| The Nitro Evo2 likes to be flown as a true four-line kite
and applying brakes supplies a noticeable increase in power.
As speed increases the brakes can be eased off, effectively
‘de-powering’ the kite and reducing sideways pull
on the reach
Less experienced flyers can trim the brakes quite tight so
that a crease can be seen on the undersurface near the trailing
edge. This improves the passive stability, but will reduce
the full power range of the kite and it is best to learn to
fly actively and apply brake only as necessary
In very gusty conditions you can tighten the brakes a little
to improve passive stability, if you tie a second knot a few
centimetres up the brake leaders on the handles you can quickly
adjust the brakes when needed
If one wingtip turns under the bridle it can usually be shaken
out. If it doesn't, then landing the kite,flipping it over
on to the leading edge and gently tugging the brakes will
often work out the tangle. Sometimes even full ‘bow-ties’
can be cleared this way without having to stake out your handles
and walk to the kite
The set-up of a kite is a very much down to personal preference
and you should experiment to find the settings and techniques
that suit you. Please contact us
if you need more help and advice, or have any tips of your
own to share
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