Safety

• Notice: on Peter Lynn Zero7 Bar (2006.Nov.06)
• Notice: on Peter Lynn Zero4 Bar (2005.Nov.23)
• Standard Safety Guidelines for Kite Sailing (2005.Oct.25)
• Zero Bar setup (2005.Apr.06)
• Twin Skin Spars sets/handling (2005.Jul.24)
• Twin Skin Pigtails (2005.Mar.08)
• Line sets (2005.Mar.08)
• Riding on Frozen Lakes (2005.Mar.07)
• Peter Lynn Spinning Swivel Spreader (2005.Feb.24)
• Peter Lynn Chicken Loop releasing under tension (2005.Feb.22)
• Power/Depower strap on a Peter Lynn Zero4 bar (2005.Feb.21)
• Notice: on Peter Lynn Zero4 bar (2004.Nov.22)

Test both safety systems with the power/depower strap pulled in before riding to ensure that you have the safety set up properly; first the main power loop safety then the leash safety. Get familiar with the positions of these so you can find them easily. Test the releases with the power/depower strap all the way out so that the maximum tension is on the kite. Do this in a stationary position before riding.

Depending on what model you have, please also check the Safety notice on the Peter Lynn Zero4 bar.

It's possible over time that the metal sleeve on a carbon spar will come unglued.  Use Loctite 401 to glue it back. Please check your spar set regularly or purchase 1 piece spar sets. The cost is approximately half for a 1 piece versus a compact.

When handling the Twin skins under wind conditions some care needs to be exercised when holding on to the spars. A Twin Skin under pressure (pressure by the force of wind acting upon it) can generate a lot of force. Resisting the force by holding on the middle of the spars can exceed the breaking strength of the spar and cause it to break. This is not a fault of the spar as the spar's purpose is to provide structure to the edges of the Twin Skin while in flight. The spars are of the correct strength (Excel Strong 9 to be exact) to perform as required. The best position to restrain the kite if required is to hold on to the pigtails near where they attach the kite.

When setting up your lines, please check that they are all equal length before attaching to your kite. It's best to with equal lines and make the final adjustments on your leader line or pigtails. Also check your new lines for stretch on the top/power lines. Some of the Dyneema lines can stretch/shrink initially; stretch under power or shrink because of wetness. ... more

Consider wearing a knapsack (filled with padding or evening just another kite) as a back protector to prevent your head from hitting the ice and falling back during jumps.

Under tension, in a very rare occasion, the nut may slightly undo itself and may eventually fall off. There are two solutions:

1. Use Loctite for threads to keep it on.

2. Put the nut on backwards as it may not be grabbing the bold.

If you find the chicken loop opening up under pressure, it could be that the pin is inserted in the wrong position. The pin needs to feed over the loop not under. If it's under, it will release under pressure.

It is possible when powering and depowering using the strap for it to become wedged in the plastic so that you can't adjust the power. This can happen if you pull and let go allowing for the tension in the kite to whip back the strap. When the strap readjusts itself without you holding it, it can twist and lock in the plastic. Solution: Don't release the strap when adjusting, always keep some amount of tension with your hand and allow the strap to flow smoothly.