconnect your lines and see how she flies.



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[*] posted on 21-8-2015 at 05:01 AM


Thanks for the tips guys. I'll give it a go and report back.



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