FKA Kiteboarding Forums  

Go Back   FKA Kiteboarding Forums > MAIN FORUM > ** KITER BUZZ **
Connect with Facebook

https://www.facebook.com/rick.iossi
Reply
 
Thread Tools Display Modes
  #1  
Old 02-04-2009, 11:06 PM
Merce Merce is offline
Junior Member
 
Join Date: Feb 2009
Posts: 7
Question Yarga Launch Issues

Ok so i got a Best Yarga 17m recently and have had pure frustration with it! I love riding behind it but the problem is once it hits the water....it stays there! I also have a difficult time launching with out someone else holding up. For some reason i just cant get the kite to roll onto its side for a good launch.

I was wondering if maybe adding a 5th line could help me with this. Or if anyone else has had similiar issues or tips.
Reply With Quote
  #2  
Old 02-05-2009, 06:31 AM
ricki's Avatar
ricki ricki is offline
Administrator
Site Admin
 
Join Date: Jul 2004
Location: Florida
Posts: 8,700
Default

You haven't had this problem much previously with other kites, right? If it has been an issue, there are various techniques to get them into position and relaunch. If haven't had this issue with other kites, you should make sure your Yarga isn't supposed to be rigged with a fifth line. I think the 2005 kites were intended to have 5th lines. If you look at the center of the outer surface of the leading edge and you see a short nylon loop with nothing attached to it, it should be rigged with a 5th line.
__________________
FKA, Inc.

transcribed by:
Rick Iossi
Reply With Quote
  #3  
Old 02-05-2009, 11:46 AM
Merce Merce is offline
Junior Member
 
Join Date: Feb 2009
Posts: 7
Default

Yes it does have the loop for the fifth line, but all the kites ive previously flown and used always were 4 and my control bar is 4 lines. I wasnt aware that a fifth line was required for the Yarga.

Since that appears to be the case and im tired of fighting the d**** thing with 4 lines can i just get a simple conversion kit or will i need a whole new bar?
Reply With Quote
  #4  
Old 02-05-2009, 11:47 AM
Merce Merce is offline
Junior Member
 
Join Date: Feb 2009
Posts: 7
Default

and no i havent had the issue with previouse kites....the yarga's leading edge is just so flat it just sticks to the water. about the only time i can get it to relaunch is if i swim/run towrads it as i pull on the back lower lines.
Reply With Quote
  #5  
Old 02-05-2009, 12:31 PM
ricki's Avatar
ricki ricki is offline
Administrator
Site Admin
 
Join Date: Jul 2004
Location: Florida
Posts: 8,700
Default

The 2004 Yargas didn't need a 5th line the 2005's were designed to use one. You have my sympathy, learned that one the hard way myself on the way to Bimini. Anyway, get in touch with Best and they should be able to hook you up with a sleaved 5th line specific for that kite. It should attach to your existing bar. The 17 m, same size I had, is a large kite. The extra support at the leading edge can do a lot of good. Check it out, it should help with this problem.
__________________
FKA, Inc.

transcribed by:
Rick Iossi
Reply With Quote
  #6  
Old 02-07-2009, 01:55 AM
Merce Merce is offline
Junior Member
 
Join Date: Feb 2009
Posts: 7
Default

I actually just pulled up the m0del of my kite online...turns out the kite that i was told was an '05 is actually an '04 (old or not i got to good of a deal on it) therefore im guessin i dont ACTUALLY need the 5th line....

but needed or not i still cant get the damned thing into the air after it hits the water...

anyone else have the same problem with the larger sized yarga's?
Reply With Quote
Reply

Tags
yarga kite help launch

Thread Tools
Display Modes

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off

Forum Jump


All times are GMT -5. The time now is 12:42 AM.


Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.11
Copyright ©2000 - 2024, vBulletin Solutions Inc.

Do not advertise outside of [COM] Forums.
Do not show disrespect for others in your postings.
Users can be denied access to this Site without warning.
FKA, Inc., it’s officers and moderators are not responsible
for the content of the postings and any links or pictures posted.

Report Problems by PM to “administrator” or via email to flkitesurfer@hotmail.com

Copyright FKA, Inc. 2004, All Rights Reserved.