Packing away (Traction Kites)
The following instructions are for guidance only. There are many methods which can be used. Flexifoil recommend that you leave your lines (and handles) attached to your kite.
Guidelines
Step 1
Land your kite with the handles in the brake position. Making sure there are no twists in the lines.
Step 2
Secure the handles by putting the loops on a stake. Secure the kite, by putting something on it (i.e. land board, sand or a willing friend!).
Step 3
Attach your kite killers to the loops at the bottom of the handle.
Step 4
Place handles together (holding them in the brake position), holding the bottom of the handles with one hand, and all four lines in your other hand.
Step 5
Carefully, start to wrap lines around the top of the handles, slowly walking towards your kite.
Step 6
When you're about half a metre from your kite, pull the lines through top of handles, to secure them. Lay your handles on the floor.
Step 7
Gathering all your bridle lines inside the kite, use the 'croc' grips (in the centre of the trailing edge) to secure the right and left coloured line loops. (You may wish to turn one wing-tip to face the wind - to help stop the kite from moving around).
Step 8
Fold both wing tips towards the centre, then repeat folding inwards until you have one neat strip (approximately 40cm / 1.5ft wide).
Step 9
Roll your kite from the trailing edge, to the leading edge (you may wish to put your handles in with the kite as you roll, but ensure that the handles are clear of the bridle lines.
Step 10
When you next fly your kite, ensure you unwind your lines in the same way as you wound them up. For example, the unwinding process should be the exact reverse of the winding process.