Have used this kite for about two months and the following happen to me several times: When kiting with low wind and changing the direction, the kite moves only only until the trailing edge points to the water. Then the kite stays in this position for about 1 to 2 seconds and then slowly falls in the water. Haven't managed to do anything to avoid this situation so far.
And when this happens in waves like today, it's even more difficult to relaunch. The kite has good relaunch capabilities in normal wind (but then this problem never happen). But with light wind, the kite moves to the edge of the window and rest "glued" in the water in the optimal start position.
Had a critical situation today because of that. Have rolled up the bar after the wind dropped even more, managed to swim towards the beach, but then get washed by a 3m powerful wave and can be lucky that I and the kite aren't damaged too bad.
I'm kiting since about 7 years and normally nearly never drop the kite, and this situation never happen to me with my previous kite, a JN Prima Donna 11m which I used for more than 4 years.
Have the following questions:
1. Has anyone else the same experience with this (or another kite), and has a hint or a solution to avoid this situation? Is it a trimming problem?
2. The kite has a "light wind relaunch system" with a fifth yellow line. But have never seen anybody that uses Naish Bolts that have installed this light wind relaunch system. Has anyone good experience with that?
Thank you all in advance for any advice!
Franz