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4-Line Tuning Tips for Traction and Power Kites

Brake Lines Too Loose

If the brake lines are too loose for your kite, the following may occur:

- Lack of brake control

- Inability to reverse kite

Brake Lines a Little Loose

If the brake lines are a little loose for your kite, the following may occur:

- Good control

- Kite climbs fast

- Less responsive brake movement

Brake Lines Nearly Tight

If the brake lines for your kite are nearly tight the following may occur:

- Good control

- Kite may hesitate to climb in light winds

- Brakes responsive to small control movement

Brake Lines Too Tight

If the brake lines are too tight the ono the kite the following may occur:

- Kite stalls or lags

- Difficulty in launching

- Difficulty in climbing to top of wind window