{"id":7809,"date":"2026-01-26T12:29:29","date_gmt":"2026-01-26T10:29:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/kitesurf-var.com\/how-to-prepare-your-kite-for-a-boat-launch\/"},"modified":"2026-01-30T11:26:48","modified_gmt":"2026-01-30T09:26:48","slug":"how-to-prepare-your-kite-for-a-boat-launch","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/kitesurf-var.com\/en\/how-to-prepare-your-kite-for-a-boat-launch\/","title":{"rendered":"How to prepare your kite for a boat launch?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to rig your kite for a boat launch?<\/h2>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Tuto#1- Comment gr\u00e9er son kite pour une d\u00e9pose bateau ?\" width=\"1100\" height=\"619\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/VfFWKStDwKs?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n<p>This instructional video will help you prepare your kite for a boat launch so you can fully enjoy your session!<\/p>\n\n<p>1 \u2013 Choose your kite and bar according to the forecast weather<\/p>\n\n<p>The team recommends preparing at least 2 kites of different sizes in case of changing weather.<\/p>\n\n<p>2 \u2013 Unfold your kite in a clear area<\/p>\n\n<p>Lay it out facing you as shown in the image.<\/p>\n\n<p>3 \u2013 Make sure your bridles are untangled and ready for use.<\/p>\n\n<p>4 \u2013 Unroll your lines<\/p>\n\n<p>Starting from the trailing edge of your kite for easier packing.<\/p>\n\n<p>5 \u2013 Place your bar on the ground, following the color code.<\/p>\n\n<p>Ensure you have a functional bar with lines in good condition and an effective release system.<\/p>\n\n<p>6 \u2013 Untangle your lines<\/p>\n\n<p>Make sure to keep the red side on the left. Stay focused and don&#8217;t hesitate to start over if in doubt. On the boat, tangled lines mean a shortened kite session!  <\/p>\n\n<p>7 \u2013 The comb method works quite well!<\/p>\n\n<p>8 \u2013 Position your untangled lines facing the corresponding kite bridle.<\/p>\n\n<p>9 \u2013 Lark&#8217;s head knot<\/p>\n\n<p>Be careful to place the lark&#8217;s head knot against the stopper and tighten it at the end.<\/p>\n\n<p>10 \u2013 Connect each line to its corresponding bridle in order.<\/p>\n\n<p>11 \u2013 Fold the left wingtip over the right wingtip.<\/p>\n\n<p>12 \u2013 Keep your lines on the trailing edge side.<\/p>\n\n<p>13 \u2013 Gather all your lines towards the two wingtips of your kite.<\/p>\n\n<p>Make sure to keep the bridle inside the kite, only letting your connections protrude.<\/p>\n\n<p>14 \u2013 Go back to your bar to roll up the lines.<\/p>\n\n<p>15 \u2013 Ensure the depower line doesn&#8217;t hang loose and your chicken loop is tucked against the bar.<\/p>\n\n<p>16 \u2013 Once the bar is rolled, place it on top of your wingtip.<\/p>\n\n<p>17 \u2013 You can then roll your kite around your bar.<\/p>\n\n<p>18 \u2013 Roll it all the way so the kite looks like this.<\/p>\n\n<p>19 \u2013 Fold it in half or in thirds.<\/p>\n\n<p>20 \u2013 Great job, everyone! You&#8217;re ready to head out on the water!<\/p>\n\n<p>\u201cDo it well,\u201d as Adri told us.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>How to rig your kite for a boat launch? 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