Kitesoul Magazine #3 English Edition

RACEAspect ratio 5.0 /6.0Shape: long and narrowstabilitywaterstartupwindties, hang time etc.WINDRANGEThe low and top windrange sustained by yourkite. For example, a 9mtkite can have a windrange of 15 to 25 knots,whilst another modelcould have a lower rangeof 18 to 23 knots...DEPOWERThe ability to reduce yourkite’s power. It is measuredin percentages. Akite with 100% depowerwill fall off the sky, 90%depower means the kitehas no traction etc. A kitewith a lot of depower isuseful for better managingthe gusts and surfwaves but it is not idealfor riders who do notwant to lose too muchpower when jumping(greater hang-time is neededin this case).SHEETING (IN & OUT)Changing the angle ofthe kiteboarding kite relativeto the wind. Thisis done by pulling thebar towards you to gainpower (sheeting in) orpushing it out (sheetingout) to lose power andstop.RELAUNCHThe shape of the wingdetermines how easilywe can get the kite backinto the air from the water.Remember that 5thline kites are in a leagueof their own.DRIVEHow precisely anddirectly the kite respondsto your commands.LOOP ABILITYThe propensity and facilityof performing akite loop, delivering asmoother and constantpower through the turns,